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PIP part 2 The result

i received two letters today from our charming post person,he/she loves to fold them almost in origami fashion and occasionally tear of the corners before...

i received two letters today from our charming post person,he/she loves to fold ...

skischool

•6 years ago

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Urinary retention

Hi everyone Anyone had problems with Urinary retention, or UTI’s while on Spiriva (tiotropium) I have noticed that lately I have to squeeze out the last of my...

Hi everyone Anyone had problems with Urinary retention, or UTI’s while on Spiri...

Dollysdream

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Read this brilliant

Researchers have uncovered a molecular pathway that can be blocked to potentially prevent the destructive inflammation of chronic obstructive pulmonary...

Researchers have uncovered a molecular pathway that can be blocked to potentiall...

Vonnie50

•6 years ago

15 Replies

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Airport assistance

I have just received a sunflower lanyard from Heathrow airport. This lanyard lets the staff know that you have an invisible disability and you also get through...

I have just received a sunflower lanyard from Heathrow airport. This lanyard let...

grumpyoldgit

•6 years ago

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Results from Pneumonia.

Hi .my name is Sharon & I am 77 yrs old. I had pneumonia in Oct.2017. Had a horrible cough before I was diagnosed & ever since with a lot of wheezing that wont...

Hi .my name is Sharon & I am 77 yrs old. I had pneumonia in Oct.2017. Had a horr...

sharonheadley59

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Taking immune suppressants

Hello everyone it's been a while since I posted anything. I've recently have been prescibe mycophenalate and I noticed that I've been feeling jittert, forget...

Hello everyone it's been a while since I posted anything. I've recently have bee...

Regina77

•6 years ago

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4 Month Cough

I’m writing on here just for some feedback about a cough that I’ve had for a little over 4 months. I am 18, 5’7, and 135 pounds. I have seen three doctors...

I’m writing on here just for some feedback about a cough that I’ve had for a lit...

Runninggall

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Breathlessness

Blood oxygen 92 but very very breathless Doctor says oxygen no use I have asbestos plaque COPD

Blood oxygen 92 but very very breathless Doctor says oxygen no use I have asbes...

Socreates

•6 years ago

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Eating and breathless

Why do I feel so breathless and tired after eating? Is this normal? I have severe copd emphysema

Why do I feel so breathless and tired after eating? Is this normal? I have sever...

Tilantoe

•6 years ago

44 Replies

Low pulse rate with coughing?

Over the last few days, I have noticed that my pulse rate drops considerably during or after a cough fit. The other morning after my normal coughing fit on...

Over the last few days, I have noticed that my pulse rate drops considerably dur...

greatauntali

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Looking for recommendations for Portable Oxygen - small - lightweight

Good evening everyone. I have COPD but also have a heart problem and have to have 16 hrs of Oxygen a day. It's a pain but it helps me so much, not so tired...

Good evening everyone. I have COPD but also have a heart problem and have to ha...

Gcole

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Breathlessness

Hi, I'm hoping for some advice. I've been struggling with significant breathlessness since Jan when I had a chest infection. I'm hardly going out and doing...

Hi, I'm hoping for some advice. I've been struggling with significant breathless...

Flossy1969

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Ali 24

If your lung function is 56percent is that bad just wondering lol ty

Ali24

•6 years ago

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Need advice a.s.a.p

I went for a medical and they said am not entitled to ESA I have c.o.p.d it’s really bad I can’t breathe allow working can any one help please?

I went for a medical and they said am not entitled to ESA I have c.o.p.d it’s re...

Bobby141084

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Not petroleum based

Does anyone know of a lipstick which is NOT petroleum or paraffin based please? I am now on oxygen therapy and been told not to use anything petroleum...

Does anyone know of a lipstick which is NOT petroleum or paraffin based please...

Sue1719

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Pulmonary hypertension

Good afternoon all, After my last visit to Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester UK. I found out that I am also suffering with pulmonary hypertension on the...

Good afternoon all, After my last visit to Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester U...

Joseph260268

•6 years ago

2 Replies

A song about COPD.

