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told to stay of Internet sites for copd

I find this group .page very helpful . But I’m upset with my health professionals ie my consultant at hostpital and my restpitory nurse . after telling them...

I find this group .page very helpful . But I’m upset with my health professional...

davecarol2

•5 years ago

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Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Novel Method to Identify Patterns Among Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions.

A study published this month in BMJ Open by researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai proposes a novel method for identifying patterns in the...

A study published this month in BMJ Open by researchers at Icahn School of Medic...

2greys

•5 years ago

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Prednisone long term.

Does anyone take Prednisone long term for COPD. I find my breathing is much better and not so out of breath when I take it. I dont have a chest infection or...

Does anyone take Prednisone long term for COPD. I find my breathing is much bet...

garshe

•5 years ago

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Recovering from pneumonia

This is aimed at others who have recovered from pneumonia and come out the other side!! Any helpful advice gratefully received!Since I was discharged from...

This is aimed at others who have recovered from pneumonia and come out the other...

Aingeful

•5 years ago

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Bristol clean air diesel ban plan approved.

Bristol is set to become the UK's first city to ban diesel cars from entering parts of the city centre in a bid to cut air pollution. Bristol City Council has...

Bristol is set to become the UK's first city to ban diesel cars from entering pa...

2greys

•5 years ago

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Secretome of pleural effusions associated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and malignant mesothelioma: therapeutic implications.

In this report, the authors compare levels of 40 cytokines and chemokines in non-small cell lung cancer, mesothelioma and benign pleural effusions, with the...

In this report, the authors compare levels of 40 cytokines and chemokines in non...

2greys

•5 years ago

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use of phages

there is a government petition to make Phage therapy available on NHS. Dont know if it can be used in UK. this petition finishes tonight at midnight with...

there is a government petition to make Phage therapy available on NHS. Dont kno...

Jaybird19

•5 years ago

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City Apartments or Jungle Huts: What Chemicals and Microbes Lurk Inside?

What are the differences between life in a walled urban apartment versus in a jungle hut that’s open to nature? Researchers at Rutgers and other universities...

What are the differences between life in a walled urban apartment versus in a ju...

2greys

•5 years ago

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Salt lamp?!!!

In the last couple of months people ( well meaning I think) have been telling us that the lamps marketed as Himalayan salt lamps would help with air quality....

In the last couple of months people ( well meaning I think) have been telling us...

olive2709

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Scientists discover how potent bacterial toxin kills MRSA bacteria.

Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered how a potent bacterial toxin is able to target and kill MRSA, paving the way for potential new...

Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered how a potent bacteri...

2greys

•5 years ago

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Blowing their inheritance.

I refuse to down size And whilst I'm still about If there's something that I want I will not go without. Don't want a small apartment In fact I think I may Buy...

I refuse to down size And whilst I'm still about If there's something that I wan...

Hidden

•5 years ago

43 Replies

Guy Fawkes night

I used to love fireworks when I was younger and fitter now I dread it due to the noise coming from every garden not to mention the smoke. Although they are...

I used to love fireworks when I was younger and fitter now I dread it due to the...

soul-123

•5 years ago

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Now know everything .

Consultant confirmed a tumour .Bronchosopy appt Wednesday .hopefully they will manage to collect a sample .. will know by the following Wednesday if it was...

Consultant confirmed a tumour .Bronchosopy appt Wednesday .hopefully they will m...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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End of life carers should have six months paid leave, say experts.

People who look after loved ones nearing the end of their lives should be entitled to up to six months paid time off work and safeguards for their job so they...

People who look after loved ones nearing the end of their lives should be entitl...

2greys

•5 years ago

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So worried about surgery and recovery

Hi all. I've been good (going to PR , Fev1 unchanged-mild COPD and moderate asthma) till this year. My 94 year old Dad had major skin cancer removal, eyelid...

Hi all. I've been good (going to PR , Fev1 unchanged-mild COPD and moderate asth...

patmc1

•5 years ago

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Synthetic phages with programmable specificity.

By: Peter Rüegg ETH researchers are using synthetic biology to reprogram bacterial viruses – commonly known as bacteriophages – to expand their natural host...

By: Peter Rüegg ETH researchers are using synthetic biology to reprogram bacte...

2greys

•5 years ago

1 Reply

WHY won’t BLF campaign lobby to industrial Injuries to have Perscribe Diease List Updated

In resent years have had lots of deals with industrial Injuries Disabledmeant Benetfit Re there prescribed list when it comes to lung disease AND asbestos and...

