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Intravenous antibiotics

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junkie01

•4 years ago

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Intravenous antibiotics

Hi everyone I've just finished a two week intravenous course of antibiotics. I had the line removed last week. Whilst I do feel a little better I feel that I...

Hi everyone I've just finished a two week intravenous course of antibiotics. I h...

junkie01

•4 years ago

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Tictacs

Hey Ho! Stopped the Pred after 5 day course! Good feeling didn’t last back down again I’m going to ask Dr if I can take a maintenance amount

Hey Ho! Stopped the Pred after 5 day course! Good feeling didn’t last back down ...

Looseloafers

•4 years ago

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Caffeine reduction

I have supposedly got COPD and use a Fostair Nexthaler but since cutting right down on caffeine my breathing has massively improved. Also the pressure that my...

I have supposedly got COPD and use a Fostair Nexthaler but since cutting right d...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Breathless

Hi , I got slightly out of breath just cleaning the shower and I let it get me down. I am on 45mg of mertazapine for depression. My cardio nurse discharged me...

Hi , I got slightly out of breath just cleaning the shower and I let it get me ...

paulc20-

•4 years ago

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VATS PROCEDURE ADVICE PLEASE

I am terribly worried about my closest friend and I would value advice from my friends here who have undergone this procedure. My friend has had no chest...

I am terribly worried about my closest friend and I would value advice from my f...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Introduction

Hi, I've been a lurker for sometime now so I thought I'd say hello and thanks to everyone that makes this wonderful resource possible. I live in Toronto Canada...

Hi, I've been a lurker for sometime now so I thought I'd say hello and thanks to...

pecede

•4 years ago

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Back to bed.

Continuing on with our winter moan How glad we'll be when Christmas has flown But hark there is still more to come To make us even more feel glum The clock...

Continuing on with our winter moan How glad we'll be when Christmas has flown Bu...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Operation for bronchectasis??

Hi all I wanted to ask some advice . I have been battling with infection after infection. Taking loads of antibiotics plus intravenous dosage. I know that I...

Hi all I wanted to ask some advice . I have been battling with infection after ...

Carkaisabellacolin

•4 years ago

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Social media could be a force for good in tackling depression but for privacy concerns.

Social media has been identified by a number of studies as being a significant factor in mental health problems, especially in young people. But imagine if the...

Social media has been identified by a number of studies as being a significant f...

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

In sickness and in health: Study looks at how married couples face chronic conditions.

Individuals often manage chronic conditions in middle and later life that may diminish well-being. Little is known, however, about discordant conditions (i.e.,...

Individuals often manage chronic conditions in middle and later life that may di...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Oh poo - not something else!

Apparently I may have candida in my respiratory system. A sputum test first of all revealed 'no bug grown' but then last night I received a 'phone call from...

Apparently I may have candida in my respiratory system. A sputum test first of ...

Claudine

•4 years ago

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New approach to treating cystic fibrosis could lower risk of lung transplants and death.

A new approach to treating people with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been shown to reduce inflammation, which has the potential to reduce the need for lung...

A new approach to treating people with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been shown to re...

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Lack of recovery from an Empyema

My partner who is 51 years old had double pneumonia, sepsis and an empyema in January this year (2019). He was in hospital for 2 weeks having the empyema...

My partner who is 51 years old had double pneumonia, sepsis and an empyema in Ja...

KempSarah

•4 years ago

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Early days with COPD

a little mucus, a bit out of breath, and bang - its COPD!! seeing a specialist tomorrow who will advise on the extent of the damage. i stopped smoking 15...

a little mucus, a bit out of breath, and bang - its COPD!! seeing a specialist...

HelenAlora

•4 years ago

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New study reveals high levels of pollution on London Underground.

Researchers from King’s College London have carried out the first comprehensive study of fine particles on the London Underground to evaluate the exposure of...

Researchers from King’s College London have carried out the first comprehensive ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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A lifeline for leaky lung cells .

Pulmonary edema is a life-threatening condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of intravascular fluid in alveolar air spaces and interstitial tissues...

