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Disappointed

Still have no reason why my medical support has been removed. Looks like I will have to go into the surgery and ask. Will let you know what happens. I can't...

Still have no reason why my medical support has been removed. Looks like I will ...

Damon1864

Volunteer•7 years ago

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Carbocisteine question (bronchiectasis)

Hi, Is it ok to open carbocisteine capsules up and mix the powder with orange juice instead of swallowing them as capsules? I did so this morning and it...

Hi, Is it ok to open carbocisteine capsules up and mix the powder with orange j...

GhostlyDinosaur

•7 years ago

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Confused

Hi I'm new here, I'm 46 yo female diagnosed with COPD 4 years ago And recently having lots of bronchitis and blood so I'm off for a Ct scan My parents died...

Hi I'm new here, I'm 46 yo female diagnosed with COPD 4 years ago And recently ...

Suz1111

•7 years ago

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PREGNANT I DO NOT THINK

Every morning for the past few days I get morning sickness it hits after I have had my morning medication, I have been on co-amoxiclav but after 48 hours of...

Every morning for the past few days I get morning sickness it hits after I have ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Bronchiectasis , COPD help please

My Dad was diagnosed with Bronchiectasis about 5 years ago After recently being admitted to hospital for the first time the consultant said he had COPD In my...

My Dad was diagnosed with Bronchiectasis about 5 years ago After recently being...

Pippab

•7 years ago

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Canulla soreness inside nose and dryness

Hi all my husband has to have oxygen 24hrs and the cannula makes his nose inside sore any ideas to help him to ease the soreness he suffers and the dryness as...

Hi all my husband has to have oxygen 24hrs and the cannula makes his nose insid...

Harris2019

•7 years ago

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Qualification?

I am wondering if I qualify for any benefits or a blue badge

Morlers

•7 years ago

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Fluoroscopy Department

Well got my appintmeant at my local hospital today to go to fluoroscopy departmeant for a BARIUM SWALLOW Not quite what i was expecting after my ENT DOCTOR...

Well got my appintmeant at my local hospital today to go to fluoroscopy departme...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Just thought this job at BLF...

I just saw a tweet about this job going at BLF & when I checked the link and looked it I thought it might suit someone who lives in or near London who actually...

I just saw a tweet about this job going at BLF & when I checked the link and loo...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Ventolin/Pulmonary rehab (update)

Thanks you to all for your input. Phoned local NHS community services admin who informed me that referral from GP's is no longer needed, confirmed with letter...

Thanks you to all for your input. Phoned local NHS community services admin who ...

woodshaper

•7 years ago

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DIABETES 2 AND EMPHYSEMA

EVERTHING I HAVE READ AND SOME ON THIS FORUMHAS TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE OF MY TYPE 2 DIABETES THAT MY LUNG PROBLEM WILL PROGRESS QUICKER WELL IF THATS THE CASE...

EVERTHING I HAVE READ AND SOME ON THIS FORUMHAS TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE OF MY TYPE ...

homegirl59

•7 years ago

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Do you Believe it

Frank just come Back from chemist with my MST. Should have Been done Yesterday But that's another story anyway. I Take a 30 and a10 on the morning same in...

Frank just come Back from chemist with my MST. Should have Been done Yesterday ...

Time_2_drink

•7 years ago

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New follower

I just joined this site and really have learned a lot from reading everyone's posts. I had acute bronchitis last week, had a chest x-Ray and was told I have...

I just joined this site and really have learned a lot from reading everyone's po...

Ruth1919

•7 years ago

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Battle for breath campaign

Hi all as a daily reader of posts here which I find of great interest and some times entertaining I also emailed my MP.....Alberto Costa( also Conservative)...

Hi all as a daily reader of posts here which I find of great interest and some t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

SOB - Colomycin

Hi I have been on Colomycin now for 4 weeks now and am very short of breath! my nurse says that it is not a side effect!! I have taken antibiotics and...

Hi I have been on Colomycin now for 4 weeks now and am very short of breath! my...

angie26

•7 years ago

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Baywater Oxygen Trolleys

original one is right size for my liquid flask or a back up portable cylinder & bag - the new one is huge in comparison although I did get my son to saw off...

original one is right size for my liquid flask or a back up portable cylinder & ...

Amethyst11

•7 years ago

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THE NURSE CALLED TODAY

Today the nurse called (district) as we no longer have a tissue viability one anymore. My moisture lesion has developed into an ulcer two things going against...

