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Wheezing and crackling!

Oh my I’m dealing with this right now happens to me once or 2 a year. I’ve been told it’s nothing!! Must not be to bad. What has helped me is lemon honey lots...

Oh my I’m dealing with this right now happens to me once or 2 a year. I’ve been ...

SVCavazos

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Travel Insurance

Hi My bank won’t insure me for my pre conditions I have Bronchiectasis, hyperthyroidism asthma to name but a few. Has anyone had the same problem and if so...

Hi My bank won’t insure me for my pre conditions I have Bronchiectasis, hyperth...

Dawnsunny

•6 years ago

59 Replies

Gullet and valve not working

Hello lovely people I thought I’d let you all know the outcome of my recent visit to gastro consultant, yes my esophogus and valve is not working as it should...

Hello lovely people I thought I’d let you all know the outcome of my recent visi...

carolg1

•6 years ago

30 Replies

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Bit more on the NHS (following knitter's recent post on ACOs)

Hi all, in case you didn't read that post - https://healthunlocked.com/blf/posts/private/137234902/accountable-care-organisations-nhs - ACOs are a major part...

Hi all, in case you didn't read that post - https://healthunlocked.com/blf/posts...

O2Trees

•6 years ago

14 Replies

HOW TO WIN A PIP APPEAL.

More and more on these forums I am seeing people in despair about the outcome of their PIP assessments and the worries and fears that they have about attending...

More and more on these forums I am seeing people in despair about the outcome of...

sufferer2

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Respire 1 and 2 trials offering hope

On the ERS newsletter, for bronchiectasis patients treating with twice daily 32.5mg ciproflaxin dry powder inhalation (DPI) taken over 14 days show reduced...

On the ERS newsletter, for bronchiectasis patients treating with twice daily 32....

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Respipedia

ERS has produced a respiratory wiki! With everything we need to know it seems but you have to join their membership scheme....

ERS has produced a respiratory wiki! With everything we need to know it seems bu...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Emphysema

I'd like to join discussions about emphysema. I was diagnosed 12 years ago. I am now 79. I believe I am in the moderate state. FEV 63%. I just started...

I'd like to join discussions about emphysema. I was diagnosed 12 years ago. I ...

dufuss

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Malignant pleural effusion with lung cancer

Pleural catheter installed two weeks ago. Pet scan lit him up like a Christmas tree December 27th. Trouble breathing and tight chest December 4th. Thought...

Pleural catheter installed two weeks ago. Pet scan lit him up like a Christmas ...

c0asty

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Doctors not giving options

I started with a new internist. They don't examine u anymore just talk. I told I have a hiatal hernia n my GI said he wouldn't operate n this new doctor said...

I started with a new internist. They don't examine u anymore just talk. I told I...

Pinky2017

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Insurance

I find it very odd that in the United States Viagra n smoking patches are covered by insurance. But my spiriva is 400$ not covered by insurance. I don't it...

I find it very odd that in the United States Viagra n smoking patches are covere...

Pinky2017

•6 years ago

2 Replies

X-ray

Hi everyone new to form had a chest infection which cleared up but doctor sent me for a x-ray they found what they think is a shadow top of right lung so...

Hi everyone new to form had a chest infection which cleared up but doctor sent m...

Casper20

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Strange skin marks on legs.

I am a 52 year old woman who has been getting growing red marks on my legs. They look raw and just wondered what they could be. Thanks Janisx

I am a 52 year old woman who has been getting growing red marks on my legs. The...

Curio666

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Losing memory or my marbles?

Has anyone else had the same problem as me or anything similar. Since coming out of hospital November and being diagnosed with bronchiectasis, copd and...

Has anyone else had the same problem as me or anything similar. Since coming out...

Usgang

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Early Man(the movie)

Are you a fan of 'Creature Comforts' and 'Wallace and Gromit' or anything by Nick Park and Aardman animations ,If you need an excuse to go to the cinema you...

Are you a fan of 'Creature Comforts' and 'Wallace and Gromit' or anything by Nic...

skischool

•6 years ago

5 Replies

New asthma diagosis

I went to doctor friday. I have influenza and very short of breath and my albuterol inhaler wasnt helping. They did my peak flow and it was at 250. They did...

I went to doctor friday. I have influenza and very short of breath and my albut...

