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Bad sleeper on steroids

Hi, i have ABPA, im on steroids daily, started them mths ago,not had any problems till the last few weeks, the only side effect now is sleeping i dont get...

Hi, i have ABPA, im on steroids daily, started them mths ago,not had any probl...

Paulabpa

•6 years ago

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:) I don't believe it

Well I had Christmas week off work due to Flu and chest problems, two days back in work and then off again due to flu symptoms (maybe a cold) and chest...

Well I had Christmas week off work due to Flu and chest problems, two days back ...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

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Worsening Breathing Difficulties

Hi all, I have been experiencing breathing difficulties for a few years (which have recently worsened) yet still no formal diagnosis. It began in 2005 with...

Hi all, I have been experiencing breathing difficulties for a few years (which ...

ZM1980

•6 years ago

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Tuberculosis

Hi everyone, I have just been told I have tuberculosis! I have emphysema and bronchiectasis and this news was a bit of a shock. The TB nurse is visiting me...

Hi everyone, I have just been told I have tuberculosis! I have emphysema and bro...

agammyt

•6 years ago

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Flagyl for bronchiectasis

Just wondering if any of you fellow bronchiectasis friends have been prescribed flagyl for an exacerbation. If so, how was your experience? Mine has been a...

Just wondering if any of you fellow bronchiectasis friends have been prescribed ...

janetbogard

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Cramp?

Hi all. I’m currently on prednisone and a couple of hypertension drugs. Increasingly finding that my right hand is cramping up. Pred dose is as low as I can...

Hi all. I’m currently on prednisone and a couple of hypertension drugs. Increasi...

COPDPete

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Can’tbebothereditis

I didn't write this poem. Couldn't be bothered. Found it on the net. Can’tbebothereditis: A really distressing disease. The docs are quite sure that they won’t...

I didn't write this poem. Couldn't be bothered. Found it on the net. Can’tbeboth...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Anxiety

Well the biggest problem -well it is for me- for us IPF'ers is anxiety!? Hands up for those who agree! But I find little help here. U tube has some help...

Well the biggest problem -well it is for me- for us IPF'ers is anxiety!? Hands...

joke

•6 years ago

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Which is the most effective inhaler?

I have pulmonary fibrosis, and have difficulty breathing because I am constantly coughing, trying to clear the mucus from my lungs. I have a salbutamol...

I have pulmonary fibrosis, and have difficulty breathing because I am constantly...

Lynzilou

•6 years ago

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Found my One and Only Proper Spirometry Flow chart today, Makes one think unless I am misreading it

So by proper I mean sitting in a cubicle with nose clip and face mask:) My other ones have been desk-top units one in Russia and one at my UK ex GP (ex because...

So by proper I mean sitting in a cubicle with nose clip and face mask:) My other...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Endobronchial Valves

My husband had 6 of these valves put in just over a week ago. Should you feel the benefit immediately or does it take a couple of weeks? Thank you.

My husband had 6 of these valves put in just over a week ago. Should you feel th...

Sarahteamrobert

•6 years ago

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Pseudohyphae cells & fungi laryngitis / oral thrush

Well I give in and bit the bullet AND started my antibiotics and steriodes. Why well my throat was showing no signs of abating AND I had give myself...

Well I give in and bit the bullet AND started my antibiotics and steriodes. Why ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Noise when trying to sleep.

When trying to sleep at night I get loud noises from my breathing. Which ever side I lay. The noises vary and seem very loud. I have only slight mucas when I...

When trying to sleep at night I get loud noises from my breathing. Which ever s...

Snowie49

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Good morning!

Good morning to you all! It's a bright, lovely day here in Eastbourne and for once I want to get moving and go out. What a difference it makes to have a bit of...

Good morning to you all! It's a bright, lovely day here in Eastbourne and for on...

MoyB

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Winter glorious Winter ?

Hello BLF friends Hmmm Aria is looking out then looking back at me..big flakes...I can only say Spring will come soon, that is a promise! Have a nice Sunday...

Hello BLF friends Hmmm Aria is looking out then looking back at me..big flakes....

Hidden

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Just started

Hi all have had Bronchiectesis for many years, recently had Strepp pneumonia, at A&E yesterday with terrific pain under rib cage right side, had tests...

Hi all have had Bronchiectesis for many years, recently had Strepp pneumonia, at...

tutt

•6 years ago

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Breathing!

I have pulmonary fibrosis and I have difficulty breathing. As soon as I breathe in, I cough, and can't stop coughing. Any help appreciated

I have pulmonary fibrosis and I have difficulty breathing. As soon as I breathe...

Lynzilou

•6 years ago

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Aerosure medic-how to disinfect.

