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New inhalers

I was PX some new inhalers yesterday, I have been treated for a chest infection since before Christmas I have had 3 different Antibiotics, steroids, nebulisers...

I was PX some new inhalers yesterday, I have been treated for a chest infection ...

grayann

•6 years ago

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Stomach trouble with antibiotics

Hi all. Just had an embarrassing and traumatic incident where I couldn’t get to a toilet in time. Is it common to have diarrhoea with some of the meds we take?...

Hi all. Just had an embarrassing and traumatic incident where I couldn’t get to ...

COPDPete

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Carbocisteine is decongestant or Expectorant

I have Bronchiectasis so coughing lots of time so thinking of talking to GP for prescription for Carbocisteine for ease of coughing but not sure if it is is...

I have Bronchiectasis so coughing lots of time so thinking of talking to GP for ...

enm1sg

•6 years ago

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Fit to fly

Just an update from my fit to fly post from over a month ago. I went to the airport with a letter from my doctor stating my condition, medication and saying...

Just an update from my fit to fly post from over a month ago. I went to the air...

SusieQs

•6 years ago

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PIP Westminster Debate 31 Jan 2018

Any one not already done so may want to share their experience of the PIP process to aid with the debate taking place next week. Sharing a FB page:...

Any one not already done so may want to share their experience of the PIP proces...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Oxygen

What effect does using oxygen have on you I know you get your breath back faster but in general does it make you feel better ie less tired ECT Thanks

What effect does using oxygen have on you I know you get your breath back faste...

Shadwell

•6 years ago

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Name Change.

I think that using 'Bard', Was far too grand for me. Cos I am just a simple lad From this photo you will see. The name that I have chosen, Is very near the...

I think that using 'Bard', Was far too grand for me. Cos I am just a simple lad ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Looking for some info

Hi all I have always been interested in a medication which was given to me As a child in the 1960s called Franol a small white tablet cant find any info...

Hi all I have always been interested in a medication which was given to me As a...

Marti1

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Lower respiratory tract infection

I have asthma and have been unwell with flu since 27th December which then resulted in LRTI. I’ve had 3 courses of steroids and 2 different courses of...

I have asthma and have been unwell with flu since 27th December which then resul...

Miley1972

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Death????

My lung Dr told me I should start thinking about hospice....how am I supposed to handle that except denial and shock.

My lung Dr told me I should start thinking about hospice....how am I supposed to...

Sjf129903

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Had surgery

Had my nasal surgery, septoplasty, fess and cit. Very tired now prob due to the anaesthetic, I slept on and off but very blocked so my throat is so sore. My...

Had my nasal surgery, septoplasty, fess and cit. Very tired now prob due to the ...

Shancock

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Stomach cramps

Morning all hope we are all OK today, I have a question please that might sound random, I have bronchiectasis, copd and asthma today I have the most awful...

Morning all hope we are all OK today, I have a question please that might sound ...

Usgang

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Update

So the cilia test came back as absolutely fine which is great news for our daughter. Although the trachea and both right and left broncos were still inflamed...

So the cilia test came back as absolutely fine which is great news for our daugh...

Jusy

•6 years ago

2 Replies

I really admire the people on this forum

Since joining the forum I have had the opportunity to read a lot of the posts and replies. This has given me a major insight into the problems and difficulties...

Since joining the forum I have had the opportunity to read a lot of the posts an...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Cough and Mucus

HI again all. My next question is regarding how you all deal with the cough. I find that, despite taking the mucus thinning meds, as soon as my head hits the...

HI again all. My next question is regarding how you all deal with the cough. I f...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

16 Replies

🔎 Lung Clinic

Well seen my lung doctor 👩‍⚕️ and the decided the going to stop ✋ my maintenance antibiotic’s as they don’t believe you can suffer as many infections as I...

Well seen my lung doctor 👩‍⚕️ and the decided the going to stop ✋ my maintenanc...

Hidden

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Allergic Asthma

Hi . I suffer with allergic asthma, over the years the allergies have become worse. The doctor has given me some tablets called Montelukast. Has anyone taken...