Patish6

•6 years ago

21 Replies

hepatopulminary syndrome

Hi, i'm new here and have recently been diagnosed with the above condition, basically my liver is very scarred and not processing my blood properly, causing...

Hi, i'm new here and have recently been diagnosed with the above condition, ba...

Athame123

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Aerosure

Has anyone tried this? Does it work?

Doradee

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Gadgets.

How I loved my iPhone, my iPad and iPod. And all the other gadgets, that did a proper job. They made my life so easy and kept me well ahead. My writing then...

How I loved my iPhone, my iPad and iPod. And all the other gadgets, that did a p...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Spirometry result interpretations

Hi everyone, I just wondered if anyone can offer advice on my sisters Spirometry results. I’ve tried to look on the internet but it always takes you to...

Hi everyone, I just wondered if anyone can offer advice on my sisters Spirometry...

Laurie170

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Copd, bronchiectasis, asthma and benefits

Hi all I have an appt tomorrow with my Dr to talk about my new meds im on montelukast which I don't think are good for me, (having weird dreams, night sweats,...

Hi all I have an appt tomorrow with my Dr to talk about my new meds im on montel...

Usgang

•6 years ago

5 Replies

I have had OCPD for over 3 years and its not getting any better.

I like others wish to know how to make life easier. and wonder if there will ever be a cure.

I like others wish to know how to make life easier. and wonder if there will eve...

davidsharpe

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Stroke not diagnosed!

I'm wondering how many people have suffered a health problem but not diagnosed properly. A few years ago I was watching an election late at night and this...

I'm wondering how many people have suffered a health problem but not diagnosed p...

Lizzypick

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Air purifier

Hello, i think i’ve asked this question before. I have bought an air purifier, only a small one, and i’m wondering if they actually do help? ( i have copd). Do...

Hello, i think i’ve asked this question before. I have bought an air purifier, o...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

March

Did everyone manage to hear about or see pictures of the thousands of peaceful marchers for the NHS, that remarkably, the BBC & other news channels failed to...

Did everyone manage to hear about or see pictures of the thousands of peaceful m...

Lily-

•6 years ago

23 Replies

How can I get pneumonia 3 times in 9 months

Hi I've been diagnosed with type 2 pulmonary failure, and I've been taken to hospital 3 times in 9 months with pneumonia the last time they called it community...

Hi I've been diagnosed with type 2 pulmonary failure, and I've been taken to hos...

martina1959

•6 years ago

20 Replies

What options are left??

Hiya, my names Erin and I haven't been on here in a while but I've had a difficult winter with my asthma I have had 3 nebulisers so far and I've just finished...

Hiya, my names Erin and I haven't been on here in a while but I've had a difficu...

Erin001

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Hospital appointment

Good morning all,i was in hosp in November for a week with exacerbation i had a ct scan about 2 weeks after came out and spirometery and was put on oxygen i...

Good morning all,i was in hosp in November for a week with exacerbation i had a ...

nannyx6

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Thought For The Day.

The two most important days in your life are (a) The day you were born. And (b) The day you find out why you were born. Now here's a picture of a funny-looking...

The two most important days in your life are (a) The day you were born. And (b) ...

sufferer2

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Advise for flying long haul with Bronchiectasis

Hello,has anyone any advise for flying long haul with Bronchiectasis? My husband was diagnosed 2yrs ago and with treatment he has been very well but got a...

Hello,has anyone any advise for flying long haul with Bronchiectasis? My husband...

Cmcna

•6 years ago

4 Replies

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Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for February 2018

Wheezing and crackling!

Travel Insurance

Gullet and valve not working

Bit more on the NHS (following knitter's recent post on ACOs)

HOW TO WIN A PIP APPEAL.

Respire 1 and 2 trials offering hope

Respipedia

Emphysema

Malignant pleural effusion with lung cancer

Doctors not giving options

Insurance

X-ray

Strange skin marks on legs.

Losing memory or my marbles?

Early Man(the movie)

New asthma diagosis

hepatopulminary syndrome

Aerosure

Gadgets.

Spirometry result interpretations

Copd, bronchiectasis, asthma and benefits

I have had OCPD for over 3 years and its not getting any better.

Stroke not diagnosed!

Air purifier

March

How can I get pneumonia 3 times in 9 months

What options are left??

Hospital appointment

Thought For The Day.

Advise for flying long haul with Bronchiectasis

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