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Bronchiectusis

Hi I was wondering if anyone else often gets sharp cram like pains in the chest. I often get it when doing my shoe laces or just bending over I was just...

Hi I was wondering if anyone else often gets sharp cram like pains in the chest....

Carkaisabellacolin

•6 years ago

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Newbie with emphysema

Hi I was diagnosed with emphysema in November and I stop smoking the next day however. I was trying to be really positive and strong but things have happened...

Hi I was diagnosed with emphysema in November and I stop smoking the next day ho...

Julmac20

•6 years ago

23 Replies

blood gas

Would just like to put a warning out I was ill over the new year and ended in AE three times I have never had my blood gasses done in my wrist but had heard it...

Would just like to put a warning out I was ill over the new year and ended in AE...

shadow4me

•6 years ago

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High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillator for home use

I am chronic Bronchiectasis with coughing and chest infection all the times so need your kind advise in clearing my mucus from chest If anyone used...

I am chronic Bronchiectasis with coughing and chest infection all the times so n...

enm1sg

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Night Sleeping Posture to reduce morning coughing for Bronchiectasis paitent

Hi I am serious Bronchiectasis in both lungs and coughing or mucus is the problem especially when I get up in the morning. So in order to drain or loosen...

Hi I am serious Bronchiectasis in both lungs and coughing or mucus is the probl...

enm1sg

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Coming to terms with illness

Thought I'd introduce myself to you all, my names Lou I'm 38 and have copd. Been diagnosed for 2 years now. I still cannot accept the fact.. But.. My breathing...

Thought I'd introduce myself to you all, my names Lou I'm 38 and have copd. Been...

Cut3ypie

•6 years ago

11 Replies

lung disease

anyone else have interstital lung disease

emhuss

•6 years ago

5 Replies

How Long Can Pleurisy Last

Hi guys, looking for some advice and/or experiences re pleurisy? I was diagnosed at the end of November but it still doesn't seem to have completely gone,...

Hi guys, looking for some advice and/or experiences re pleurisy? I was diagnose...

Hoopl75

•6 years ago

5 Replies

cause of pulmonary fibrosis

it's come to my attention that a lot of the people i know who have pulmonary fibrosis were diagnosed at some stage of their life (early or later), however i...

it's come to my attention that a lot of the people i know who have pulmonary fib...

ttashiie

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Been told have to lose some weight, finding it really hard. cannot take many diet pills with COPD. Any ideas would be help full. Thanks

Dieting

Hidden

•6 years ago

36 Replies

Another wicked January

Ear sinus chest infection oh my, it is January I’ve gotten my annual winter infections. That last the duration of the winter last year it snowballed into...

Ear sinus chest infection oh my, it is January I’ve gotten my annual winter inf...

ICUcomabm2017

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Chest pain despite clear chest x-ray result?

Hi there. Back in August, I felt chest pain for quite a few days so I went to the GP who told me that it was chest pain I was feeling, and offered some...

Hi there. Back in August, I felt chest pain for quite a few days so I went to th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Over use of steroids

Hi everyone, I don’t know what to do. I have been taking unprescribed prednislone for about 20 days as my recovery from flu had got me down. This was as well...

Hi everyone, I don’t know what to do. I have been taking unprescribed prednislon...

Crankshaft

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Aspergillus

Hi, I had some blood test results back which show elevated aspergillus Niger. I'm not sure what this means and I don't see my consultant till February....

Hi, I had some blood test results back which show elevated aspergillus Niger. I'...

Meesey

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Diagnosed with multiple Pulmonary Embolisms

In addition to having COPD I have been diagnosed for the second time with multiple small pulmonary embolisms. The first time I was admitted to hospital as they...

In addition to having COPD I have been diagnosed for the second time with multip...

Kristen48

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Asthma

I have had asthma for ten years maybe longer had my inhalers changed dew to haveing a chest in chest infection ended up at hospital they put me on nebulizer do...

I have had asthma for ten years maybe longer had my inhalers changed dew to have...

Dollliz8

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Pop visit nearly 65 are they going to stop my disability

L was awarded mobility indefinite , but since pip came out l have had to fill a form in , l will be 64 in may so l think they are wanting to stop this , my...

L was awarded mobility indefinite , but since pip came out l have had to fill a ...

Park-side-view

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Interstitial Lung Disease & RA

I have just joined this forum, I'm in the U.K. Mum was diagnosed with Rhumatoid Arthritis approx 2.5-3 years ago. She is now treated by Retuximab Infusions,...

