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Totally lost

Hi Everyone, I am hoping someone can help me. I have had asthma my entire life, former smoker. Early 50s. Three years ago I was okay, then pow. I just got...

Hi Everyone, I am hoping someone can help me. I have had asthma my entire life...

Crissy1963

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Does Spiriva cause weight gain

I've been using Spiriva for about six weeks now, I'm sure I have gained a bit of weight despite eating a very healthy diet, wondering what others opinions are...

I've been using Spiriva for about six weeks now, I'm sure I have gained a bit o...

vrissianna

•7 years ago

7 Replies

On the up

I went to Papworth for a check up and everything seemed fine. The Doctor was pleased with my 'blows' and my chest sounded quite good. The downside is that if...

I went to Papworth for a check up and everything seemed fine. The Doctor was pl...

skinnylizzy59

•7 years ago

13 Replies

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Medication dilemma

I want to thank everyone who replied to my last post I had some lovely messages and some very kind words and words of wisdom I wish I could be as strong and...

I want to thank everyone who replied to my last post I had some lovely messages ...

Time_2_drink

•7 years ago

1 Reply

My little thought for the day

It's snowing in Swansea and I'm just off to the park with my little dog Ben It's been a busy week what with visits to doctors and hospital and getting...

It's snowing in Swansea and I'm just off to the park with my little dog Ben It's...

Yogiado

•7 years ago

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Withdrawing from Fentanyl patchs

my husband has been on fentanyl patchs for 10 years...the dose was gradually increased to 400mg every 72 hours. His doc has decided to get him off them & today...

my husband has been on fentanyl patchs for 10 years...the dose was gradually inc...

Kesrachel

•7 years ago

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Smoking with emp

I know I'm an idiot but I just can not stop smoking & have emphysema. Iv bought an ecig & I'm trying my best to quit the cigs but my cravings have magnified! I...

I know I'm an idiot but I just can not stop smoking & have emphysema. Iv bought ...

Kesrachel

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Doubling up on Relvar

Hello, my name is Kerry & I have chronic emphysema, I'm wondering I I could double up on my Relvar ellipta as I'm sure one dose isn't enough. Thankyou. Xx

Hello, my name is Kerry & I have chronic emphysema, I'm wondering I I could doub...

Kesrachel

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Is Spiolto respimat available on the NHS?

Everard

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Unknown DNA mutations SO guess i can say what i like

Well till Sciance or DNA research proves me wrong. Today been looking at funky SNP and DNA GENES. Been doing lot of head scratching :) But this is my...

Well till Sciance or DNA research proves me wrong. Today been looking at funky S...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Fairly new to asthma I'd like some advice on preventers

I've only been on two but the asthma nurse is reluctant to put me back on the first which seemed better am I missing something

I've only been on two but the asthma nurse is reluctant to put me back on the fi...

Stevehalstead

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Thanks for the support

After 2 clots were removed from a lung 13 years ago I've never been able to walk as far as I could and seemed to have a permanent chest infection . Several...

After 2 clots were removed from a lung 13 years ago I've never been able to walk...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

travel insurance

hi i don't post very often but i visit every day . i have copd and am on ambulatory oxygen. i am planning a cruise but the cheapest insurance i can get for a...

hi i don't post very often but i visit every day . i have copd and am on ambula...

cruisersandy

•7 years ago

6 Replies

COPD beginner

I am 78 and after smoking for over 50 years and stopping 11 years ago have just been told I have COPD. My peak flow is 250 and I don't take any medication. I...

I am 78 and after smoking for over 50 years and stopping 11 years ago have just ...

makem

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Confused by medication

Hi haven't been on for AFEW days since got letter from hospital have been really down and quite poorly still am but need some advice .last week I ended up in...

Hi haven't been on for AFEW days since got letter from hospital have been really...

Time_2_drink

•7 years ago

30 Replies

New Here.. and with COPD

Hi I have copd 3. I take no medication as the bronchodilaters made me depressed and lethargic. It is 4 years since I was diagnosed. My Doctor is aware of...

Hi I have copd 3. I take no medication as the bronchodilaters made me depressed ...

Pinejen

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Hi All AM New Here ...

