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Plurisy help

Hi all, what an informative site this is and so helpful. Im fairly new copd. Recently had flare up with chest infection. I was admitted to hospital and put on...

Hi all, what an informative site this is and so helpful. Im fairly new copd. Re...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Thank you all

I never expected so many replies. I am so torn. We are raising our 2 special needs grandsons who are toddlers. I am an only child and can't be with mom. As...

I never expected so many replies. I am so torn. We are raising our 2 special nee...

mommat1

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Misdiagnosis?

Hi there, I have been a member of the group for about 18 months,and find it very helpful. I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis in 2007, but don't seem to have...

Hi there, I have been a member of the group for about 18 months,and find it very...

Grasso97

•9 years ago

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update

after 2 years and 2 months when I was told I had 6 months to live its finally caught up with me I have copd & pulmonary fibrosis and have phseudamonus...

after 2 years and 2 months when I was told I had 6 months to live its finally ca...

teaky-19

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Sarcoidosis messed with the wrong woman

After going through weeks of testing,I discovered this week that I am not suitable for a lung transplant. Because I have the sarcoidosis in my liver too,the...

After going through weeks of testing,I discovered this week that I am not suitab...

gothmum

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Sleepless!

I've decided I can't take another night like the last 4 so have taken half a tablet of Lorezapan, I know it is for anxiety but really need sleep. Will finish...

I've decided I can't take another night like the last 4 so have taken half a tab...

Snodgrass

•9 years ago

22 Replies

End of end stage copd and ephezrma

Mom has so many medical problems on top of copd. Was told that they can't change any meds due to side effects. She was told she was in the end of end stage...

Mom has so many medical problems on top of copd. Was told that they can't change...

mommat1

•9 years ago

23 Replies

Soot exposure and chronic bronchitis

I have done something really stupid. I had a fire in my kitchen in October 2014. The damage from the fire itself was not very large, but there was a LOT of...

I have done something really stupid. I had a fire in my kitchen in October 2014....

RCappers

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Stubborn, debilitating cough - have bronchiectasis

I'm a 69-year-old woman, diagnosed with "mild bronchiectasis" about 18 months ago. Three and a half weeks ago, I had my final lung function test, which was...

I'm a 69-year-old woman, diagnosed with "mild bronchiectasis" about 18 months ag...

Rubyron

•9 years ago

37 Replies

Help for people claiming PIP

I received the following from a friend today. "I’ve just come across a really good site for information about disability benefits - for instance they offer a...

I received the following from a friend today. "I’ve just come across a really g...

O2Trees

•9 years ago

32 Replies

Xolair

Hello all I am a severe asthmatic patient who has responded well to xolair. I was on a monthly dosage of 225mg every 4 weeks with IgE of 340. Was on it from...

Hello all I am a severe asthmatic patient who has responded well to xolair. I wa...

CHI_F

•9 years ago

2 Replies

help me choose e cigarette

Hi to all. I was diagnosed with lung cancer last year Trying to stop smoking But could anyone recommend a decent e cigarette.Thanks

Hi to all. I was diagnosed with lung cancer last year Trying to stop smoking But...

tracy633

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Fev1 levels

i have an fev1 level of 47.5% what does this mean

cogsie26

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Doctors On Strike....

This morning online copy of the New York Times brought news that doctors with England's NHS have gone on strike and so I wondered how or if it's affecting...

This morning online copy of the New York Times brought news that doctors with En...

Dmactds

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Vitamin A

Good morning Everyone, Since I started working at BLF in 2009 we have regularly received enquiries about a trial from back in 2006. The trial, as reported in...

Good morning Everyone, Since I started working at BLF in 2009 we have regularly...

Biddy_ALUK

Partner•9 years ago

9 Replies

Swelling face

Hi all I was just wondering if anyone has a problem with their face and neck swelling. I have been on 40 mg of steroids for about 9mths before that 60mg for...

Hi all I was just wondering if anyone has a problem with their face and neck swe...

craftyone

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Barbsm exercise advise

Hi everyone, I recently joined the group and wondered what you all think. As I said I have had emphysema for over 20 years. I have done pulmonary rehab 3...

