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New things happening. Are they symptoms?

Hi all. I have Emphysema and Asthma. Both have been diagnosed quite some time ago. I recently had a review with the specialist who advised that my Emphsema was...

Hi all. I have Emphysema and Asthma. Both have been diagnosed quite some time ag...

Eco1

•7 years ago

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Oxygen Concentrator

My daughter has asthma and sleep apnoea and needs a oxygen concentrator for use at night, anyone bought one recently? She has bottles under her bed at home but...

My daughter has asthma and sleep apnoea and needs a oxygen concentrator for use ...

Garythedad

•7 years ago

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Togetherness.

It's never wise to get a dog When you are very old. Cos if you kick the bucket It will be left out in the cold. But if you get the timing right And this...

It's never wise to get a dog When you are very old. Cos if you kick the bucke...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Trial period Spiolto Respimat

Am about to trial this inhaler changing from Eklira Genuair. Has anyone had any experience of this ???

Am about to trial this inhaler changing from Eklira Genuair. Has anyone had any ...

sidebottom1

•7 years ago

1 Reply

CT Scan

I was reading in a medical post that a ct scan can have false positive for emphysema does ant one know what the accuracy is. thank you

I was reading in a medical post that a ct scan can have false positive for emph...

peterpan0740

•7 years ago

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They don't understand

Just wondering how others explain how tired emotionally and physically you get with COPD. I still work I work alot of hours because I have to. When I get home...

Just wondering how others explain how tired emotionally and physically you get w...

Joobie666

•7 years ago

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Dragonfly

I'm sure this little one was posing and looking at me when I was clicking at him lol

I'm sure this little one was posing and looking at me when I was clicking at him...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Spirometry

Hi Was wondering how long you go without your inhalers before taking the test? I'm only on Fostair but was told that it had to be at least 12 hours since my...

Hi Was wondering how long you go without your inhalers before taking the test?...

sinclair61

•7 years ago

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PAT

Hi..im pat..75 next month..was told i had C.O.P.D just over a year ago..after stopping smoking about 30 years ago..on inhaler capsuls and a blue puffer..any...

Hi..im pat..75 next month..was told i had C.O.P.D just over a year ago..after st...

Gracy123

•7 years ago

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Pleural effusion - lung drain

My Mum has not had an easy time of it since her heart attack in March; triple heart bypass, cardiac tamponade, AF, low BP, haemotoma resulting in debridement...

My Mum has not had an easy time of it since her heart attack in March; triple he...

D0n49

•7 years ago

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holiday

hi everyone, can anyone one tell me, can I fly or cruise with IPF and if so whats the cheapest insurance , thank you .

hi everyone, can anyone one tell me, can I fly or cruise with IPF and if so what...

erinclaffey1

•7 years ago

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Hi I'm new here

I was diagnosed with copd about five years ago. I am now recovering from a really bad flare up. This was the worst attack I have ever had, really couldn't...

I was diagnosed with copd about five years ago. I am now recovering from a reall...

JES51

•7 years ago

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1st August D- day , Consultation with the lung specialist nurse to find out if the cancer has spread also to discuss possible treatment

Hi my friends Well they have all they need 2 CT SCANS TISSUE SAMPLES confirming ADENOCARCINOMA AND RESULTS OF A PET SCAN The team of specialist are...

Hi my friends Well they have all they need 2 CT SCANS TISSUE SAMPLES confir...

hollyboo

•7 years ago

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Tax

Do we pay tax on inherited money just curious thankyou xxx

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Joe

Hi, does anyone know where I can get a very large bangle for my husband? The hospital gave him the only size they have. It says 'ALERT co2 retainer' I an his...

Hi, does anyone know where I can get a very large bangle for my husband? The hos...

Joe-Brewer

•7 years ago

4 Replies

DWP Who are they kidding?

I got this text earlier today. We 'may' need you to attend a consultation. Forget the wishy-washy texts and tell me straight. They don't care about stress...

I got this text earlier today. We 'may' need you to attend a consultation. F...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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newly diagnosed

I have just been told I have bronchiectasis as it was picked up on a CT scan I had for something else – so, not so much a diagnosis, more a "we thought you...