I've bought myself an Aerosure Medic to help me with my COPD.The instructions tell you to clean it with a mild disinfectant.The examples it gives you are...

I've bought myself an Aerosure Medic to help me with my COPD.The instructions te...

Picasso10

•6 years ago

26 Replies

a blessing

hi guys well i was supossed to have my biopsy on wednesday but the nurse rang it got cancelled well a blessing id say as i wasnt to well so yet again went to...

hi guys well i was supossed to have my biopsy on wednesday but the nurse rang it...

Dion3844o1

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Travel insurance chest infection question

I know travel insurance is more expensive for me because of my condition. 1 of the questions is "have you had a chest infection/pneumonia in the past year and...

I know travel insurance is more expensive for me because of my condition. 1 of t...

fluke13

•6 years ago

19 Replies

A nonsense rhyme.

My Grandmother taught me this about 70 years past. Maybe anybody feeling down on this miserable Saturday will be a little cheered. It was a nice September...

My Grandmother taught me this about 70 years past. Maybe anybody feeling down on...

dak1507

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Fed up

Day 18 of chest infection. Antibiotics finished 2 days ago, day 9 of steroids. Chest still tight and breathing not perfect. Plus side Ive had my voice back for...

Day 18 of chest infection. Antibiotics finished 2 days ago, day 9 of steroids. C...

mas7656

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Hypoxic Challenge Test ( Certificate to fly ) - If Hospital share the result with Airlines

Hi I have been asked to attend the Hypoxic Challenge Test by RBHT due to my lung conditions and I am worried if the test results make me difficult to fly in...

Hi I have been asked to attend the Hypoxic Challenge Test by RBHT due to my lu...

enm1sg

•6 years ago

20 Replies

I am grateful..

Hello ☀️ We have done that one I think..some days when I wake up, I try to focus on the fact I have a lot to be grateful for, then I see the coming day in a...

Hello ☀️ We have done that one I think..some days when I wake up, I try to focu...

Hidden

•6 years ago

57 Replies

Are you suffering financial hardship due to illness or disability?

Further to my post entitled 'How to win a PIP appeal' (link posted at the end of this artical) I would like to bring to the attention of forum users a little...

Further to my post entitled 'How to win a PIP appeal' (link posted at the end of...

sufferer2

•6 years ago

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Dimentia and COPD

COPD and Memory issues has anyone experienced severe memory,issues with COPD. I just had a memory test and I failed!! I have stage 4 COPD, have oxygen...

COPD and Memory issues has anyone experienced severe memory,issues with COPD. ...

Mooskie

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Prednisolone- concern over dosage

Hi all, I’m under the Brompton for eosinophilic asthma- at my 6 monthly appt last Monday my bloods showed an increase in eosinophils from 0.2 to 0.9 as a...

Hi all, I’m under the Brompton for eosinophilic asthma- at my 6 monthly appt las...

Scottiedog11

•6 years ago

16 Replies

My mom has end stage copd

My mom has end stage copd severely low oxygen levels 70's most of the time drs give her 3 months left to live a nd I'm looking for something to help her o2...

My mom has end stage copd severely low oxygen levels 70's most of the time drs g...

Phyllis1982

•6 years ago

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I had fiberglass exposures and now am in constant pain. Will the fiberglass eventually leave my systems?

Hello, my name is Nathan and I am quite young. I have had bad fiberglass exposures for a few months in my home. I am since out of there but even a month later...

Hello, my name is Nathan and I am quite young. I have had bad fiberglass exposur...

NanonHealth

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Cellulitis

Any tips please for this painful condition. First Dr I saw said it was water retention, next one said Cellulitis prescribed antibiotics but I still have it my...

Any tips please for this painful condition. First Dr I saw said it was water ret...

Jansy16

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for February 2018

Bad sleeper on steroids

:) I don't believe it

Worsening Breathing Difficulties

Tuberculosis

Flagyl for bronchiectasis

Cramp?

Can’tbebothereditis

Anxiety

Which is the most effective inhaler?

Found my One and Only Proper Spirometry Flow chart today, Makes one think unless I am misreading it

Endobronchial Valves

Pseudohyphae cells & fungi laryngitis / oral thrush

Noise when trying to sleep.

Good morning!

Winter glorious Winter ?

Just started

Breathing!

Aerosure medic-how to disinfect.

a blessing

Travel insurance chest infection question

A nonsense rhyme.

Fed up

Hypoxic Challenge Test ( Certificate to fly ) - If Hospital share the result with Airlines

I am grateful..

Are you suffering financial hardship due to illness or disability?

Dimentia and COPD

Prednisolone- concern over dosage

My mom has end stage copd

I had fiberglass exposures and now am in constant pain. Will the fiberglass eventually leave my systems?

Cellulitis

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