Hi everyone, I recently joined the group and wondered what you all think. As I ...

barbs47

•9 years ago

10 Replies

salt inhalaters

Hi. I have heard that salt inhalation will help with the effects on bronchiectasis. Do I need a humidifier which u can put salt water in?

Hi. I have heard that salt inhalation will help with the effects on bronchiectas...

falconcottage1

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Quieter concentrator machine

Hi all could someone please tell me what the smaller, quieter concentrator machine is called as I have little or no sleep anyway but when I do manage to nod...

Hi all could someone please tell me what the smaller, quieter concentrator machi...

craftyone

•9 years ago

10 Replies

We could all do with some of these . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAEMINrEaHs

O2Trees

•9 years ago

34 Replies

Influencing the guidelines on your care.

Hi all, I imagine a lot of you have heard of NICE (the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence). If not, they’re the people who give advice and...

Hi all, I imagine a lot of you have heard of NICE (the National Institute of He...

BethanyBateman

•9 years ago

19 Replies

holiday insurance

been trying to get holiday insurance for pre-existing medical conditions no luck with the ones I have contacted to cover angina/copd/high blood pressure can...

been trying to get holiday insurance for pre-existing medical conditions no luck...

frank24

•9 years ago

26 Replies

I think I have changed practices?

Had to get an emergency appointment last night as my AB was going to run out and I was feeling no better. The gout is refusing to go just to keep me off my...

Had to get an emergency appointment last night as my AB was going to run out and...

Offcut

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Thanks Linda and Sue!

I have joined you guys for your help. I have a best friend who has COPD, has just been released from St Marys today. We go out to lunch together and although I...

I have joined you guys for your help. I have a best friend who has COPD, has jus...

Moya-Bean

•9 years ago

33 Replies

Emphysema

In recent weeks my partner has been diagnosed with emphysema and I don't know where to turn, I'm terrified he's going to die. The 'internet' says to his life...

In recent weeks my partner has been diagnosed with emphysema and I don't know wh...

Lovekiss15

•9 years ago

42 Replies

BarbsM

Hi everyone I have just joined and have been very interested in all your posts. I've had COPD for over 20 years and it is now severe. After a very bad chest...

Hi everyone I have just joined and have been very interested in all your posts. ...

barbs47

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Tumeric

Hi all! I posted two weeks ago I think asking about Tumeric, sorry I haven't been back on before today to respond but I will get around to it in the next day -...

Hi all! I posted two weeks ago I think asking about Tumeric, sorry I haven't bee...

Hidden

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Information Royal Brompton

I am due to go in for 3 days of tests in Feb. I have pulmonary fibrosis / sarcoidosis. What sort of tests do you think they will want to do. Do they give you...

I am due to go in for 3 days of tests in Feb. I have pulmonary fibrosis / sarcoi...

sunnyday22

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Copd

I was diagnosed with 3 months ago, although to be honest I've had it for years, I was just told it was asthma, until I moved house and changed doctors. So, the...

I was diagnosed with 3 months ago, although to be honest I've had it for years, ...

Linibobs

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Smoking

I still not had a cig almost 10months now I am feeling some what a little better but still out of breath some times I am walking a little better I still...

I still not had a cig almost 10months now I am feeling some what a little better...

Edtongue1

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2016

Plurisy help

Thank you all

Misdiagnosis?

update

Sarcoidosis messed with the wrong woman

Sleepless!

End of end stage copd and ephezrma

Soot exposure and chronic bronchitis

Stubborn, debilitating cough - have bronchiectasis

Help for people claiming PIP

Xolair

help me choose e cigarette

Fev1 levels

Doctors On Strike....

Vitamin A

Swelling face

Barbsm exercise advise

salt inhalaters

Quieter concentrator machine

We could all do with some of these . . .

Influencing the guidelines on your care.

holiday insurance

I think I have changed practices?

Thanks Linda and Sue!

Emphysema

BarbsM

Tumeric

Information Royal Brompton

Copd

Smoking

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