Thought i would say HI espcily as wheels just fell of my spaceship. Today as been pretty ruff SINCE crashed to earth YUP cant remember If i have had taken...

Thought i would say HI espcily as wheels just fell of my spaceship. Today as bee...

Hidden

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Tai Chi Breathing Pls read this first

Hi Everyone. I mentioned the other day in a post that I found "Tai Chi breathing" exercises very helpful. These exercises are part of the health giving side of...

Hi Everyone. I mentioned the other day in a post that I found "Tai Chi breathing...

Tryfan

•7 years ago

11 Replies

It could only happen in Yorkshire 4

A Yorkshireman's dog dies and as it was a favourite pet he decides to have a gold statue made by a jeweller to remember the dog by. Yorkshireman: "Can tha...

A Yorkshireman's dog dies and as it was a favourite pet he decides to have a gol...

Tryfan

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Signs of the times-13

Hi all last sign for a while. Will move onto a new theme, when I think one up. Meanwhile enjoy.

Hi all last sign for a while. Will move onto a new theme, when I think one up. ...

Tryfan

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Steroids nightmare

Hi, this is my first post! Lifetime asthmatic and recent COPDer. Never smoked. I have had a horrible two weeks with a cold that turned into a chest infection....

Hi, this is my first post! Lifetime asthmatic and recent COPDer. Never smoked. I...

RonnieB

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Introducing Me

Hi, I suffer from COPD and am also a Type 2 Diabetic. So a bit of a mess. I'm nearing 67 years of age and I live on my own. I do suffer good and bad days with...

Hi, I suffer from COPD and am also a Type 2 Diabetic. So a bit of a mess. I'm ne...

SolitaryMan

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Copd work

Hi all Been diagnosed with grade 3 copd it was confirmed by lung function test 6 weeks ago. At the minute I'm of work sick with another condition. My question...

Hi all Been diagnosed with grade 3 copd it was confirmed by lung function test ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Pip

Does anyone know at what age pip may stop

Hidden

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Prednisone

I have been on prednisone for over two years at varying doses for the last 2 +mnths at 15mg My respiratory dr has run tests the last few months and has said I...

I have been on prednisone for over two years at varying doses for the last 2 +mn...

Quinny11

•7 years ago

2 Replies

pip

Hi I have just been diagnosed with interstitial lung disease I haven't got a cough I just get out of breath when walking or lifting things can I try to claim...

Hi I have just been diagnosed with interstitial lung disease I haven't got a cou...

CHRISpor

•7 years ago

9 Replies

copd

Hi i am new here so please forgive my bad spelling ect i have copd i am 59 next week and its 4am i can not sleep each time i breath my chest hurts so prob need...

Hi i am new here so please forgive my bad spelling ect i have copd i am 59 next ...

dyson

•7 years ago

25 Replies

JS59

Just got out of hospital from 03//02/17 - 09/02/17 had fluid on one of my lungs & mass sticky balls of phlegm stopping me from breathing, very frightening!!...

Just got out of hospital from 03//02/17 - 09/02/17 had fluid on one of my lungs ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Fairly new to the site

Hi ,everyone, just want to say many thanks to all who responded to my post, had some good tips, and very reassuring comments, so pleased I joined, x

Hi ,everyone, just want to say many thanks to all who responded to my post, had ...

vrissianna

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Lung function below 20%

Is it possible to remove cancer from lung with 20% function ??

Gemma2017

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for February 2017

Totally lost

Does Spiriva cause weight gain

On the up

Medication dilemma

My little thought for the day

Withdrawing from Fentanyl patchs

Smoking with emp

Doubling up on Relvar

Is Spiolto respimat available on the NHS?

Unknown DNA mutations SO guess i can say what i like

Fairly new to asthma I'd like some advice on preventers

Thanks for the support

travel insurance

COPD beginner

Confused by medication

New Here.. and with COPD

Hi All AM New Here ...

Tai Chi Breathing Pls read this first

It could only happen in Yorkshire 4

Signs of the times-13

Steroids nightmare

Introducing Me

Copd work

Pip

Prednisone

pip

copd

JS59

Fairly new to the site

Lung function below 20%

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