Pulmonary edema is a life-threatening condition characterized by abnormal accumu...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Face mask can help combat mild cases of sleep condition.

A night time face mask can improve energy levels and vitality in people who suffer from the condition sleep apnoea. This is the finding from a new study of...

A night time face mask can improve energy levels and vitality in people who suff...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Hospital for iv antibiotics For Bronchiectasis with Pseudomonas

I knew that one day the oral antibiotics would stop working on my pseudomonas and I would have to go into hospital for iv antibiotics. I got a phone call from...

I knew that one day the oral antibiotics would stop working on my pseudomonas an...

Patsy164

•4 years ago

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Panic attacks with copd

Has anyone with copd had a severe panic attack, my husband came out of hospital on Saturday after retaining carbon dioxide he was fine on Sunday then later on...

Has anyone with copd had a severe panic attack, my husband came out of hospital ...

Dazbazbez

•4 years ago

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Perfect sundown end

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Blackbird6

•4 years ago

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Love Autumnal weather

💞💞💞💞

Blackbird6

•4 years ago

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Winter draws on.

Now is the winter of our discontent The summer came and suddenly went Hereto we'll cough and wheeze away Why oh why can't the summers stay. The days get...

Now is the winter of our discontent The summer came and suddenly went Hereto we'...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Devils tictacs

Thank you everyone for your replies. It seems the best way is in the short term. Finished the course now & feel fab 😃 hope it lasts a while!!

Thank you everyone for your replies. It seems the best way is in the short term....

Looseloafers

•4 years ago

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Has anyone tried Mullien tea.

I've recently been drinking Mullien tea, read about it being good for people suffering with COPD. It's early days yet but already my breathing seems a lot...

I've recently been drinking Mullien tea, read about it being good for people suf...

Jansy16

•4 years ago

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Our October Holiday.

A plan comes together. After a positive report at my appointment at the Oncologist Clinic, in the middle of August 2019, I decided to take a...

A plan comes together. After a positive report at my appointment at the Oncolog...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Breathing easy/hard

I am 5 weeks into antibiotics 3 times a week until at least next summer. I had continuous infections and coughed lots of crap up. I am now feeling reasonable...

I am 5 weeks into antibiotics 3 times a week until at least next summer. I had c...

ssafa

•4 years ago

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Husky throat with Relvar Ellipta

Firstly as newly diagnosed with bronchiectasis can I thank everyone for this forum. It is so helpful. Following a lung function test in September my FeNO score...

Firstly as newly diagnosed with bronchiectasis can I thank everyone for this for...

LizPat30

•4 years ago

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Devils tictacs

Hi everyone hope you’re doing ok 👌 I can’t believe how well I feel taking pred! But only allowed one course! WHY!

Hi everyone hope you’re doing ok 👌 I can’t believe how well I feel taking pred!...

Looseloafers

•4 years ago

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Prayers and healing vibes needed!!

This is a photo of my eldest daughter( I have four daughters and a son) This was taken in July at Manchester Airport. My two eldest daughters had treated me to...

This is a photo of my eldest daughter( I have four daughters and a son) This was...

Aingeful

•4 years ago

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Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for December 2019

Intravenous antibiotics

Intravenous antibiotics

Tictacs

Caffeine reduction

Breathless

VATS PROCEDURE ADVICE PLEASE

Introduction

Back to bed.

Operation for bronchectasis??

Social media could be a force for good in tackling depression but for privacy concerns.

In sickness and in health: Study looks at how married couples face chronic conditions.

Oh poo - not something else!

New approach to treating cystic fibrosis could lower risk of lung transplants and death.

Lack of recovery from an Empyema

Early days with COPD

New study reveals high levels of pollution on London Underground.

A lifeline for leaky lung cells .

Face mask can help combat mild cases of sleep condition.

Hospital for iv antibiotics For Bronchiectasis with Pseudomonas

Panic attacks with copd

Perfect sundown end

Love Autumnal weather

Winter draws on.

Devils tictacs

Has anyone tried Mullien tea.

Our October Holiday.

Breathing easy/hard

Husky throat with Relvar Ellipta

Devils tictacs

Prayers and healing vibes needed!!

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