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How low is safe for oxygen levels when exercising?

Hi, Ive been stage 4 copd for almost 3 years and keep myself active although in doing so I lose my breath a lot and my oxygen level goes down to about 70. Is...

Hi, Ive been stage 4 copd for almost 3 years and keep myself active although in ...

moonsong

•7 years ago

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Missing mum

Hi all just to say thankyou for all your condolences it's been just over four weeks now and this home is so empty and quiet without mum she definitely kept me...

Hi all just to say thankyou for all your condolences it's been just over four we...

Chezzyy66

•7 years ago

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New shock diagnosis

Having previously been fit and healthy I have Just been diagnosed with bx after 3 emergency admissions in 2 weeks. Can only keep breathing with steroids every...

Having previously been fit and healthy I have Just been diagnosed with bx after ...

Salks

•7 years ago

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ABG results

hi everybody, haven't been on for a while but can anyone tell me how long ABG results take ? I had test done at Ipswich Hospital about two weeks ago and heard...

hi everybody, haven't been on for a while but can anyone tell me how long ABG re...

deesband

•7 years ago

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Ultimate Pulmonary Wellness - A must read for anyone with breathing problems.

Dr Noah Greenspan has just published an excellent online book called "Ultimate Pulmonary Wellness". Only had a chance to have a quick look at it so far but,...

Dr Noah Greenspan has just published an excellent online book called "Ultimate P...

Salmo

•7 years ago

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New emphysema diagnosis 😫

Hi I thought I would join this site because after having a chest X-ray three weeks ago, my Doctor very casually phoned me yesterday afternoon and said I have...

Hi I thought I would join this site because after having a chest X-ray three wee...

LisaB23

•7 years ago

27 Replies

Terrible time

I was diagnosed with copd around 5 years ago it is now severe I am also being investigated for a shadow on my lung and a lump on my adrenal gland I am...

I was diagnosed with copd around 5 years ago it is now severe I am also being in...

Linny63

•7 years ago

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6 month Consultant check up

I went to see the respiratory consultant yesterday afternoon and I am pleased with the outcome. As I am so stable and haven't had an infection since last...

I went to see the respiratory consultant yesterday afternoon and I am pleased wi...

caroleoctober

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Night Breathing

Why does it seem breathing worse at night.

Stommelgirl

•7 years ago

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David1968

Forgot to add the picture to my post lol someting i worry bout mysel 😂.

1968

•7 years ago

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Another adventure.

Such a good night, finnished work-had my dinner then went to my local park, 2hrs 30mns walking my wee pal, next time I take a flask of tea 😎.

Such a good night, finnished work-had my dinner then went to my local park, 2hrs...

1968

•7 years ago

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It's the Old Salt Pipe query....

Earlier today, I posted the following: "...Today, I noticed your message from a year ago concerning Salt Pipes and I wondered what your experience and outcome...

Earlier today, I posted the following: "...Today, I noticed your message from a ...

Dmactds

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Worried

Hi all I am a bit new to all this so hope you can help me. I have a appt to be seen in a copd clinic my first time does any one know what happens ... I have...

Hi all I am a bit new to all this so hope you can help me. I have a appt to be ...

Lyn1955

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Newbie confusion

Hi still trying to get my head around this. I'm confused, probably a stupid question but feel i should ask anyway, does a spirometer give definitive diagnosis...

Hi still trying to get my head around this. I'm confused, probably a stupid ques...

hs_sasha

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Insurance sting !!

Hi guys looking to see what travel insurance you all use .... Had Staysure last time and declared COPD and partners type 2 Diabetes and this time has jumped up...

Hi guys looking to see what travel insurance you all use .... Had Staysure last ...

jjnanna

•7 years ago

9 Replies

never think it can't happen ro you

I was recently found to have only 59% blood oxygen level. a nurse hd stopped by my apt. unexpectedky and sart4d chatting with me. she asked me how i was...

I was recently found to have only 59% blood oxygen level. a nurse hd stopped by...

eightball

•7 years ago

13 Replies

What is a GTN spray please?

I am attending a PR pre-programmes session this month and have been asked to take Salbutamol and gtn spray, not sure what the latter one is. Can anyone help...

