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After effects of pneumonia and pleurisy.

I have had pleurisy and pneumonia previously. I have had two bouts of chronic fatigue after chest infections, 3 months, 6 months. I had measles as a kid and...

I have had pleurisy and pneumonia previously. I have had two bouts of chronic fa...

Crafter68

•4 years ago

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covid 19

am 69 have severe copd live with my wife in small bungalow who is my unpaid carer she works at local supermarket so is classed as vital worker she is 62 and...

am 69 have severe copd live with my wife in small bungalow who is my unpaid care...

lucyscho1

•4 years ago

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School teacher

Hi everyone. I have Bronchiectasis and am fir and keeping isolated. My daughter has asthma and is a primary school teacher. She is going in to school one day...

Hi everyone. I have Bronchiectasis and am fir and keeping isolated. My daughter...

kenta

•4 years ago

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Social Distancing. Please share

To go with my post from last night. Make sure your groups get the message.

Badbessie

•4 years ago

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Odds Of Surivial Given Coronavirus Main Issue Is Pneumonia

I was doing some reading into Coronavirus & Pneumonia given its one of Main mortality issues and all doom and gloom about pre heath conditions Anyway given pm...

I was doing some reading into Coronavirus & Pneumonia given its one of Main mort...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Pleurisy

Hi I have had pleurisy for well over a month and currently on my fourth set of antibiotics and still no improvement should I be worried I’ve been to a and e...

Hi I have had pleurisy for well over a month and currently on my fourth set of ...

Jamieash1357

•4 years ago

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The conversation

Given the current situation I was wondering, probably a bit morbidly, if anyone had a conversation with their loved ones about treatment and outcome if they...

Given the current situation I was wondering, probably a bit morbidly, if anyone ...

judes

•4 years ago

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Stop the panic buying

A chance for normal buying would be a fine thing.... Nurse's despair as panic-buyers clear shelves - see video...

A chance for normal buying would be a fine thing.... Nurse's despair as panic-bu...

Bkin

•4 years ago

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peak flow meter

I have Hypothyroidism and am heat intolerant so am prone to a high temperature but my reason for posting is my breathing, Ive had trouble on and off for years...

I have Hypothyroidism and am heat intolerant so am prone to a high temperature ...

Phronsias2

•4 years ago

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What social distancing will achieve in simple terms.

Best visual explanation I have seen.

Badbessie

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus – important advice from the BLF

As we go into the weekend, we want to make the most important coronavirus information as clear as possible -We strongly advise people of all ages with any lung...

As we go into the weekend, we want to make the most important coronavirus inform...

michaelBLF

•4 years ago

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Make sure you disinfect your shopping.

COVID-19 can live on the surface of objects for hours to days. The objects you buy in a supermarket have been handled by one or more people: the shelf...

COVID-19 can live on the surface of objects for hours to days. The objects yo...

golden-retriever

•4 years ago

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Symptoms

I have Bronchactasis and am currently on doxycycline for a flare up i have muscle pain in my chest is this usual

I have Bronchactasis and am currently on doxycycline for a flare up i have muscl...

malcyman

•4 years ago

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Advise is it Pleurisy

Hi I have had a sharp pain on my left hand side (lung) but it is also my shoulder and neck when I am walking around. I feel really tired. I have been on 111...

Hi I have had a sharp pain on my left hand side (lung) but it is also my shoulde...

MrsOD

•4 years ago

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Dr John..............20th March Let's get serious

https://youtu.be/He0TYPm3Prg

2greys

•4 years ago

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PM: Cafes, pubs and bars to close.

Mr Johnson says the government is strengening the measures announced earlier this week. "We are telling cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants to close tonight as...

Mr Johnson says the government is strengening the measures announced earlier thi...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Security.

I need bars on all the windows Hefty locks on all the doors Maybe buy a drawbridge Have moats instead of floors Barricades all over With barbedwire on the top...

I need bars on all the windows Hefty locks on all the doors Maybe buy a drawbrid...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Airsep visionaire 5 oxygen concentrator

Bought in 2016 and only used for holidays with just 891.7 hrs use. It is upto 5 ltrs continuous flow, been serviced each year and the sieve beds replaced last...

