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My cats

These are my cats . Cooper the big boy got in my daughters Mini Cooper and refused to leave he wasn't chipped and we tried to find his owners with no luck I...

These are my cats . Cooper the big boy got in my daughters Mini Cooper and refus...

Rosabeth

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Magnesium

I heard on the radio that magnesium tablets are good for breathing problems. Has anyone any knowledge of this?

I heard on the radio that magnesium tablets are good for breathing problems. Has...

Libragirl

•8 years ago

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Did The Jobcentre's 'dehumanizing' Space Invaders poster really target disability claimants

Tory minister say's Jobcentre's 'dehumanizing' Space Invaders poster didn't target disability claimants. You decide. What will life be like for claimants...

Tory minister say's Jobcentre's 'dehumanizing' Space Invaders poster didn't targ...

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•8 years ago

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Long waiting times for lung cancer treatment

Hi guys, Being given a cancer diagnosis is always a devastating blow. Hopefully, they'll catch it in time for you to take advantage of different treatment...

Hi guys, Being given a cancer diagnosis is always a devastating blow. Hopefully...

BethanyBateman

•8 years ago

1 Reply

PIP

Hi. I'm on highest rate DLA. Fill forms and returned for PIP. I've got somebody coming to visit me at home for a consultation about my application. I've been...

Hi. I'm on highest rate DLA. Fill forms and returned for PIP. I've got somebody ...

norris3

•8 years ago

18 Replies

statins

was reading in the mail that they have found statins r believed to open up the lungs keeping them clear for people with copd and ashma any one else read this...

was reading in the mail that they have found statins r believed to open up the l...

guytane

•8 years ago

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Good morning 😊

hi everyone hope you are well and have a great day. Anyone celebrating have a good time and lots of fun. Feeling better now,but need to build my strength back...

hi everyone hope you are well and have a great day. Anyone celebrating have a go...

Damon1864

Volunteer•8 years ago

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" Asthma is over diagnosed and trivialised"

This is a headline on the BBC news website today. The article continues by saying ' as a result a child is admitted to hospital every 20 minutes with an asthma...

This is a headline on the BBC news website today. The article continues by sayin...

knitter

•8 years ago

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What is COPD like?

Having COPD is like smothering, drowning and being claustrophobic all at the same time and then, having an anxiety attack!

Having COPD is like smothering, drowning and being claustrophobic all at the sam...

Hidden

•8 years ago

62 Replies

Watch Living Well with COPD Webinar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IlxTUQXOI4 Use the above link to listen to a question and answer Webinar, from February 2016, by the Lung Association in the...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IlxTUQXOI4 Use the above link to listen to a qu...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Feeling Very Worried

Today I've been having minor pains on the left side of my chest underneath my arm directly on my ribs. What can it be and should I be worried??

Today I've been having minor pains on the left side of my chest underneath my ar...

Tjwilson2800

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Poison or the NHS ?

My husband has had life-saving treatment from the NHS - air ambulance, open heart surgery, 2 months in intensive care ... Nearly 3 years on he was doing...

My husband has had life-saving treatment from the NHS - air ambulance, open hear...

pragmatist

•8 years ago

7 Replies

3 weeks smoke free !!

Hi all 😊 yes 3 weeks smoke free ( did it cold turkey) got diagnosed with COPD Last year. Don't miss smoking at all but my breathing is So much worse now I've...

Hi all 😊 yes 3 weeks smoke free ( did it cold turkey) got diagnosed with COPD ...

veganista

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Ct scan

Hi I have had one scan on my lungs, now they want to do one on my thorax and abdomen with contrast can anyone tell me what this is for and has any one had it...

Hi I have had one scan on my lungs, now they want to do one on my thorax and abd...

benidorm1954

•8 years ago

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dandysmum

I have COPD and asthma and seem to be much more tired than usual and when fatigue hits, I just have to go to bed or I will fall asleep where I'm sitting or...

I have COPD and asthma and seem to be much more tired than usual and when fatig...

dandysmum

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Hi everyone

Well feeling so much better now,antibiotics and steroids doing there job,and got rid of the viral infection. My lovely granddaughters Kendra and Stacie helped...