I have just joined this forum, I'm in the U.K. Mum was diagnosed with Rhumatoid...

Cazchapp

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Sob with normal saturation level

Have a family friend 83 years age wheezy with normsl oxygen sat 97%RA how does that happen or am i missing something does have dx emphysema and uses a rescue...

Have a family friend 83 years age wheezy with normsl oxygen sat 97%RA how does ...

Kricks1854

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Diagnosis relief

Hi, this is my 1st post. Basically, I've had asthma from birth, had my tonsils out at 18, have had 2 to 3 chest infections per year for at least a dozen years...

Hi, this is my 1st post. Basically, I've had asthma from birth, had my tonsils ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Pluersay

I was told on Tues last week I had pluersay prob wrong spelling got sent for xray and prescribed Doxycycling 100mg (8 capsules) 2 the first day then 1 a day...

I was told on Tues last week I had pluersay prob wrong spelling got sent for xra...

Christine5

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Allergies

Treatment for athsma I have been prescribed Montilucast and I am wondering have anyone else has been prescribed it and what side affects have they had

Treatment for athsma I have been prescribed Montilucast and I am wondering have ...

nottowell

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Newbie and I need info please!!

Hi, I'm 57 and just been told I have 'traces of emphysema' following CT scan. I'm being referred for breathing tests. I'm normally pretty healthy until this...

Hi, I'm 57 and just been told I have 'traces of emphysema' following CT scan. I...

Hidden

•6 years ago

38 Replies

Infection and breathless

Hi I have had a chest infection following a bout of flu. I have had amoxicillin and prednisone since Friday and I'm still very wheezy. I wouldn't say it's got...

Hi I have had a chest infection following a bout of flu. I have had amoxicillin ...

Lost29

•6 years ago

12 Replies

HELP! CF MEDICATION

Hi my 28 year old son has CF, Bronchiectasis, Aspergillus and Pseudomonas . He is concerned that he becoming immune to his medication. Can anyone offer any...

Hi my 28 year old son has CF, Bronchiectasis, Aspergillus and Pseudomonas . He ...

Jamesmum

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Dad keeps me going

JUST LIKE TO SAY WHEN I FEEL LOW I THINK OF MY DAD. HES 92 THIS YEAR AND HE NEVER MOANS. WHAT A STRONG CONSTITUTION HE HAS AT THE MOMENT ASTHMA STAGE 5...

JUST LIKE TO SAY WHEN I FEEL LOW I THINK OF MY DAD. HES 92 THIS YEAR AND HE NEV...

whinniethepooh

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Turmeric

Anybody take turmeric in a capsule or tea for copd. If so what benefits have you gained from it if any x

Anybody take turmeric in a capsule or tea for copd. If so what benefits have yo...

Lillian12

•6 years ago

35 Replies

Immediate reply

Accidently ingested inhalant capsule.. what should I do now

Verma211

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Change my medication

I had been on spriva medication for sometime but my health authority has told all GP to change spriva inhalation medication to Braltus inhalation capsule...

I had been on spriva medication for sometime but my health authority has told al...

Darkymcgee45

•6 years ago

2 Replies

been told i have to have a neck and shoulder mould made

ive been offered SABA radiotherapy but been told i have to have a neck and shoulder mould made to wear which will keep me still also they have to mark the spot...

ive been offered SABA radiotherapy but been told i have to have a neck and shoul...

hollyboo

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2018

Bronchiectusis

Newbie with emphysema

blood gas

High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillator for home use

Night Sleeping Posture to reduce morning coughing for Bronchiectasis paitent

Coming to terms with illness

lung disease

How Long Can Pleurisy Last

cause of pulmonary fibrosis

Been told have to lose some weight, finding it really hard. cannot take many diet pills with COPD. Any ideas would be help full. Thanks

Another wicked January

Chest pain despite clear chest x-ray result?

Over use of steroids

Aspergillus

Diagnosed with multiple Pulmonary Embolisms

Asthma

Pop visit nearly 65 are they going to stop my disability

Interstitial Lung Disease & RA

Sob with normal saturation level

Diagnosis relief

Pluersay

Allergies

Newbie and I need info please!!

Infection and breathless

HELP! CF MEDICATION

Dad keeps me going

Turmeric

Immediate reply

Change my medication

been told i have to have a neck and shoulder mould made

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