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Bronquiectasi and asma

Does anyone know if bronquiectasia always progress for asthma patients??? I asked this question to an specialist but he told me that possibilities are minimal,...

Does anyone know if bronquiectasia always progress for asthma patients??? I aske...

Aldo311

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Amitripylene. . buscopan

How Far Apart. can u take then. about 2_3. hours please

John645

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Unwanted weight gain 😢

Hi Guys Since being diagnosed with COPD (50% lung function) I have ballooned from 11st to nearly 18st. This has taken a year and I’m getting desperate to slim...

Hi Guys Since being diagnosed with COPD (50% lung function) I have ballooned fro...

CoffCoffWalkWalk

•6 years ago

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4th chest x-ray

Hi guys, I'm a little worried and my doctor is being really vague about things. I had a terrible cough for months and coughed up some blood. I was given...

Hi guys, I'm a little worried and my doctor is being really vague about things. ...

Harwoodsbolero

•6 years ago

5 Replies

latest health

Went to Physio yesterday was discharged as I now have an appointment at PMS or Pain management solutions in real words. It is in July. As anyone tried these...

Went to Physio yesterday was discharged as I now have an appointment at PMS or P...

katieoxo60

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Restless arms and legs

Lovely morning here nice cool breeze but I am so tired. This last week I have been having restless legs when I am in bed, which is seriously disturbing my...

Lovely morning here nice cool breeze but I am so tired. This last week I have be...

chubby2x22

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Gone Fishing

Went fishing today for the first time in my life, must be entering a new childhood at nearly 70 years of age. Cant believe how tired I was after fishing for 6...

Went fishing today for the first time in my life, must be entering a new childho...

Pantani

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Travel Insurance

Hi all, I wondered if you could recommend a travel insurance company please, that insures for lung conditions that require liquid oxygen. I’ve read that the...

Hi all, I wondered if you could recommend a travel insurance company please, th...

PeterG_123

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Nebbie

Hi guys another question just got nebuliser just wondering what the best thing to use to help mucus like any certain solutions I can put in that's suitable ,,,...

Hi guys another question just got nebuliser just wondering what the best thing t...

Southp

•6 years ago

9 Replies

No infomation

Hi I wonder if anyone could help. I got sent for a chest x-ray 2 weeks ago and went for results to GO today, she told me I have COPD but gave me no information...

Hi I wonder if anyone could help. I got sent for a chest x-ray 2 weeks ago and w...

Kittyjack

•6 years ago

16 Replies

I think I may have pleurisy I get sharp stabbing pains in my back and when it's not I feel a heaviness across my shoulders.

I think I may have pleurisy I get sharp stabbing pain in my back and when there's no pain I feel a heaviness across my shoulders there is no pain when I'm...

I think I may have pleurisy I get sharp stabbing pain in my back and when there'...

budanddawn1

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Exhausted when trying to do small jobs around the house

Hi, I'm New Here - I got a nasty chest virus which started 11 May, I was on antibiotics and steroids. Got worse and was put on more antibiotics and steroids....

Hi, I'm New Here - I got a nasty chest virus which started 11 May, I was on anti...

Jojotango

•6 years ago

36 Replies

Second post today about myself, this time and visit to consultant.

Hi again every one, I visited the hospital consultant, who did not give me a spirometer test and wasn't too interested in the fact that my FEV1/FVC is going...

Hi again every one, I visited the hospital consultant, who did not give me a spi...

anng1814

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Air Coolers vs. Air Conditioners

Hi everyone, I am trying to get some sort of air conditioner/cooler for my mother that is really easy to use and does not need filling up with water etc. Does...

Hi everyone, I am trying to get some sort of air conditioner/cooler for my mothe...

anng1814

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Nebuliser and travelling abroad

Hi I have just been to seen my consultant and he has prescribed a nebuliser at home. Just wondering has any one traveled abroad with one, what did you need to...

Hi I have just been to seen my consultant and he has prescribed a nebuliser at h...

Zstar

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Wondering about Bronchiectasis

Hi, (apologies if some of this is a bit ‘too much information’) I’ve had asthma since I was a small child. My asthma initially improved in adulthood, although...

Hi, (apologies if some of this is a bit ‘too much information’) I’ve had asthma ...

WindsweptRissa

•6 years ago

5 Replies

New member - Confused.com!!!