I have just been told I have bronchiectasis as it was picked up on a CT scan I h...

volvox45

•7 years ago

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Copd

I h ave just been diagnosed as copd after having severe asthma since childhood. I was wondering what the treatment for copd is now?

I h ave just been diagnosed as copd after having severe asthma since childhood. ...

Sc99By542

•7 years ago

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What after SSP

Hi all, I am 65 and receiving State pension. I am still employed, but have been off sick with COPD. My doctor is trying me on different inhalers, but most have...

Hi all, I am 65 and receiving State pension. I am still employed, but have been ...

welllaners

•7 years ago

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Retail Therapy.

A bit of retail therapy Can work wonders I am told So I thought that I would try it, As I'm feeling now quite bold. What to buy I must decide, Something...

A bit of retail therapy Can work wonders I am told So I thought that I would t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Stepping into the unknown

Just about to leave to see consultant for first time diagnosed 6 year ago oxygen since December have been told to make sure have enough oxygen with me could be...

Just about to leave to see consultant for first time diagnosed 6 year ago oxygen...

Time_2_drink

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Job Application Question

Now I have never had to tick this box but due to having Bronch and an auto immune disease, will I have to say yes? Confused?

Now I have never had to tick this box but due to having Bronch and an auto immun...

BilboBagshot

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Shortness of breath and it is not from my asthma or my anxiety

I've researched and feel i am not getting enough oxygen from my blood. Im slowly getting worse I ordered blood thinner online along whith a natural blood clot...

I've researched and feel i am not getting enough oxygen from my blood. Im slowly...

Oregon123o

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Needs assessment

Just looked at this.I gave up because I didn't understand the questions, it wasn't clear if, for instance, you were being asked if you had enough or not enough...

Just looked at this.I gave up because I didn't understand the questions, it wasn...

Inamoment

•7 years ago

27 Replies

Mycophenalate

Hi I've been gradually getting worse for about nine months, and as it is over eight years since I was diagnosed with NSIP I just accepted that I was now...

Hi I've been gradually getting worse for about nine months, and as it is over ei...

GreenhillGirl

•7 years ago

3 Replies

You are not alone !

71% of users in British Lung Foundation identified feeling more confident in the care are receiving as an area of concern. I think ... :P that say's a lot "...

71% of users in British Lung Foundation identified feeling more confident in th...

Hidden

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Mild swelling in one leg

Hi everyone Seem to be having a problem that my right leg is getting very mildly swollen towards the end of each day. Thought it might due to running the...

Hi everyone Seem to be having a problem that my right leg is getting very mild...

sinclair61

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Chest infection?

I have severe breathing problems and on non invasive ventilation. I just wanna know I don't feel too good. My chest feels heavy and painful but can you have...

I have severe breathing problems and on non invasive ventilation. I just wanna...

rawr_a_tiny_bit

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Hmmm

I am also suffering with this mucus problem. Its not every day, Really scary when it happens in public. I have had to run outside to a bush as i feel it...

I am also suffering with this mucus problem. Its not every day, Really scary wh...

Theecat

•7 years ago

1 Reply

The Wonders of Wythenshawe

So i finally got to see my new consultant in University hospital South Manchester to give it its grander title. I journeyed in my baby Smart Car with baby o2...

So i finally got to see my new consultant in University hospital South Mancheste...

skischool

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for July 2017

New things happening. Are they symptoms?

Oxygen Concentrator

Togetherness.

Trial period Spiolto Respimat

CT Scan

They don't understand

Dragonfly

Spirometry

PAT

Pleural effusion - lung drain

holiday

Hi I'm new here

1st August D- day , Consultation with the lung specialist nurse to find out if the cancer has spread also to discuss possible treatment

Tax

Joe

DWP Who are they kidding?

newly diagnosed

Copd

What after SSP

Retail Therapy.

Stepping into the unknown

Job Application Question

Shortness of breath and it is not from my asthma or my anxiety

Needs assessment

Mycophenalate

You are not alone !

Mild swelling in one leg

Chest infection?

Hmmm

The Wonders of Wythenshawe

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