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Bronchiectasis Psudomonas update

Hi - just thought I would give an update on my lung function and experience from taking nebulized Gentamycin and 3 X week Azithromycin. ECG completed - normal...

Hi - just thought I would give an update on my lung function and experience from...

DunCaan

•9 years ago

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Humidifier

Did you know you can make a humidifier to fight your winter colds with your slow-cooker? Just take your slow cooker into the bedroom, fill it with water and...

Did you know you can make a humidifier to fight your winter colds with your slow...

Toci

•9 years ago

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geoff

hello has anyone had stem cell treatment for emphysema if so did it work and where did you get the treatment thank you geoff

hello has anyone had stem cell treatment for emphysema if so did it work and whe...

Geoff1521

•9 years ago

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Does one day seem the same as the next these cold days

I am finding it hard these cold days if you go out the cold takes your breath away and if you stop in it drives you mad I have had a model of a spitfire to...

I am finding it hard these cold days if you go out the cold takes your breath aw...

Edtongue1

•9 years ago

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wellies

lol is there an easy way of putting wellies on? and then taking them off?

the-db

•9 years ago

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Mister

Ex Navy Stoker, sailed the 7 seas, and been around the World. And loved the Far East so much i went back in 2010 and married a Beautiful Thai girl.

Ex Navy Stoker, sailed the 7 seas, and been around the World. And loved the Far ...

kevenly

•9 years ago

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home oxygen hose tangle

When I was first put on home oxygen three years ago, it was terrible. Everyone kept tripping over it and pulling my ears when they did. I swore I wasn’t...

When I was first put on home oxygen three years ago, it was terrible. Everyone...

rmfields

•9 years ago

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Sjogrens Syndrome.

I have Sjogrens Syndrome. I wonder if one of the reasons I get oral thrush plus black tongue so bad when on all antib's is because of. My mouth literally dries...

I have Sjogrens Syndrome. I wonder if one of the reasons I get oral thrush plus ...

Diana1954

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Iron-hemaglobin

Well yesterday I was at hospital getting my iron hemoglobin top up by drip, never knew I needed 1000mlgrames, back next Monday for 500 mlgrames. Feel good...

Well yesterday I was at hospital getting my iron hemoglobin top up by drip, nev...

1968

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Sue scud

Thanks everyone for your lovely replies it means a lot, I will definitely keep you posted on my progress x

Thanks everyone for your lovely replies it means a lot, I will definitely keep y...

Scud

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Suescud

Hi guys not been on for a while I was diagnosed copd and I am now on oxygen 24/7 but I am still getting out and enjoying life mainly thanks to wonderful...

Hi guys not been on for a while I was diagnosed copd and I am now on oxygen 24/7...

Scud

•9 years ago

19 Replies

animia

I have mild copd for 4 years been animic for 5 years my level was ten in irion count should b 14 wondering would this get me bit breathless when I lift heavy...

I have mild copd for 4 years been animic for 5 years my level was ten in irion c...

guytane

•9 years ago

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EKLIRA GENUAIR (ALACIDINIUM BROMIDE)?

Hi, My COPD nurse has changed me from spiriva to Eklira Genuair. Just wondering if anyone is using this and if it is more effective than spiriva? The nurse...

Hi, My COPD nurse has changed me from spiriva to Eklira Genuair. Just wondering ...

matlewel

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Been ill

I am some what under the weather for the last day or two what with the cold and my knees I have now got a upset stomach can any thing alse go wrong ?? Mind you...

I am some what under the weather for the last day or two what with the cold and ...

Edtongue1

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Slow to Heal

Good morning. It isn't raining. Can anyone tell me why wounds are taking longer to heal - is it my age? - 76 - or is it the medication - Fostair and...

Good morning. It isn't raining. Can anyone tell me why wounds are taking longe...

Hidden

•9 years ago

79 Replies

Air Quality

A subject so important to us. I've just skimmed the new government document covering their plans for NO2 reduction in the UK. It sets target levels to be...

A subject so important to us. I've just skimmed the new government document cove...

micox

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Stem Cell Research

Great news for MS sufferers on the news today - stem cell therapy helping them greatly. Does anyone know if there is any stem cell research being done for...

Great news for MS sufferers on the news today - stem cell therapy helping them g...

