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Emphyzema

I have emphysema - would this product benefit me? At the moment I use three different inhalers a day.

I have emphysema - would this product benefit me? At the moment I use three dif...

ednabeard12

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Forward leaning

Can anyone give me an answer to why when bending over or leaning forward I loose my breath and it takes awhile to recover much appreciated

Can anyone give me an answer to why when bending over or leaning forward I loose...

Help_61

•5 years ago

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New member : dad has severe copd. Tips on washing?

My dad has advanced COPD. My mum is washing him in a chair because he can no longer use the swivel seat that is suspended across the bath to sit under the...

My dad has advanced COPD. My mum is washing him in a chair because he can no lon...

Frimleyg

•5 years ago

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Prednisolone and breathing problems

Good day to everyone. I would like to introduce myself. I'm 66 and unfit at the moment. Been on prednisolone for 12 months after pneumonia left me with...

Good day to everyone. I would like to introduce myself. I'm 66 and unfit at the ...

Thecakeprincess

•5 years ago

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Cough

I wonder why some people with copd have a continual cough but others do not. I have had a cough for three years and told by the nurse it is part of copd it...

I wonder why some people with copd have a continual cough but others do not. I h...

Chalky2

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Which nebuliser?

Hi all, I've seen my doctor and he has given me prescription for meds to put in a nebuliser for when Im in danger of an excaserbation. I just need to know...

Hi all, I've seen my doctor and he has given me prescription for meds to put in ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Information

I’ve just been diagnosed with copd, what is life expectancy

Scottish65lass

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Echocardiogram /Ultrasound - shouldnt need to hurt

Had my test yesterday... given i d become so stressed as to what might be found etc, i d been prescribed prozac.. i approached it with a lot of anxiety. Not...

Had my test yesterday... given i d become so stressed as to what might be found ...

TheBoys

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Normal spirometery test, normal ct scan, lungs burning and SOB

Hello ive been through quite the journey last 7 months. I went to the ER 7 last Sept and the ER dr heard wheezing and ordered a.lumg fumction test. It came...

Hello ive been through quite the journey last 7 months. I went to the ER 7 last ...

Dontgiveupmyfriends

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Sorry to worry you all

Hi All Thank you all for your responses. I am definitely not in danger of anything worse than sulking and stomping about I meant to put a winky 😉 after my...

Hi All Thank you all for your responses. I am definitely not in danger of anyth...

Hidden

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Trying to keep my cool.

I am normally a cool character. I don't get stressed easily which is a good thing for anyone who has breathing difficulties. However, my patience was tried...

I am normally a cool character. I don't get stressed easily which is a good thin...

fidgetandscooter

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Does anyone take prednisone daily? How many milligrams?

I have Dermatomyositis and lung scarring. I take cellcept,plaquenil and prednisone. I am on a trial basis of prednisone. Does anyone take prednisone everyday...

I have Dermatomyositis and lung scarring. I take cellcept,plaquenil and predniso...

Dermatray15

•5 years ago

8 Replies

lofty

Am really struggling with my breathing to the extent that can hardly seem to do anything. It has worsened in last six months as have had a couple of...

Am really struggling with my breathing to the extent that can hardly seem to do ...

unified

•5 years ago

16 Replies

NHS endo referral. Manchester.

Hi all. Been on 100 Levo for about 5 years. Finally got a referral from GP to see endo. Got a choice of some Pennine Trust hospitals, Salford Royal, Manchester...

Hi all. Been on 100 Levo for about 5 years. Finally got a referral from GP to se...

Buggy04

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Hi and happy to be here!

Just saying a quick hello! I am a retired nurse, now an artist and I live in Australia. I am interested in hearing about other people's challenges who have the...

Just saying a quick hello! I am a retired nurse, now an artist and I live in Aus...

tigersocksy

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Newbie

Hi everyone, I’m new to the site & i am wandering if others suffer like i do with joint pain, especially in my legs-hands. I have Bronchiectasis (diagnosed 8...

Hi everyone, I’m new to the site & i am wandering if others suffer like i do wit...

Julie14

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Lungs and Rheumatoid Arthritis

At time of writing, I ve been away in Tenerife for a couple of weeks so my arthritis and breathing have all cleared u and feel physically better than in...

At time of writing, I ve been away in Tenerife for a couple of weeks so my ar...

