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Some good news for the future?

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Sohara

•6 years ago

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Bronchiectasis and oil paints

Taken up painting again after a 35 year hiatus. Only ever used oils. However, it's been suggested that the oils and solvents are fairly toxic and could make my...

Taken up painting again after a 35 year hiatus. Only ever used oils. However, it...

paddlin-maddlin

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Inogen One G4

Just had a nice conversation with Intermedical who rightly says I’d need too many batteries with the G4. So recommends the G3. Has anyone had experience with...

Just had a nice conversation with Intermedical who rightly says I’d need too man...

Samjeff

•6 years ago

21 Replies

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Singing for lung health

Singing is a great activity to improve lung health. In this short film, meet our singing group in Colchester. They're a lovely bunch of people from all walks...

Singing is a great activity to improve lung health. In this short film, meet our...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Excercise

Can vacuum cleaning be classed as part of exercise routine. I find it takes a lot of energy! Lilian xxxxx

Can vacuum cleaning be classed as part of exercise routine. I find it takes a l...

Lilian226

•6 years ago

33 Replies

Nasal drip

ND Most irritating nasal drip with oxygen use, both cannula and bipap mask. Any help for it?

ND Most irritating nasal drip with oxygen use, both cannula and bipap mask. Any ...

Adeletruitt

•6 years ago

1 Reply

holiday insurance

I had COPD about ten years ago, had quit smoking four years before, but got a lot better losing weight exercise etc, and was taken of oxygen three years ago....

I had COPD about ten years ago, had quit smoking four years before, but got a lo...

oldham21

•6 years ago

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Pet comfort

A fellow wanted a pet. A bird of some sort. Off he went to the pet shop to find one. He didn't want a parrot. Too squawky, nor a budgie for the same reason. As...

A fellow wanted a pet. A bird of some sort. Off he went to the pet shop to find ...

dak1507

•6 years ago

4 Replies

The Kardomah Cafe

He must have loved his coffee He went there every day. Just to have one single cup Before he went to pay. He never read the paper Provided there for free....

He must have loved his coffee He went there every day. Just to have one single c...

Hidden

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Shadow on lung

Hi had a few chest infection since Xmas been to docs had antibiotics still had cough went again to the docs sent for X ray and a shadow has shown up waiting...

Hi had a few chest infection since Xmas been to docs had antibiotics still had c...

Michelle-23

•6 years ago

12 Replies

SLEEP

Quick question. Is a lack of sleep a cause of additional problems for COPD? How important is sleep in controlling it? I try and get to sleep around 9pm as I...

Quick question. Is a lack of sleep a cause of additional problems for COPD? How...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

17 Replies

My blue tongue during/straight after exercise (PHOTO)

Hey guys, so this is the colour my tongue turns immediately during or after exercise and goes away. Symptoms with it include: *shortness of breath *rarely...

Hey guys, so this is the colour my tongue turns immediately during or after exer...

Jonnyhabak1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Worried if heart failure

Hi, recently a few months ago I had symptoms of acid reflux, and along with shortness of breath and chest pains. I went to the hospital, and did a chest X-ray...

Hi, recently a few months ago I had symptoms of acid reflux, and along with shor...

Jonnyhabak1

•6 years ago

3 Replies

from Italy

Hi , I'm Elisabetta I've got two different diagnoses from April 2017 to now one in Italy that declare ipf and other one in London with Ipaf ...I've not made a...

Hi , I'm Elisabetta I've got two different diagnoses from April 2017 to now one ...

guiagambi

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Anyone still struggling after a week og antibiotics for chest infection??

I went to the doctors on Monday just gone and got Amoxicillin 500mg for my chest infection. But I still dont feel any better. I have asthma and bronchiectasis....

I went to the doctors on Monday just gone and got Amoxicillin 500mg for my chest...

jaybabes2003

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Worried about biopsy results

I have a small tumour in my left lung after having been diagnosed with peuniomia I was given antibiotics feeling fine now ,told that it could be result of...

I have a small tumour in my left lung after having been diagnosed with peuniomia...

Cullis

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Tickly cough in August still not fully cleared

Hi all, Just need a bit of advice please...I had a sudden weird tickly but very bad cough back in August. Literally came on suddenly with no other symptoms, no...

Hi all, Just need a bit of advice please...I had a sudden weird tickly but very ...

Joh81

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Does anyone know in laymends terms why get the flu and pneumonia shot?Or does your doc like mine just say at your age you need our help.