Dedalus

•9 years ago

11 Replies

BLF leaflets and booklets.

Hi Our Digital and Marketing Department are trying to find out how our health information gets to the people who need it so that we can make it even more...

Hi Our Digital and Marketing Department are trying to find out how our health i...

MarkPilling

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Spironolactone Warning.

I thought this would be of interest to some of you. Owing to excessive fluid retention I was put on Spironolactone 25mg in September whilst in hospital, it...

I thought this would be of interest to some of you. Owing to excessive fluid ret...

Tatters

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Off to see gp today

Seeing GP today to discuss spirometry results, ongoing back pain (my reason for going in the first place) and to seek an explanation as to why 4 different...

Seeing GP today to discuss spirometry results, ongoing back pain (my reason for ...

Mo13

•9 years ago

6 Replies

confused

I was at Manchester cough clinic this week and it was mentioned that i had NSIP, seems i have had it for sometime. I was told to go home look on the internet...

I was at Manchester cough clinic this week and it was mentioned that i had NSIP,...

liver1959

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Help

Hi everyone Trying to find a parkinson forum on here. Don't see it. Anyone know if there is one? thanks Rubyxx 😊

Hi everyone Trying to find a parkinson forum on here. Don't see it. Anyone know ...

rubyred777

•9 years ago

34 Replies

Seretide Discus and Throat Problems

I'm a asthma patient. I am 34 years old and i was diagnosed like 10 years ago. For all this time i was only using ventolin for the attacks, and no other...

I'm a asthma patient. I am 34 years old and i was diagnosed like 10 years ago. F...

sunburnvisor

•9 years ago

6 Replies

My 70th birthday

Well I made it ,I was doubtful of celebrating this day ,but I have and it was a beautiful day with my family ,a small celebration just how I like it ,with the...

Well I made it ,I was doubtful of celebrating this day ,but I have and it was a ...

Nanny1086

•9 years ago

56 Replies

Massive Pulmonary Embolism Experience

I just wanted to share my experience, connect with others and just to say Hi... I was a fit 46 years of age and on New Years day 2015, I collapsed suffering...

I just wanted to share my experience, connect with others and just to say Hi... ...

jools6822

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Clarithromycin

I have been taking Amoxicillin for years, but it seems not to be so good any more so I have been given clarithromycin instead This seems to aggravate my...

I have been taking Amoxicillin for years, but it seems not to be so good any mor...

Libragirl

•9 years ago

13 Replies

All White In The Night

It snowed during the night - not a lot but enough to give a light blanket. I still get excited at the sight of it and the best thing for me is if you are the...

It snowed during the night - not a lot but enough to give a light blanket. I st...

Hidden

•9 years ago

56 Replies

Help!! Hahaha so funny...

Somehow, probably my lack of efficiency, I seem to have changed nationality from English to Portuguese. Much as I love my friend in Brazil, I love being...

Somehow, probably my lack of efficiency, I seem to have changed nationality from...

Diana1954

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Endobronchial Valve Placement

Hi I recently had the above procedure at King,s Mill Hospital, Mansfield. as part of a study. THIS PROCEDURE HAS IMPROVED MY BREATHING UNBELIEVABLY I am of...

Hi I recently had the above procedure at King,s Mill Hospital, Mansfield. as pa...

Nickequine

•9 years ago

8 Replies

weather

not good for the chest but i was hoping just for a slight covering of snow just for one day ? no such luck get up to rain and damp lol x

not good for the chest but i was hoping just for a slight covering of snow just ...

rusty4ever

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2016

Bronchiectasis Psudomonas update

Humidifier

geoff

Does one day seem the same as the next these cold days

wellies

Mister

home oxygen hose tangle

Sjogrens Syndrome.

Iron-hemaglobin

Sue scud

Suescud

animia

EKLIRA GENUAIR (ALACIDINIUM BROMIDE)?

Been ill

Slow to Heal

Air Quality

Stem Cell Research

BLF leaflets and booklets.

Spironolactone Warning.

Off to see gp today

confused

Help

Seretide Discus and Throat Problems

My 70th birthday

Massive Pulmonary Embolism Experience

Clarithromycin

All White In The Night

Help!! Hahaha so funny...

Endobronchial Valve Placement

weather

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