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Transport

Just got a buggy so hope to get out a bit more. Had it in the flat initially but not much turning space so skirting boards suffering. However I've got a shed...

Just got a buggy so hope to get out a bit more. Had it in the flat initially bu...

M67W77

•8 years ago

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General information on flu vaccines in the UK 2016/17

Well received phone call to go get my flu shot AND am going to get it again. Contains lots of antibiotics and i want my egg lol they say one egg one person one...

Well received phone call to go get my flu shot AND am going to get it again. Con...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Mycobacterium or IMM-101

New drug 'wakes up' immune system to fight one of deadliest cancers. Mycobacterium in its live form creates TB and lots of other nasties BUT scientists backed...

New drug 'wakes up' immune system to fight one of deadliest cancers. Mycobacteri...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Spots on face after tapering off prednisolone steroid tablets

Hi there can anyone help. I take prednisolone red steroid tablets and when ever I come off them my face breaks out with little yellow head spots and boils....

Hi there can anyone help. I take prednisolone red steroid tablets and when ever ...

Joseph260268

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Second Independent Review of PIP

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking feedback on how the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment is working. If you have previously applied...

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking feedback on how the Personal Ind...

Ergendl

•8 years ago

8 Replies

ECigs how bad are they for an emphysema patient?

How bad are e cigs for emphysema patients? I'm trying to get my father to quit smoking and thought that the ecig could be a solution to help quit. Replace the...

How bad are e cigs for emphysema patients? I'm trying to get my father to quit s...

davis2334

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Saline humidifier

Hi! I am desperately trying to buy a saline humidifier! Someone put an article up about a really good one that he ordered from Ireland! I just simply can not...

Hi! I am desperately trying to buy a saline humidifier! Someone put an article ...

Gabika16

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Copd and electronic cigarettes

Does anyone have any info on this subject hubby stopped smoking after being on icu in induced coma and on life support in Feb he stopped smoking but now wants...

Does anyone have any info on this subject hubby stopped smoking after being on i...

Me1953

•8 years ago

11 Replies

no emails

Hi everyone I need a bit of help still not receiving my daily email of new posts. I have logged out and in again my setting are all ok it's been over a week...

Hi everyone I need a bit of help still not receiving my daily email of new posts...

onamission

•8 years ago

18 Replies

CHEERFUL

Hi everyone. Can't find any recent posts about ILD (NSIP). The last was about 3 -4 years ago. I was feeling pretty low last week, but have picked myself this...

Hi everyone. Can't find any recent posts about ILD (NSIP). The last was about 3...

Joneswm

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Any advice on stopping smoking?

My father has a lung function of 47%. For the past 2 weeks he's been cutting back on the smoking going from 3 packs/day down to a little less than 1 pack/day....

My father has a lung function of 47%. For the past 2 weeks he's been cutting bac...

davis2334

•8 years ago

20 Replies

BI PAP EMERGENCY BACKUP !

BI-PAP EMERGENCY BACKUP ! For the past 15 Years I have used successfully Bi PAP + OXYGEN Therapy to assist Kypho Scholiosis related breathing issues in the...

BI-PAP EMERGENCY BACKUP ! For the past 15 Years I have used successfully Bi PAP...

Hidden

•8 years ago

8 Replies

New girl on the block

Hi, my name is Pam and I was diagnosed with COPD 7 years ago. I'm looking forward to being part of your forum. Best wishes on this lovely day. Pam

Hi, my name is Pam and I was diagnosed with COPD 7 years ago. I'm looking forwar...

Pam1952

•8 years ago

29 Replies

just diagnosed with COPD

hi i was diagnosed with COPD 2 weeks ago and dont know anything about it they told me in the hospital that i had it then sent me home can anyone help me......

hi i was diagnosed with COPD 2 weeks ago and dont know anything about it they to...

hardiment64

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Indian Summer setback

Morning ladies and gents You know, I thought I was done with all this. I thought after a few weeks of not being able to breathe properly thanks to the...

Morning ladies and gents You know, I thought I was done with all this. I thought...

Symes

•8 years ago

8 Replies

For Duration of Colomycin Inhalation

Hi, I would like to know the duration of Colomycin Inhalation course. My mom,87 yrs old, suffered from Quadriplegia secondary to Cervical spondylosis with...

Hi, I would like to know the duration of Colomycin Inhalation course. My mom,87...

lelewin

•8 years ago

3 Replies

NO AIR ??

Morning all, was it just me or was the very little air last night, I was struggling to breathe ?