I am attending a PR pre-programmes session this month and have been asked to tak...

Lilian226

•7 years ago

8 Replies

holiday finally sorted

Hi hope you are all as well as possible,as stated above i am just about done and dusted and after all the stress of the past couple of months i am just about...

Hi hope you are all as well as possible,as stated above i am just about done an...

jeanmol

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Bent fingers.

The occupational therapist is seeing me today. Because arthritis has had it's evil way. My index finger is now so bent, it really makes me tired. If I was Alan...

The occupational therapist is seeing me today. Because arthritis has had it's ev...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Fit to fly test

Hi. I'm hoping to book a one week holiday abroad very soon. I have mild emphysema so would I still need a 'fit to fly' test or certificate? it's only going to...

Hi. I'm hoping to book a one week holiday abroad very soon. I have mild emphysem...

carolandjessica

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Weather rubbish-Again.

Weather was dull-cold and a spot of rain, jumped in the car and went down to AYR and surrounding areas, weather just the same as back home but I don't get this...

Weather was dull-cold and a spot of rain, jumped in the car and went down to AYR...

1968

•7 years ago

5 Replies

CBD

Was told cbd would help my copd. Is this worth trying?

Austerpark

•7 years ago

31 Replies

Lovely afternoon shopping

We went with our daughter to Devizes. Lovely little shops, had a Greek salad for lunch, bought a new top, purple and grey. Good thing about Devizes there is a...

We went with our daughter to Devizes. Lovely little shops, had a Greek salad for...

Lilian226

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Scared for the future

Hi. I've been sick now for 9 years after having pneumonia. I never recovered. In January I caught it again with swine flu and nearly died. Since then my...

Hi. I've been sick now for 9 years after having pneumonia. I never recovered. In...

Annielou7

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Morning everyone xxx

Well, back garden all done and awaiting the summer weather!!! yesterday I put up 15 6×6 fence panels, sore back this morning though. Hope eveyone is doing...

Well, back garden all done and awaiting the summer weather!!! yesterday I put up...

1968

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Pain in the ribs

Hi I wonder if any of you have suffered with pain in the ribs that moves. I get it at the bottom of my ribs mostly the left side, then it can move to the...

Hi I wonder if any of you have suffered with pain in the ribs that moves. I get ...

Joobie666

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Rubbish!

At one time if you had some rubbish, You just chucked it in the bin. But now you have to watch out You don't commit a deadly sin. You must scrutinise it...

At one time if you had some rubbish, You just chucked it in the bin. But now y...

Hidden

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Emphysema from passive smoking

Hi I've just been told I have emphysema as a result of years of passive smoking as a child and young woman living with a family of chain smokers. I am...

Hi I've just been told I have emphysema as a result of years of passive smoking ...

LR53

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Antibiotics before a Long Flight

Does anyone know if it is a good idea to start a course of antibiotics/prednisone a few days before you go on a flight? Particularly a long haul flight.

Does anyone know if it is a good idea to start a course of antibiotics/prednison...

piping

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Salbutamol - silly question ( probably)

I'm relatively new to this site so please make allowances. I was diagnosed with COPD 8 years ago but despite fairly extensive online research, I still know...

I'm relatively new to this site so please make allowances. I was diagnosed with ...

greatauntali

•7 years ago

32 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for June 2017

How low is safe for oxygen levels when exercising?

Missing mum

New shock diagnosis

ABG results

Ultimate Pulmonary Wellness - A must read for anyone with breathing problems.

New emphysema diagnosis 😫

Terrible time

6 month Consultant check up

Night Breathing

David1968

Another adventure.

It's the Old Salt Pipe query....

Worried

Newbie confusion

Insurance sting !!

never think it can't happen ro you

What is a GTN spray please?

holiday finally sorted

Bent fingers.

Fit to fly test

Weather rubbish-Again.

CBD

Lovely afternoon shopping

Scared for the future

Morning everyone xxx

Pain in the ribs

Rubbish!

Emphysema from passive smoking

Antibiotics before a Long Flight

Salbutamol - silly question ( probably)

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