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Abs and arithmomycin

For the last cole of days I have had very low sats50s at times quite a lot of sputumand cant control my Breathing was wondering can i take my rescue pack ive...

For the last cole of days I have had very low sats50s at times quite a lot of s...

Time_2_drink

•7 years ago

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flu jab con

wots the point in getting flu jab when 2 weeks later after getting it I come down with the sore throat thing followed by lots green mucus then feeling very...

wots the point in getting flu jab when 2 weeks later after getting it I come dow...

guytane

•7 years ago

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A useful meditation for healing and chronic pain

https://youtu.be/3RNXvq3oCHA

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Is IPF hereditary?

Hi All My mum was diagnosed with IPF at the age of 61. We then discovered that my grandma, who passed away in her mid-60’s also had IPF. Mums obviously...

Hi All My mum was diagnosed with IPF at the age of 61. We then discovered that ...

edwina-84

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Working with emphysema

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can give me some advise. I I work as a carer in the community and have mild emphysema. When I was diagnosed, I went to my employers...

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can give me some advise. I I work as a carer in the c...

Nanapenny

•7 years ago

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Bronchectasis and Asthma

I think I am either getting an infection or my asthma is flaring up. Anyone have any advice. I just feel tired and have more mucus, plus slightly chesty.🤒

I think I am either getting an infection or my asthma is flaring up. Anyone have...

Janlyn1953

•7 years ago

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Pneumonia

Can I use a sauna or steam room Jaccuzzi. Drive my car. Do I need to wrap up

Hidden

•7 years ago

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exercise

hi all have a big Q for you all iam on oxygen when am out walking and doing stuff like that cant get on a pulmonary rehab course for a bit so am told so the Q...

hi all have a big Q for you all iam on oxygen when am out walking and doing stuf...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Diagnosed with bronchiectasis

41 year old, unwell with six years. Recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis, but have symptoms that my consultant doesn't think is just bronchiectasis. On...

41 year old, unwell with six years. Recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis, but...

Mellypad

•7 years ago

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Just joined - my husband has COPD

Husband (61) recently diagnosed with COPD. He is on a pulmonary rehab course and is hopefully a long way from needing oxygen, although a chest infection this...

Husband (61) recently diagnosed with COPD. He is on a pulmonary rehab course and...

daveyshadow

•7 years ago

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A begging snail.

A silly little story that might make you smile. A lady opened her door one Winter's day to see a snail on the doorstep. The snail looked up at her and said in...

A silly little story that might make you smile. A lady opened her door one Wint...

Johnem

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Just had a mail re: pred

I am to continue on 10mg and add carbs in the evenings which will prevent me feeling hungry at night and early morning. Doctor said it is very rare to get low...

I am to continue on 10mg and add carbs in the evenings which will prevent me fee...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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subacute hypersensitive pneumonitis(hp)

Hello. my mother aged 58 years is diagnosed with subacute hypersensitive pneumonitis(hp) a month ago and is on corticosteroid 60mg/day alongwith calcium...

Hello. my mother aged 58 years is diagnosed with subacute hypersensitive pneumon...

amithp1988

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Mustn’t lose sight of the Good Life 😉

Mezze for lunch and a little red wine 🍷 supplement ^^

Hidden

•7 years ago

15 Replies

New member

I am just at the start of my journey. Had Asthma for some 20 years. Have had 4 chest infections this year and last week signed off work with Pleurisy,...

I am just at the start of my journey. Had Asthma for some 20 years. Have had 4 c...

Jackieshep57

•7 years ago

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Breathe A Bunch.....

Always Pursed Lip.....

Dmactds

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Chest Infections

Hi my name is Jan and new to site. I am 63 an ex smoker for 10 years. I have had a very nasty chest infection twice for the last 2 years, is this a sign of...

Hi my name is Jan and new to site. I am 63 an ex smoker for 10 years. I have h...

goosejan

•7 years ago

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Perdnisolone tablets

Hiya, had a flare up of my moderate COPD, been to the doctors who gave me antibiotics and Prednisolone tablets, have to take 8 of them a day, was reading...

Hiya, had a flare up of my moderate COPD, been to the doctors who gave me antibi...