What a difference a day made Twenty-four little hours Brought the sun and the flowers Where there used to be rain My yesterday was blue, dear Today I'm a part...

What a difference a day made Twenty-four little hours Brought the sun and the fl...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Meet with surgeon

Hi everyone well tomorrow I meet with the surgeon at The Royal Brompton Hospital in London to discuss my LVRS. Op. I hope he wants me in quickly so I can...

Hi everyone well tomorrow I meet with the surgeon at The Royal Brompton Hospital...

Alfiebax2

•6 years ago

48 Replies

Copd

I have been on the forum for awhile now Not one for texting just like reading comments I have COPD angina I am on 2 L of oxygen I seem to be using more...

I have been on the forum for awhile now Not one for texting just like reading co...

Pipo4554

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Copd

At hospital yesterday my breathing getting worse It was at 87

Pipo4554

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Green Tea and Antibiotics

G`day Everyone, just wanted to let you know of a study i stumbled upon, something that can help get rid of those stubborn bugs, something i just tried and has...

G`day Everyone, just wanted to let you know of a study i stumbled upon, somethin...

ivok

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Just Because

Well seen doctor AND been for X-ray re cubital tunnel syndrome I surspect am suffering from. Doc did few test and is organising some electric conductive nerves...

Well seen doctor AND been for X-ray re cubital tunnel syndrome I surspect am suf...

Hidden

•6 years ago

11 Replies

To have or not to have

I wanted to have another breathing test done. My doctor basically said no that I didn't need another one. I have not smoked in 14 months and wondered if any...

I wanted to have another breathing test done. My doctor basically said no that I...

Lady11

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Flying with or after a cold

Hi Please can anyone advise? Ihave just started a cold yesterday with a sore throat. I’m flying in 10 days time- a nearly 3 hour flight to Italy. Should I be...

Hi Please can anyone advise? Ihave just started a cold yesterday with a sore th...

Greenrememberedhills

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Chest and shoulder pain

I have been going through chest pain for last 04 months in the right side of my chest. I also experience shoulder on the right side . The pain seems to come...

I have been going through chest pain for last 04 months in the right side of my ...

Madum

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Any news from Kemety??

Flowers for my LAM Sis 💐 Wishing her well 💕🌸💓🌷 Fran

Hidden

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Sedation COPD

Am I allowed to have sedation for a colonoscopy if I have moderate COPD (FEV¹ of 61%) ? Thanks, George

Am I allowed to have sedation for a colonoscopy if I have moderate COPD (FEV¹ of...

ggeorgiou

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Is this possible?

My last X-ray in Jan said I had mild emphysema changes and several ring shadows representing bronchiectasis, (I didn't think these could be seen on a X-ray )...

My last X-ray in Jan said I had mild emphysema changes and several ring shadows ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Azithromycin

Has anyone experienced side effects while taking this antibiotic. E. G. Pains in back and chest, severe indigestion, increased sob and lack of sleep

Has anyone experienced side effects while taking this antibiotic. E. G. Pains in...

mikeadams51

•6 years ago

12 Replies

CONFUSION ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

Hi all and hope you are all enjoying the warm weather and not suffering from it. I am a bit confused about my blood pressure. The nurse came today and my blood...

Hi all and hope you are all enjoying the warm weather and not suffering from it....

Stumpy55

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2018

PIP part 2 The result

Urinary retention

Read this brilliant

Airport assistance

Results from Pneumonia.

Taking immune suppressants

4 Month Cough

Breathlessness

Eating and breathless

Low pulse rate with coughing?

Looking for recommendations for Portable Oxygen - small - lightweight

Breathlessness

Ali 24

Need advice a.s.a.p

Not petroleum based

Pulmonary hypertension

A song about COPD.

Meet with surgeon

Copd

Copd

Green Tea and Antibiotics

Just Because

To have or not to have

Flying with or after a cold

Chest and shoulder pain

Any news from Kemety??

Sedation COPD

Is this possible?

Azithromycin

CONFUSION ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

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