TheBoys

•5 years ago

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I met John Lennon's son, Julian.

He finished up the last of a trilogy of children's books, called Love the Earth, and had a signing event. Least I say, it was a struggle to get there. They...

He finished up the last of a trilogy of children's books, called Love the Earth,...

Sharp5Flat13

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Backache

The pain on the left side of my chest and back is getting worse been up all night dose anyone get this and do you think I should go to the dr

The pain on the left side of my chest and back is getting worse been up all nigh...

House1

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Backache

Hi everyone who is up at 2o clock in the morning can’t sleep my back is really bad tonight so up with a cup of tea hope i can go back to sleep later

Hi everyone who is up at 2o clock in the morning can’t sleep my back is really b...

House1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Weight off my chest

Hi All So sorry but I'm here to vent. Last year I spent hundreds of pounds on my back garden with the encouragement of my nephew who lives with me. Part of...

Hi All So sorry but I'm here to vent. Last year I spent hundreds of pounds on m...

Hidden

•5 years ago

26 Replies

BRONCHIECTASIS

Has anyone got the Aspergillosis Allergy, that effects their Bronchiectasis. If so what treatment have you been given.

Has anyone got the Aspergillosis Allergy, that effects their Bronchiectasis. If...

Janlyn1953

•5 years ago

4 Replies

What is sinus tachycardia

Anyone have boderline coped with sinus tachycardia, if so could you please tell me if it goes hand in hand I cough a lot can't get rid of it but my chest never...

Anyone have boderline coped with sinus tachycardia, if so could you please tell ...

Peppy05

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Trimbow

Hi can anyone tell me is there a difference between fostair spiriva ,and trimbow ,I believe trimbow is the same as fostair spiriva, jet I think I would prefer...

Hi can anyone tell me is there a difference between fostair spiriva ,and trimbow...

Alice70

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Husband

I have Bronchiectasis for over 2 years now some days I feel so ill ,my husband does not seem to care goes off to work dose not asked me how I feel comes home...

I have Bronchiectasis for over 2 years now some days I feel so ill ,my husband d...

House1

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Update

Hi everyone ,just to let you all know the latest news.All the top nobs have been going over my scans and the head consultant radiologist is now under the...

Hi everyone ,just to let you all know the latest news.All the top nobs have been...

Alfiebax2

•5 years ago

28 Replies

No vote for Midge.

I went to place my vote today My dog was quite distraught She had nowhere to put her cross Her life amounts to naught I don't know who'd have got her vote If...

I went to place my vote today My dog was quite distraught She had nowhere to put...

Hidden

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Lung Nodule Noted but Consultant Fails to Follow Up Despite Radiologist Suggestion

Hi I’ve been having issues with sudden breathlessness, chronic chest pain with cough, and black hands. All getting worse over several months. I had a scan...

Hi I’ve been having issues with sudden breathlessness, chronic chest pain with ...

LeanneN

•5 years ago

2 Replies

MRI failure

I went for my MRI today. They told me to lie flat on my back and be still for 25 minutes. I cannot lie flat on my back for even 10 seconds. The pain is...

I went for my MRI today. They told me to lie flat on my back and be still for 25...

challny

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Asymptomatic but always worried

I have to start over again because something happened to my post I thinkI have not taken a single puffs of my inhaler in at least a monthI have no coughing no...

I have to start over again because something happened to my post I thinkI have n...

hope132

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for May 2019

Emphyzema

Forward leaning

New member : dad has severe copd. Tips on washing?

Prednisolone and breathing problems

Cough

Which nebuliser?

Information

Echocardiogram /Ultrasound - shouldnt need to hurt

Normal spirometery test, normal ct scan, lungs burning and SOB

Sorry to worry you all

Trying to keep my cool.

Does anyone take prednisone daily? How many milligrams?

lofty

NHS endo referral. Manchester.

Hi and happy to be here!

Newbie

Lungs and Rheumatoid Arthritis

I met John Lennon's son, Julian.

Backache

Backache

Weight off my chest

BRONCHIECTASIS

What is sinus tachycardia

Trimbow

Husband

Update

No vote for Midge.

Lung Nodule Noted but Consultant Fails to Follow Up Despite Radiologist Suggestion

MRI failure

Asymptomatic but always worried

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