Well feeling so much better now,antibiotics and steroids doing there job,and got...

Damon1864

Volunteer•8 years ago

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Polly's puppies born 12/20/15

These keep me busy but are lots of company.

Bettz

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Elderflower!

My favourite drink of the moment,elderflower cordial with sparkling water.It,s not too sweet and very refreshing.I think most supermarkets have it,give it a...

My favourite drink of the moment,elderflower cordial with sparkling water.It,s n...

FarmerD

•8 years ago

53 Replies

Ever started something and then wished you hadn't

I decided to remove our ingound fibreglass spa/endless swimming pool. As we cannot add pics to a reply I have to use a "New post" To Jenss Martine Mendy and...

I decided to remove our ingound fibreglass spa/endless swimming pool. As we cann...

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•8 years ago

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Pain in ribs & chest

Does anyone else have pains I their chest & ribs, with COPD? My chest always feels like it's being squeezed. I have no energy what so ever. I see a...

Does anyone else have pains I their chest & ribs, with COPD? My chest always fee...

Sandy53

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Hi everyone

Brief introduction, I was on this site few years ago, I have copd diagnosed in 2008, also problems with spine and arthritis. Just joined my 3rd pulmonary...

Brief introduction, I was on this site few years ago, I have copd diagnosed in 2...

Junegirl03

•8 years ago

8 Replies

When the cat thinks it's a dog!

Sadly, the Spaniel is no longer with us following a brain tumour but the other three are just as daft as ever! https://vimeo.com/108647000

Sadly, the Spaniel is no longer with us following a brain tumour but the other t...

y_not

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Doctors

Well at walk in at doc been told there is 4 hour wait how rediculous

Jeanjt

•8 years ago

7 Replies

HYPOXIA

Hi everyone I am on a ventilator called a NIPPY 3+ to expel carbon dioxide . I have used this machine for 14 months and it has been great , no swollen ankles...

Hi everyone I am on a ventilator called a NIPPY 3+ to expel carbon dioxide . I...

barney55

•8 years ago

5 Replies

What works best

I would like to know is a seretide inhaler the same as a symbicort . Is one stronger than the other xx

I would like to know is a seretide inhaler the same as a symbicort . Is one stro...

Hidden

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Feeling Rough

Just phoned doctors as I have tight chest and coughing up lots to be told no appointments till 20th can go and sit at open surgery all afternoon. Would really...

Just phoned doctors as I have tight chest and coughing up lots to be told no app...

Jeanjt

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Elderly, advanced copd and vascular dementia

Hi all. My mum is 77, vascular dementia diagnosed 3 years ( although showing signs 7 years maybe) and also has COPD. When mum has an exacerbation her memory is...

Hi all. My mum is 77, vascular dementia diagnosed 3 years ( although showing sig...

1neverremember

•8 years ago

6 Replies

First post

i have been in and out of hospital this year a grand 5 times. With examination of asthma / infection. It's been a hard road. The emotions you go threw are...

i have been in and out of hospital this year a grand 5 times. With examination ...

Mjteayly

•8 years ago

5 Replies

@azure-sky

This is bear boy.....

Titchy52

•8 years ago

35 Replies

It's good to be alive!

Having been housebound (except hospital appointments and admissions) through infection after infection i went out yesterday! It was only to a coffee morning...

Having been housebound (except hospital appointments and admissions) through inf...

Sheilab123

•8 years ago

44 Replies

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All posts for April 2016

My cats

Magnesium

Did The Jobcentre's 'dehumanizing' Space Invaders poster really target disability claimants

Long waiting times for lung cancer treatment

PIP

statins

Good morning 😊

" Asthma is over diagnosed and trivialised"

What is COPD like?

Watch Living Well with COPD Webinar

Feeling Very Worried

Poison or the NHS ?

3 weeks smoke free !!

Ct scan

dandysmum

Hi everyone

Polly's puppies born 12/20/15

Elderflower!

Ever started something and then wished you hadn't

Pain in ribs & chest

Hi everyone

When the cat thinks it's a dog!

Doctors

HYPOXIA

What works best

Feeling Rough

Elderly, advanced copd and vascular dementia

First post

@azure-sky

It's good to be alive!

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