Shots flu pneumonia

Judybug212

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Mobile phone auto correct

I just want to apologise for any stupid sentences or nonsense word structure. It's not me it's the stupid autocorrect on the phone:) That's my story and I'm...

I just want to apologise for any stupid sentences or nonsense word structure. It...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Iv sedation and copd

Hi everyone. I am a new member to this forum after recently being diagnosed with moderate upper lobe emphysema and traction bronchiectasis with early honeycomb...

Hi everyone. I am a new member to this forum after recently being diagnosed with...

Hidden

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Asthma / diabetes

Asthma & Diabetes. I'm just recovering from pleurisy infection 5 days in hospital, and feel very weak. I've also been told I may have type 2 diabetes due to...

Asthma & Diabetes. I'm just recovering from pleurisy infection 5 days in hospita...

myvanwy

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Emphysema

Hi. My partner was told last week he has emphysema and 52% lung function. He was prescribed a "puffer" like u get for asthma. He has to go back to hospital I'm...

Hi. My partner was told last week he has emphysema and 52% lung function. He was...

Titchel

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Me. &. My. Outlook. Carry on

Hi. All. Try. To stay. positive And. Hopeful. Things. Can and do. Improve. Days. Are getting lighter. Soon spring flowers will be. Showing. It...

Hi. All. Try. To stay. positive And. Hopeful. Things. Can and do. I...

Tricity125

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Oxygen and asthma

I have asthma Year round because of allergies. This time last year it seemed really bad. Went to Dr and put on oxygen because I failed 6 min walk test. Later...

I have asthma Year round because of allergies. This time last year it seemed re...

Grammyluvs

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Diazepam the culprit...?

Post Script to earlier post - I take diazepam 2 - 4 mg per night - does anyone know if this might affect/worsen breathing problems? Best wishes Swimmer

Post Script to earlier post - I take diazepam 2 - 4 mg per night - does anyone k...

swimmer

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Inexplicable worsening breathlessness....?

Hi Everyone Here I am asking for help again. I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis in 2012. I have had lots of tests and several treatments for infection with...

Hi Everyone Here I am asking for help again. I was diagnosed with bronchiectasi...

swimmer

•6 years ago

2 Replies

CONTINUES CHEST INFECTION...HELP, PLEASE

Having read several comments, with regard to constant chest infections, I have emergency pack, consisting of 5mg predisalone, and antibiotics, Doxycycline, I...

Having read several comments, with regard to constant chest infections, I have e...

AnjiJ

•6 years ago

5 Replies

does anyone have a condition called tracheobronchomalacia and do they have access to treatment outcomes and is their any research out their

hi, my name is LasLynda I have asthma and a rare lung condition which I've been in hospital recently called Tracheobronchomalacia. I wonder if any of you have...

hi, my name is LasLynda I have asthma and a rare lung condition which I've been ...

laslynda

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Confused over how many litres per minute.

Hi everyone. Ive just started oxygen therapy and ive got confused(doesn't take much these days). Im using nhs gas canister and im on ambulatory oxygen. Is my...

Hi everyone. Ive just started oxygen therapy and ive got confused(doesn't take m...

Suzie2609

•6 years ago

5 Replies

What will the neighbours think.

My dear old Mum has gone now She reached just 94. For all those years she worried. About the folk next door. That is what I used to think When as a little......

My dear old Mum has gone now She reached just 94. For all those years she worrie...

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for February 2018

Some good news for the future?

Bronchiectasis and oil paints

Inogen One G4

Singing for lung health

Excercise

Nasal drip

holiday insurance

Pet comfort

The Kardomah Cafe

Shadow on lung

SLEEP

My blue tongue during/straight after exercise (PHOTO)

Worried if heart failure

from Italy

Anyone still struggling after a week og antibiotics for chest infection??

Worried about biopsy results

Tickly cough in August still not fully cleared

Does anyone know in laymends terms why get the flu and pneumonia shot?Or does your doc like mine just say at your age you need our help.

Mobile phone auto correct

Iv sedation and copd

Asthma / diabetes

Emphysema

Me. &. My. Outlook. Carry on

Oxygen and asthma

Diazepam the culprit...?

Inexplicable worsening breathlessness....?

CONTINUES CHEST INFECTION...HELP, PLEASE

does anyone have a condition called tracheobronchomalacia and do they have access to treatment outcomes and is their any research out their

Confused over how many litres per minute.

What will the neighbours think.

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