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Just needed some time to process things

Was away to see my consultant last week.. He told me that copd has taken 63% of my lung capacity only 37% is ok ..😢 just discovered I have Bronchiectasis to...

Was away to see my consultant last week.. He told me that copd has taken 63% of ...

Candyred

•5 years ago

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Nhs consultant says Ski's is a scoundrel

One of the problems with having devices inserted into your body is the possibility that your body may be allergic to them and react unfavourably or even try to...

One of the problems with having devices inserted into your body is the possibili...

skischool

•5 years ago

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Red sky at night...

Hello dear BLF friends, Looks like winter has set in over the hospital. Poor Mum has to have another foot op on Friday morning. This morning’s surgeon said...

Hello dear BLF friends, Looks like winter has set in over the hospital. Poor Mu...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Enfermedad intersticial pulmonar

Hello After weaning prednisone from 40mg to 20mg in 5 months I am now at 18 mg during 8 days suffering only fatigue with dyspnea with continuous oxygen....

Hello After weaning prednisone from 40mg to 20mg in 5 months I am now at 18 mg ...

Chanquete

•5 years ago

1 Reply

An act of kindness is never wasted....?

Picture this, As a sufferer of multiple lung conditions walking uphill is for me one of the most arduous tasks I can perform and can leave me totally wiped out...

Picture this, As a sufferer of multiple lung conditions walking uphill is for me...

ledge

•5 years ago

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Update on Braltus Rash?

Hi all, Just an update on the rash situation... Rash has spread to base of spine - legs - inside of arms - ribs - both sides. Itching and Burning, very...

Hi all, Just an update on the rash situation... Rash has spread to base of spine...

Zenga

•5 years ago

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Goodbye to my dear friend

Feeling lost this morning. On top of struggling with Bronchiectasis flare up due to on going Haemophilis I lost my very dear friend yesterday. She had COPD...

Feeling lost this morning. On top of struggling with Bronchiectasis flare up due...

shouty

•5 years ago

40 Replies

Bronchitis and drop in fev1

I am very concerned. I just got back from my asthma doctor, I have asthma and COPD. I had an acute attack of bronchitis with a very dry hacking cough. It...

I am very concerned. I just got back from my asthma doctor, I have asthma and CO...

gemlady12

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Stents

I have seen my consultant today and he is going to refer me to a specialist to see if I can qualify for stents in my lung or maybe require a Lung Volume...

I have seen my consultant today and he is going to refer me to a specialist to s...

Will57

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Not asthma

Been to consultant today and he's said every test I've had so far shows I don't have asthma... I said so it's not ruled out it's asthma but it's likely to not...

Been to consultant today and he's said every test I've had so far shows I don't ...

Chip_y2kuk

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Order of daily posts

In the beginning posts used to be in time and date order. E.G 1hr, 2hr and 1 d etc. With the iPad app the posts are spread in not any particular order so I...

In the beginning posts used to be in time and date order. E.G 1hr, 2hr and 1 d e...

mikeadams51

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Don't be duped!

On the 29th November my GP intends to expel me from his surgery, because I discovered by chance this time last year, I had Emphysema, and Pulmonary Fibrosis,...

On the 29th November my GP intends to expel me from his surgery, because I disco...

dumpton

•5 years ago

91 Replies

Good-bye caravan, Hello Aygo.

I bought a little car last week To get me round the town. I'd looked at oh so many It began to wear me down. At last I finally decided On one I thought quite...

I bought a little car last week To get me round the town. I'd looked at oh so ma...

Hidden

•5 years ago

41 Replies

New asthma team

I used to be on this forum under a different pseudonym so hi again! My asthma seemed to be going well; until last week, my last attack was ‘just’ a severe one...

I used to be on this forum under a different pseudonym so hi again! My asthma s...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Barneys blood

I have copd and im on oxygen 24/7 however although i do get breathless from time to time the oxygen therapy is for polycythemia which is a condition where too...

I have copd and im on oxygen 24/7 however although i do get breathless from time...

Barney1947

•5 years ago

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Cystic fibrosis testing in adults

Has anyone recently been tested for cystic fibrosis? I already have bronchiectisis, mild pulmonary hypertension but my consultant wants to know the cause of my...

Has anyone recently been tested for cystic fibrosis? I already have bronchiectis...

Diane11270

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Oxygen levels when exercising

When I sit my o2 levels are 92-98 average 95. If I start to walk around ,get dressed, tidy kitchen etc it goes down very quickly to 78. I have just done a walk...

