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I am new but I am worried about my brother

My brother has been diagnosed now for few years now with COPD he has been approved for heart/lung transplant he is 50yrs old. I realise this is the best that...

My brother has been diagnosed now for few years now with COPD he has been approv...

Nibblet

•6 years ago

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The Phone Box.

I love these bright red boxes, Which once where everywhere. But now they've mostly disappeared, And few folk seem to care. The one that I did like the most,...

I love these bright red boxes, Which once where everywhere. But now they've most...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Mum has severe COPD and now has pneumonia.... any advice?

Hi there. My mum has severe COPD , lung capacity between 20-25%. She was diagnosed 5 years ago. Has been a heavy smoker since she was 8 years old and is now...

Hi there. My mum has severe COPD , lung capacity between 20-25%. She was diagnos...

Jennyjm

•6 years ago

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Partners chest problem

Hi My partner has constantly got mucus on his chest and finds it hard to breath sometimes as he can't get it up and off his chest I am constantly massaging his...

Hi My partner has constantly got mucus on his chest and finds it hard to breath ...

mandycalpin

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Oxygen and going abroad

Is it really so difficult to book an holiday abroad, if you are on oxygen Do you check with your doctor first to see if your alright to fly, then you look for...

Is it really so difficult to book an holiday abroad, if you are on oxygen Do you...

maas

•6 years ago

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Finding it hard

I’ve not been on for some time now with arthritis of the lumbar part of the spine got pain but still good the lungs are the same so going well but just lately...

I’ve not been on for some time now with arthritis of the lumbar part of the spin...

Stephend

•6 years ago

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Hi

Hi all my name is Jill I was diagnosed with COPD just over a month ago. Think I am still in a bit of a shock over it. I'm wondering if stress/anxiety can...

Hi all my name is Jill I was diagnosed with COPD just over a month ago. Think I ...

Jill777

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Silly mistake

Made the mistake of not taking my coat to my daughters with me, forgot how slow I walk and how cold it is in the evenings. Now two days later suffering with a...

Made the mistake of not taking my coat to my daughters with me, forgot how slow ...

kazz01

•6 years ago

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Painful right side rib

Hi all Maybe not posting in the right forum but here goes. Since about 12 years ago I have got on and off a horrible rib pain on the right side but not on my...

Hi all Maybe not posting in the right forum but here goes. Since about 12 years ...

Kayanne1980

•6 years ago

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Also bought some Aloe juice

Got some from Holland and Barrett. You have 25ml a day mixed with water, easy. Okay may not help but thought it will be worth a go. If it helps I'll report...

Got some from Holland and Barrett. You have 25ml a day mixed with water, easy. O...

Shancock

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Wish me luck

I have an appointment with the respiritory team at my local hospital as I have asked to be considered for Lung reduction surgery. So my fingers are crossed...

I have an appointment with the respiritory team at my local hospital as I have a...

Katebeach

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Nexium not going well....

Taking for a week, starting to have some side effects with it, tiredness and after I take it bit confused and groggy just not right really, you know when you...

Taking for a week, starting to have some side effects with it, tiredness and aft...

Shancock

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Respiratory Aid

Hi, just to edit my previous post.... I was diagnosed with MODERATE COPD, not Mild.... & I seem to cough a lot with or without a cold.... sometimes the mucus...

Hi, just to edit my previous post.... I was diagnosed with MODERATE COPD, not Mi...

MGF60

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Respiratory exercise aid

Hi, I am new to this site, so am still learning my way around it. I was diagnosed with moderate COPD in july '17, possible knock on effect from double...

Hi, I am new to this site, so am still learning my way around it. I was diagnose...

MGF60

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Efficacy and safety of inhaler steroids in COPD patients

Once again, I've been rummaging around on the internet looking for more information and found this from the National Institutes of Health:...

Once again, I've been rummaging around on the internet looking for more informat...

Dmactds

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Emergency Pack. Who gets them?

I think my Christmas is cursed last year spent Christmas and New year in hospital with Pneumonia. This Christmas felt fine in the morning. Starting Cooking the...

I think my Christmas is cursed last year spent Christmas and New year in hospita...

Badbessie

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Low oxygen level

Hi my oxygen level was 81 today how low is that generally speaking as mine is normally 97.I have asthma and bronchiectasis. Copd also

Hi my oxygen level was 81 today how low is that generally speaking as mine is n...