Hi all, Need some help and direction please if possible. It is a long message so apologises from the off!!! I am 48 a non-smoker and always been fit and...

Hi all, Need some help and direction please if possible. It is a long message so...

jase5371

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Oxygen therapy needed?

Have been having quite serious symptoms that my doctor has been dismissing. Shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, chest tightness, mental confusion, chronic...

Have been having quite serious symptoms that my doctor has been dismissing. Shor...

Lydia1960

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Inhaler side effects

I recently raised questions about dementia and the use of anticholinergic inhalers in the treatment of asthma and other forms of COPD. For anyone interested...

I recently raised questions about dementia and the use of anticholinergic inhale...

audrey2543

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Travel insurance and advice on help with benefits

Hi All. Just an enquiry after doing a quick quote of travel insurance for a cruise sometime as eliminated flying due to air con and catching infections...

Hi All. Just an enquiry after doing a quick quote of travel insurance for a crui...

san37

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Mucus blaster

Hi all just want a bit of advice what is the best thing to get to shift mucus tried a few things but not working any advice would be welcome thanks guys

Hi all just want a bit of advice what is the best thing to get to shift mucus tr...

Southp

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Does anyone know if Medical Marijuana has been used for COPD sufferers to help with their appetites etc....Has it had any beneficial use...

mistymim

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Sarcoïdosis - diagnosed today on top of Tuberculosis

Any fellow sufferers? I have gone from 5mg steroids to 80mgs

conventgirl

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Fitness to Fly

Who gives this certification ? our GP ? My respiratory nurses said yes but GP didn’t know much about it, I hope to go to US one last time to visit husbands...

Who gives this certification ? our GP ? My respiratory nurses said yes but GP di...

Samjeff

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Help

Does anyone else get anxiety or panic attacks with copd? I'm taking 15 mg of prednisone daily and was wondering if this may be the cause been taking them about...

Does anyone else get anxiety or panic attacks with copd? I'm taking 15 mg of pre...

Roy2277

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Looking for people who have mesothelioma in Wales to be a case study

Hi everyone, Action For Mesothelioma day is on July 6th, and I'm looking for people in Wales to share their story of diagnosis and day to day living with me....

Hi everyone, Action For Mesothelioma day is on July 6th, and I'm looking for peo...

LyndseyWales

British Lung Foundation•6 years ago

1 Reply

Oxygen cylinder trolley

Has anyone found a trolley to accommodate the bag supplied by Baywater Health with the small cylinders.

Has anyone found a trolley to accommodate the bag supplied by Baywater Health wi...

judall

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Worse breathlessness

Have COPD and last 2 weeks struggling more than usual. Could this be because of the high pollen count? Anyone else same problem? Thanks

Have COPD and last 2 weeks struggling more than usual. Could this be because of ...

Val1956

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Help with COPD ( benefits)

I have COPD and work is become hard ( I’m a community carer) can I cut back but get help with money. I’m off work again with a chest infection.

I have COPD and work is become hard ( I’m a community carer) can I cut back but ...

Jaydon02

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pacemaker

Friday I am going into hospital to have a Pacemaker inserted. I have been told by some medical professionals that it will also help with my breathing? I would...

Friday I am going into hospital to have a Pacemaker inserted. I have been told b...

dogcyrus

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for June 2018

Bronquiectasi and asma

Amitripylene. . buscopan

Unwanted weight gain 😢

4th chest x-ray

latest health

Restless arms and legs

Gone Fishing

Travel Insurance

Nebbie

No infomation

I think I may have pleurisy I get sharp stabbing pains in my back and when it's not I feel a heaviness across my shoulders.

Exhausted when trying to do small jobs around the house

Second post today about myself, this time and visit to consultant.

Air Coolers vs. Air Conditioners

Nebuliser and travelling abroad

Wondering about Bronchiectasis

New member - Confused.com!!!

Oxygen therapy needed?

Inhaler side effects

Travel insurance and advice on help with benefits

Mucus blaster

Does anyone know if Medical Marijuana has been used for COPD sufferers to help with their appetites etc....Has it had any beneficial use...

Sarcoïdosis - diagnosed today on top of Tuberculosis

Fitness to Fly

Help

Looking for people who have mesothelioma in Wales to be a case study

Oxygen cylinder trolley

Worse breathlessness

Help with COPD ( benefits)

Pacemaker

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