Morning all, was it just me or was the very little air last night, I was struggl...

Hidden

•8 years ago

11 Replies

COPD with normal oxygen level

Hi I am 34. I have been diagnosed with COPD. I suffer from periods of breathlessness which are often. However, my oxygen saturation seems to be normal. Should...

Hi I am 34. I have been diagnosed with COPD. I suffer from periods of breathless...

ratnobir82

•8 years ago

10 Replies

NEW TO COPD

HI YOU SOUND POSITIVE ON THE SITE I AM 67 YEARS OLD LOOK GOOD UNTILL THE DOC SAID THE HORRBLE WORDS TO ME C.O.P.D FEELING A LITTLE WORRYED ABOUT THE LONG TIME...

HI YOU SOUND POSITIVE ON THE SITE I AM 67 YEARS OLD LOOK GOOD UNTILL THE DOC SAI...

teaport

•8 years ago

26 Replies

Anyone on Anoro inhaler?

Have had COPD for 7yrs now have Emphysema been having a chest infection every month this year so was sent to a consultant for first Time she has put me on...

Have had COPD for 7yrs now have Emphysema been having a chest infection every mo...

primrose71

•8 years ago

11 Replies

General introduction.

Hi, my name is Geraint, and Married. I was first diagnosed with C.O.P.D in 2008/209 but it quickly changed into Emphysema and more recently Bronchiolitis. I...

Hi, my name is Geraint, and Married. I was first diagnosed with C.O.P.D in 2008/...

Hidden

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Pip

If you re classed as moderate copd can you claim pip

Mojo17

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Coughing up black goo

My name is Marjorie, My husband last year started coughing up black goo, some large some small. He has had x-rays, ct, and one lung function test. With...

My name is Marjorie, My husband last year started coughing up black goo, some la...

walking-walmans

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Question? My father has a 47% lung function is that the same as a Fev1 of 47%

I'm new to COPD my 62 year old father was recently told he has a lung function of 47% is that the same as Fev1? Also, if I can get him to quit smoking does he...

I'm new to COPD my 62 year old father was recently told he has a lung function o...

davis2334

•8 years ago

13 Replies

All change!

Good afternoon, Some of you may already know me as the Specialist Adviser on the BLF Helpline (03000 030 555). I've been with the BLF for seven years and have...

Good afternoon, Some of you may already know me as the Specialist Adviser on the...

Biddy_ALUK

Partner•8 years ago

16 Replies

Has anyone tried

online dating. I thought about it one time. but then I think I better think again. If my wife found out my life would not be worth a plugged nickel as they say...

online dating. I thought about it one time. but then I think I better think agai...

gustavski

•8 years ago

20 Replies

Drowning sensation.

My dad ha said twice over the weekend that he feels like he's drowning. We've had the gp out and after and examination of his chest said that there's nothing...

My dad ha said twice over the weekend that he feels like he's drowning. We've ha...

Melissa87

•8 years ago

6 Replies

My favourite

car of all time was a Citroen DB5. I loved that car and it was in the works garage more than it was on the road. The problem was it had an fluid hydraulic...

car of all time was a Citroen DB5. I loved that car and it was in the works gara...

gustavski

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Breathless in Spain

41° expected here in Spain today. The wind from coming up from the Sahara is like an hair dryer. Impossible to go out. Staying in air conditioning and on...

41° expected here in Spain today. The wind from coming up from the Sahara is lik...

MichelleT51

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Newbie

I have just been diagnosed with bronchiectasis almost certainly because of rheumatoid arthritis which I have had for 8 years I also have lupus which Ive had...

I have just been diagnosed with bronchiectasis almost certainly because of rheum...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for September 2016

Transport

General information on flu vaccines in the UK 2016/17

Mycobacterium or IMM-101

Spots on face after tapering off prednisolone steroid tablets

Second Independent Review of PIP

ECigs how bad are they for an emphysema patient?

Saline humidifier

Copd and electronic cigarettes

no emails

CHEERFUL

Any advice on stopping smoking?

BI PAP EMERGENCY BACKUP !

New girl on the block

just diagnosed with COPD

Indian Summer setback

For Duration of Colomycin Inhalation

NO AIR ??

COPD with normal oxygen level

NEW TO COPD

Anyone on Anoro inhaler?

General introduction.

Pip

Coughing up black goo

Question? My father has a 47% lung function is that the same as a Fev1 of 47%

All change!

Has anyone tried

Drowning sensation.

My favourite

Breathless in Spain

Newbie

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