In resent years have had lots of deals with industrial Injuries Disabledmeant Be...

Hidden

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Sad unexpected loss.

May his soul rest in peace.

Tolula

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Living with Bronchiectasis

Hi all How do I get one if these booklets ? Many Thanks

rossiedavid

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Hi all I have severe Bronchiectasis and colonised pseudomonas and I’ve been referred for a course in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. I was wondering if anyone else...

Hi all I have severe Bronchiectasis and colonised pseudomonas and I’ve been refe...

Michaela1965

•5 years ago

13 Replies

colomycin

I have had an allergic reaction to colomycin I believe there is an alternative drug, can any one tell me what it is ? Many thanks John

I have had an allergic reaction to colomycin I believe there is an alternative d...

johnhawk

•5 years ago

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Personalized and powerful: UK to lead next-generation radiotherapy research.

The network, Cancer Research UK RadNet, is the charity’s largest ever investment in radiotherapy research and will accelerate the development of advanced...

The network, Cancer Research UK RadNet, is the charity’s largest ever investment...

2greys

•5 years ago

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I used a 4 track cassette to record with...many years back.

Finished a video of a Beatles' cover I made in about 1989 with limited resource. To even think of blowing a harmonica now makes me fatigued. One of my...

Finished a video of a Beatles' cover I made in about 1989 with limited resource....

Sharp5Flat13

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Breathless with ipf

Hi everyone. Hope you are all doing ok. I have IPF and getting very breathless does anyone have any tips for coping with this. I’m trying not to stop doing...

Hi everyone. Hope you are all doing ok. I have IPF and getting very breathless d...

Looseloafers

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Have to laugh

Been one of those weeks but i can see the funny side now. I had a "lesion" removed from my cheek - just 2 stitches and a local anaesthetic. All good- except it...

Been one of those weeks but i can see the funny side now. I had a "lesion" remov...

goat-lady

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Exercise

The key to living with Bronchiectasis seems to be exercise. Has anyone experience of what to do as you get older. I am now 74 & up to now have coped ok using...

The key to living with Bronchiectasis seems to be exercise. Has anyone experienc...

Normc

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Very sad update

My husband was discharged from hospital Monday evening and was so pleased to be coming home after 6 weeks in hospital .The two diagnoses from two consultants...

My husband was discharged from hospital Monday evening and was so pleased to be ...

shangrila27

•5 years ago

111 Replies

The ancient ones.

Making pots of tea without a teabag in the pot Putting eye drops in your eyes with glasses on you clot Looking for your little dog when she stands behind your...

Making pots of tea without a teabag in the pot Putting eye drops in your eyes wi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Thank you so much everyone

I’m totally overwhelmed by the amazing & encouraging support from all who have sent replies . It is very reassuring to hear other people’s experiences & from...

I’m totally overwhelmed by the amazing & encouraging support from all who have s...

rossiedavid

•5 years ago

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Antibiotics and pseudomonus

I'm having terrible problems with antibiotics. I regularly grow pseudomonos and I have an emergency pack of Clarithromycin of 1 week 500mg. As soon as I take...

I'm having terrible problems with antibiotics. I regularly grow pseudomonos and...

angie26

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for November 2019

told to stay of Internet sites for copd

Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Novel Method to Identify Patterns Among Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions.

Prednisone long term.

Recovering from pneumonia

Bristol clean air diesel ban plan approved.

Secretome of pleural effusions associated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and malignant mesothelioma: therapeutic implications.

use of phages

City Apartments or Jungle Huts: What Chemicals and Microbes Lurk Inside?

Salt lamp?!!!

Scientists discover how potent bacterial toxin kills MRSA bacteria.

Blowing their inheritance.

Guy Fawkes night

Now know everything .

End of life carers should have six months paid leave, say experts.

So worried about surgery and recovery

Synthetic phages with programmable specificity.

WHY won’t BLF campaign lobby to industrial Injuries to have Perscribe Diease List Updated

Sad unexpected loss.

Living with Bronchiectasis

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

colomycin

Personalized and powerful: UK to lead next-generation radiotherapy research.

I used a 4 track cassette to record with...many years back.

Breathless with ipf

Have to laugh

Exercise

Very sad update

The ancient ones.

Thank you so much everyone

Antibiotics and pseudomonus

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