B0xermad

•6 years ago

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COPD

im new to this site ive got copd had since october an its getting to the stage of every little thing i do making beds sometimes getting dressed an even when im...

im new to this site ive got copd had since october an its getting to the stage o...

wendz1968

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Do i have Pleurisy

I had a very bad throat infection before Christmas, had antibiotics, also sharp pain in shoulder that also felt as if under right breast,,, throat better after...

I had a very bad throat infection before Christmas, had antibiotics, also sharp ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Please Help, A cough which wont go away

Please help, About a month ago,I starTed getting this cough.so I decided to see the GP regarding the issue.Doctor insisted that I need to have x ray and blood...

Please help, About a month ago,I starTed getting this cough.so I decided to see ...

vamshi1993

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Thank all

I just like to say thank you to you all my 1 st writting on here I ve had copd for 21/2 yrs now you have all helpoes me so much just reading your post and all...

I just like to say thank you to you all my 1 st writting on here I ve had copd f...

Gee1963

•6 years ago

4 Replies

copd

hi i have been diagnosed with copd i have been given a green inhaler with steroids in how do i know wat stage i am felt very scared after reading the internet

hi i have been diagnosed with copd i have been given a green inhaler with steroi...

juliebarnfield

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Frustrated with new gp’s

Hey everyone, I’m not sure I’m posting it in the right place. But I need a little rant and I figured you guys would understand. So I’m 30. I’ve had asthma...

Hey everyone, I’m not sure I’m posting it in the right place. But I need a littl...

Clarejonno

•6 years ago

25 Replies

A very good Christmàs

Lots of happý fàces Christmàs moŕnìng? My hòse did not çaùse too many problems, I think we are all getting used to it. I did well, not over doing it etc. I...

Lots of happý fàces Christmàs moŕnìng? My hòse did not çaùse too many problems, ...

vic44

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Confused

Hello there, am just a new members here and am located here in Uganda/Africa. A few months back I started having a couple of health conditions that I myself...

Hello there, am just a new members here and am located here in Uganda/Africa. A ...

Mugs2017

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Low blood oxygen damage to vital organs.

My mother is 91 and on level 5 on her oxygen machine. Most morning when I see her I take her oxygen levels and they are around 65 as she has been lying down...

My mother is 91 and on level 5 on her oxygen machine. Most morning when I see he...

Fairdeal

•6 years ago

4 Replies

COPD CADET

I'm new here. Hospital admission last year 2016. Have been left with side effects of shortness of breath especially when the weather is extremely cold OR very...

I'm new here. Hospital admission last year 2016. Have been left with side effect...

Bardear

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Does Qvar heal your lungs?

My asthma Doctor always refers to steroid inhalers...that it heals the lungs, I quest from constant inflammation. What do you all think? Sagittar

My asthma Doctor always refers to steroid inhalers...that it heals the lungs, I ...

sagittar

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Update on bronchiectasis tests

Hi. Got the results of my Ct scan, which is that it shows bronchitis. I have to have lung function tests also too. What does this mean for me? Does it mean I...

Hi. Got the results of my Ct scan, which is that it shows bronchitis. I have to ...

samanthaash1993

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Vertical or Horizontal ? .....

I have read many articles by people advocating sleeping in the Vertical position, with many pillows to aid their breathing etc, , BUT with me its the...

I have read many articles by people advocating sleeping in the Vertical positi...

vittorio

•6 years ago

10 Replies

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Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for December 2017

I am new but I am worried about my brother

The Phone Box.

Mum has severe COPD and now has pneumonia.... any advice?

Partners chest problem

Oxygen and going abroad

Finding it hard

Hi

Silly mistake

Painful right side rib

Also bought some Aloe juice

Wish me luck

Nexium not going well....

Respiratory Aid

Respiratory exercise aid

Efficacy and safety of inhaler steroids in COPD patients

Emergency Pack. Who gets them?

Low oxygen level

COPD

Do i have Pleurisy

Please Help, A cough which wont go away

Thank all

copd

Frustrated with new gp’s

A very good Christmàs

Confused

Low blood oxygen damage to vital organs.

COPD CADET

Does Qvar heal your lungs?

Update on bronchiectasis tests

Vertical or Horizontal ? .....

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