Annie209

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Bones

Had result from my Bone Scan .... Don't think it is accurate, for years I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis.....Now, I have been told that it is Osteopenia,...

Had result from my Bone Scan .... Don't think it is accurate, for years I was di...

Hacienda

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Birds and asthma

Does your bird if you have one affect your asthma and eczema.

Janlyn1953

•7 years ago

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thoracic and rib cage pain

What a horrendous night i had 2 half hours of intense thoracic and rib cage pain. How why never ended up in hospital is anyones guess. But as all been going on...

What a horrendous night i had 2 half hours of intense thoracic and rib cage pain...

Hidden

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Results of Patient survey - IPF/ILD

A few months ago a survey was done about IPF/ILD by the BLF https://healthunlocked.com/blf/posts/136211621/patient-survey-ipf-ild Have the results been...

A few months ago a survey was done about IPF/ILD by the BLF https://healthunl...

Salmo

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Itching still from medication

I was taking Augmentin and had some side effects, felt worse with it and got itchy. Feeling much better now, but itching still. The itching has got better it's...

I was taking Augmentin and had some side effects, felt worse with it and got itc...

Shancock

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Pensioners can be a bit naughty sometimes.

My wife and I were in town doing a bit of shopping and when we came out of M&S, a policeman was dishing out a ticket. I said, 'why do you have to be so...

My wife and I were in town doing a bit of shopping and when we came out of M&S, ...

Johnem

•7 years ago

15 Replies

COPD without symptoms

COPD without symptoms. I was diagnosed 10 years ago and remain free of coughs colds, flue etc. I find the diagnoses confusing. I am very healthy at 73 do...

COPD without symptoms. I was diagnosed 10 years ago and remain free of coughs co...

SandyKara

•7 years ago

9 Replies

stem cell therapy

Hello Everyone I have been away for few weeks, it has been very tiring few weeks, took my husband for stem cell therapy. its now a waiting game to find out...

Hello Everyone I have been away for few weeks, it has been very tiring few wee...

asfaan_abs

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Rare Lung Disease!

Hi i'm new to the community, i have recently been diagnosed with a rare lung disease. I have Alveola Heamorrage ( if spelt correctly) and i was just wondering...

Hi i'm new to the community, i have recently been diagnosed with a rare lung dis...

4evaalways

•7 years ago

6 Replies

COPD AND BRONCHIETASIS

HI-I WROTE A LENGTHY POST AND PROBABLY IT'S BEEN LOST IN THE ETHER! I HAVE THE ABOVE AND PERHAPS MORE-DUE TO INHALATION OF NOXIOUS CHEMICALS-IE...

HI-I WROTE A LENGTHY POST AND PROBABLY IT'S BEEN LOST IN THE ETHER! I HAVE THE A...

sandraelizabethsnow

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Tapering down Prednisone/hypoglycaemia

Hello BLF friends Hard to go back to my 7.5mg dosage I am still on 10mg and I have low blood sugar, I could feel the cravings and shakes coming for the last 2...

Hello BLF friends Hard to go back to my 7.5mg dosage I am still on 10mg and I h...

Hidden

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Chest infection.

Hi , can anyone tell me how long it takes to clear up a chest infection, the pain in my back is hard work, Im om my third lot of antibiotics???

Hi , can anyone tell me how long it takes to clear up a chest infection, the pai...

harley2521

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for November 2017

Abs and arithmomycin

flu jab con

A useful meditation for healing and chronic pain

Is IPF hereditary?

Working with emphysema

Bronchectasis and Asthma

Pneumonia

exercise

Diagnosed with bronchiectasis

Just joined - my husband has COPD

A begging snail.

Just had a mail re: pred

subacute hypersensitive pneumonitis(hp)

Mustn’t lose sight of the Good Life 😉

New member

Breathe A Bunch.....

Chest Infections

Perdnisolone tablets

Bones

Birds and asthma

thoracic and rib cage pain

Results of Patient survey - IPF/ILD

Itching still from medication

Pensioners can be a bit naughty sometimes.

COPD without symptoms

stem cell therapy

Rare Lung Disease!

COPD AND BRONCHIETASIS

Tapering down Prednisone/hypoglycaemia

Chest infection.

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