Hi . I suffer with allergic asthma, over the years the allergies have become wor...

Janlyn1953

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Bronchiectasis

Having a problem getting rid of this infection. 4 lots of antibiotics and still lots of sputum. I have strained my lower abdomen with all the coughing and now...

Having a problem getting rid of this infection. 4 lots of antibiotics and still ...

Mazer1947

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Hard scratchy feeling deep at back of throat

Hi friends, I’m still struggling with the constant mucus hours a day etc still unsure exactly where it is all being created consultants can’t seem to say,...

Hi friends, I’m still struggling with the constant mucus hours a day etc still u...

carolg1

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Lung cancer

My husband has lung cancer, and is going to have radiotherapy, the thing I am worried about is he is 87, does any one know anybody that enjoys good health...

My husband has lung cancer, and is going to have radiotherapy, the thing I am wo...

Marie22

•6 years ago

11 Replies

going up hills

i have emphysema and want to know if i should start going uphills and different angles to help lungs but how much is too much?

i have emphysema and want to know if i should start going uphills and different ...

homegirl59

•6 years ago

5 Replies

NEWBIE

Hi I'm diane 44, diagnosed with copd October 2015,Since then had lots of recurrent chest infections,Yes I'm a smoker, have been for nearly 30 years.I...

Hi I'm diane 44, diagnosed with copd October 2015,Since then had lots of recurr...

dids19

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Emphysema and chest infections

Hello. I have emphysema and have had 2 chest infections in 10 weeks. Do chest infections worsen my emphysema permanently?

Hello. I have emphysema and have had 2 chest infections in 10 weeks. Do chest in...

seanf

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Painful Limb

Hello has anyone with IPF had problem with painful shoulders and was told that body tissue breaking due to IPF and sign of last stgae

Hello has anyone with IPF had problem with painful shoulders and was told that ...

asfaan_abs

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Sleeping with COPD

What do you do at night-time, When you cannot sleep? I've never been much interested, In counting loads of sheep. I lie there warm and cozy, Considering my...

What do you do at night-time, When you cannot sleep? I've never been much intere...

Hidden

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Lung function test results

Am i entitled to no my FEV AND FVC %. My surgery are refusing to give me them

Chellsangels

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Family photos.

Lyd12 posting her lovely family photo triggered me to look through mine. I've been having trouble with my chest and an old school friend of mine, going back to...

Lyd12 posting her lovely family photo triggered me to look through mine. I've be...

Hidden

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Popcorn Lung....

https://copd.net/living/popcorn-lung/?utm_source=weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=180124&uuid=1278f264069d46947f2ab1e6a56ef38c Popcorn Lung is an...

https://copd.net/living/popcorn-lung/?utm_source=weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_cam...

Dmactds

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Increased mucus and steroid use

Hi Firstly, want to clarify that I am feeling fine now. However, a few weeks ago I got given a prescription for lyrica for some shoulder pain. The next day I...

Hi Firstly, want to clarify that I am feeling fine now. However, a few weeks a...

sinclair61

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Pneumothorax scare

It's safe to say that 2018 hasn't exactly started according to plan! Less than a week after my big appointment and tests with my team at the Brompton I had to...

It's safe to say that 2018 hasn't exactly started according to plan! Less than a...

dodgylungrunner

British Lung Foundation•6 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2018

New inhalers

Stomach trouble with antibiotics

Carbocisteine is decongestant or Expectorant

Fit to fly

PIP Westminster Debate 31 Jan 2018

Oxygen

Name Change.

Looking for some info

Lower respiratory tract infection

Death????

Had surgery

Stomach cramps

Update

I really admire the people on this forum

Cough and Mucus

🔎 Lung Clinic

Allergic Asthma

Bronchiectasis

Hard scratchy feeling deep at back of throat

Lung cancer

going up hills

NEWBIE

Emphysema and chest infections

Painful Limb

Sleeping with COPD

Lung function test results

Family photos.

Popcorn Lung....

Increased mucus and steroid use

Pneumothorax scare

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