Today the nurse called (district) as we no longer have a tissue viability one an...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Braltus capsules sucked into mouth

Twice Braltus capsules have ended up in my throat causing panic

Dainty1111

•7 years ago

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BLF Big Breakfast - what will you be doing to help ....?

https://www.blf.org.uk/take-action/fundraise/big-breakfast My kids want a family breakfast, pancakes being top of the list! Just wondering what other people...

https://www.blf.org.uk/take-action/fundraise/big-breakfast My kids want a family...

8405loi

•7 years ago

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Strange goings on

Was on the site mooching as you do then a virus report came up to say 1 hacker reported...my phone picked up on it closed the site down and had to log in again...

Was on the site mooching as you do then a virus report came up to say 1 hacker r...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Diagnosis

Hello all, I was wandering if anyone went through similar experience like mine. One year ago i start feeling poor and unwell at that time the only...

Hello all, I was wandering if anyone went through similar experience like ...

Stevennn2003

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Serevent Confusion

I was prescribed "Serevent" (Salmeterol) to replace the maintreatment of "Tiotrupium" (Spiriva). The dose prescribed was 1 dose daily. It wasn't helping so I...

I was prescribed "Serevent" (Salmeterol) to replace the maintreatment of "Tiotru...

Puffandpant

•7 years ago

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got my resulits

well adter a bit of time and asking eveyone i see i got my restulits from my consultant yesterday hope you can make sent of them for me lol diagnosis severe...

well adter a bit of time and asking eveyone i see i got my restulits from my con...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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new copd/emphysema vaccine in USA

HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THIS NEW VACCINE ITS CALLED STRIVERDI RESPIMAT IS IS INJECTION OR INHALER ONCE A DAY AND SAYS IT PREVENTS SYMPTOMS CAN BE USED BY THOSE...

HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THIS NEW VACCINE ITS CALLED STRIVERDI RESPIMAT IS IS INJECT...

homegirl59

•7 years ago

6 Replies

A1A deficiency on Channel 5 right now (8.45pm)

Hi all, on GPs: Behind Closed Doors, just before they went to the ad break an elderly-ish man was told he has alpha-1-antitrypsin from his blood tests....

Hi all, on GPs: Behind Closed Doors, just before they went to the ad break an el...

O2Trees

•7 years ago

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Seebri inhalor,

Been on Spiriva for years, had to change it as i found the effects seem to wear off, been put on seebri, seems to be better but i found it gives you a lovely...

Been on Spiriva for years, had to change it as i found the effects seem to wear ...

bobbyfloyd

•7 years ago

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Feeling down tonight

As some of you might remember I have not been well, and both Dr and respiratory nurse could find no sign of infection on my chest so told me stop the...

As some of you might remember I have not been well, and both Dr and respiratory ...

cales

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Am I being pathetic?

Hi I have chronic severe small airways disease caused by long term asthma as well as widespread bronchiectasis FEV around 40 per cent expected. Peak flow 120....

Hi I have chronic severe small airways disease caused by long term asthma as wel...

Karen1912

•7 years ago

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Changing from spiriva

Hi all Been taking spiriva for a few years now, Had a letter from docs to say changing it to Braltus has anyone had this and is it as good As spiriva.

Hi all Been taking spiriva for a few years now, Had a letter from docs to say ch...

jojo29

•7 years ago

19 Replies

What Next I Ask

Today was Meal and entertainment with Breatheasy. I Told Hospice yesterday I wasn't Going. Also District nurse Because my Anxiety. Is sky High. .Most of last...

Today was Meal and entertainment with Breatheasy. I Told Hospice yesterday I was...

Time_2_drink

•7 years ago

42 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for September 2017

Disappointed

Carbocisteine question (bronchiectasis)

Confused

PREGNANT I DO NOT THINK

Bronchiectasis , COPD help please

Canulla soreness inside nose and dryness

Qualification?

Fluoroscopy Department

Just thought this job at BLF...

Ventolin/Pulmonary rehab (update)

DIABETES 2 AND EMPHYSEMA

Do you Believe it

New follower

Battle for breath campaign

SOB - Colomycin

Baywater Oxygen Trolleys

THE NURSE CALLED TODAY

Braltus capsules sucked into mouth

BLF Big Breakfast - what will you be doing to help ....?

Strange goings on

Diagnosis

Serevent Confusion

got my resulits

new copd/emphysema vaccine in USA

A1A deficiency on Channel 5 right now (8.45pm)

Seebri inhalor,

Feeling down tonight

Am I being pathetic?

Changing from spiriva

What Next I Ask

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