When I sit my o2 levels are 92-98 average 95. If I start to walk around ,get dre...

Jomo46

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Treatment at a stand still

Went to my doctor the other day to explain that I can't continue the way things are going. I feel like crap most days and struggle after a busy week. I have...

Went to my doctor the other day to explain that I can't continue the way things ...

Mellypad

•5 years ago

35 Replies

Hi can anyone tell me the diff...

Hi can anyone tell me the difference between ipf and pf if there is a difference thank-you.

Hi can anyone tell me the difference between ipf and pf if there is a difference...

Dion3844o1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

COPD/Low Oxygen levels/TIA links.

Morning all I am currently in a stroke ward after suffering a suspected stroke last Thursday. My BP has been slightly raised since the initial collapse, where...

Morning all I am currently in a stroke ward after suffering a suspected stroke ...

BrianTaylor

•5 years ago

28 Replies

mctd/pulmonary fibrosis

hi all well after a long 2 and half year of well ,we think you could have ,or were not sure ,iv finally got the diagnosis of [rumathoyd arthritus]which has...

hi all well after a long 2 and half year of well ,we think you could have ,or we...

Dion3844o1

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Perpetual Motions.

I know I shouldn't have it, but just one piece won't hurt. I certainly won't have more than one I'll tell you that for cert. Bye eck though, that was nice,...

I know I shouldn't have it, but just one piece won't hurt. I certainly won't hav...

Hidden

•5 years ago

48 Replies

Pnumothorax question

Sorry to post again.....just wanted some advice.....quick back story...husband is a firefighter who attended Grenfell.....shortly after Grenfell he came down...

Sorry to post again.....just wanted some advice.....quick back story...husband i...

Tinkerbell801

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Pregnancy

Anyone with PCD got children plus was it difficult to have one. Please

ManalRash

•5 years ago

7 Replies

More CO Q10 Info.....

https://www.qunol.com/blogs/blog/4-reasons-why-you-should-be-taking-a-coq10-supplement CoQ10 and Heart Health As a known essential nutrient in the health and...

https://www.qunol.com/blogs/blog/4-reasons-why-you-should-be-taking-a-coq10-supp...

Dmactds

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Session No 10, Pulmonary rehab.

10 down ,4 to go. And to tell you the truth I nearly didn't get out of the car in the Hostpital car park! , it would have been so easy to just admit defeat and...

10 down ,4 to go. And to tell you the truth I nearly didn't get out of the car i...

canalchris

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Midge's delight.

I do enjoy my campervan Wherever it may be. Every time I look out here. There's something new to see. It's nearly always sunny, When we go off to roam Cos if...

I do enjoy my campervan Wherever it may be. Every time I look out here. There's ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Primrose123

Does anyone know if garlic capsules are beneficial for asthma / bronchiectasis.All advice warmly received...

Does anyone know if garlic capsules are beneficial for asthma / bronchiectasis.A...

primrose123

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Mild copd and lightheaded

does anyone have constant lightheadedness especially when walking;;; My copd is still mild but i always feel foggy and lightheaded...

does anyone have constant lightheadedness especially when walking;;; ...

DENNISAMERICA

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Prednisolone & asthma

Hiya my name is ashleigh.. hospital put me on prednisolone for 5 days six tablets every morning but my chest still feels blocked with muscus and on a night...

Hiya my name is ashleigh.. hospital put me on prednisolone for 5 days six tablet...

Ashleigh2601

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for November 2018

Just needed some time to process things

Nhs consultant says Ski's is a scoundrel

Red sky at night...

Enfermedad intersticial pulmonar

An act of kindness is never wasted....?

Update on Braltus Rash?

Goodbye to my dear friend

Bronchitis and drop in fev1

Stents

Not asthma

Order of daily posts

Don't be duped!

Good-bye caravan, Hello Aygo.

New asthma team

Barneys blood

Cystic fibrosis testing in adults

Oxygen levels when exercising

Treatment at a stand still

Hi can anyone tell me the diff...

COPD/Low Oxygen levels/TIA links.

mctd/pulmonary fibrosis

Perpetual Motions.

Pnumothorax question

Pregnancy

More CO Q10 Info.....

Session No 10, Pulmonary rehab.

Midge's delight.

Primrose123

Mild copd and lightheaded

Prednisolone & asthma

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