Bought in 2016 and only used for holidays with just 891.7 hrs use. It is upto 5 ...

Wallynnette

•4 years ago

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Does anyone know if there is a genetic predisposition to Pneumonia?

I only ask as I have bronchiectasis. I have no idea if my infections are pneumonia or bronchitis (I'm told it's only those two options?) but I unfortunately...

I only ask as I have bronchiectasis. I have no idea if my infections are pneumon...

LizzieWizz

•4 years ago

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Difficulty breathing and COPD key predictors for severe COVID-19

Shortness of breath is “significantly associated” with severe cases of Covid-19 and admission to intensive care units, according to research. The study led by...

Shortness of breath is “significantly associated” with severe cases of Covid-19 ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Anoro

Hi every one after being on ANORO for a couple months I have become more constipated as I also have IBS c after going back to my doctor she gave me Laxido to...

Hi every one after being on ANORO for a couple months I have become more constip...

prue1956

•4 years ago

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Stanford-led study shows high TB risk in kids exposed to disease.

Stanford scientists led the first comprehensive effort since the 1940s to measure how likely children are to develop tuberculosis when a family member has the...

Stanford scientists led the first comprehensive effort since the 1940s to measur...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Inhalers

Hi everyone, well I tried to stock up on my inhalers but my GP is not having any of it, I wouldn't mind but the one I wanted to get in advance, only lasts for...

Hi everyone, well I tried to stock up on my inhalers but my GP is not having any...

teresa297

•4 years ago

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Mutual Aid Groups - national list

Hi! Many of us will need help with shopping and other essentials over the coming weeks. Here is a list of mutual aid groups across the country (I hope the link...

Hi! Many of us will need help with shopping and other essentials over the coming...

Bykergirl

•4 years ago

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A little something to brighten your day.

Timmy, our tortoise has come through hibernation unscathed, he’s over a hundred years old and I worry every year that he won’t make it but here he is, happy as...

Timmy, our tortoise has come through hibernation unscathed, he’s over a hundred ...

CELAT06

•4 years ago

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Man arrested for 'failing to self-isolate' on Isle of Man.

A man has been arrested for allegedly failing to self-isolate after arriving on the Isle of Man amid the coronavirus pandemic. The island has passed emergency...

A man has been arrested for allegedly failing to self-isolate after arriving on ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Artificial Intelligence May Help Predict Responses to Systemic Therapies in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.

Using standard-of-care computed tomography (CT) scans in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), researchers utilized artificial...

Using standard-of-care computed tomography (CT) scans in patients with advanced ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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on line shopping

i have been following all the posts especially regarding the coronavirus however i don't think i have seen this question. my wife and i are in lock down being...

i have been following all the posts especially regarding the coronavirus however...

Poppy2525

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus and IPF

I am in the latter stages of IPF and have carers visit me several times each day. Clearly, I am at risk of contracting Coronavirus. I wouldn’t survive it...

I am in the latter stages of IPF and have carers visit me several times each day...

HuwieHex

•4 years ago

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The World Really Is A Small Place.

Coronavirus Fear Now Reaches Deep Into Amazon, Too. Located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a week’s trip upriver by boat, Carauari is not...

Coronavirus Fear Now Reaches Deep Into Amazon, Too. Located in the heart of the ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for March 2020

After effects of pneumonia and pleurisy.

covid 19

School teacher

Social Distancing. Please share

Odds Of Surivial Given Coronavirus Main Issue Is Pneumonia

Pleurisy

The conversation

Stop the panic buying

peak flow meter

What social distancing will achieve in simple terms.

Coronavirus – important advice from the BLF

Make sure you disinfect your shopping.

Symptoms

Advise is it Pleurisy

Dr John..............20th March Let's get serious

PM: Cafes, pubs and bars to close.

Security.

Airsep visionaire 5 oxygen concentrator

Does anyone know if there is a genetic predisposition to Pneumonia?

Difficulty breathing and COPD key predictors for severe COVID-19

Anoro

Stanford-led study shows high TB risk in kids exposed to disease.

Inhalers

Mutual Aid Groups - national list

A little something to brighten your day.

Man arrested for 'failing to self-isolate' on Isle of Man.

Artificial Intelligence May Help Predict Responses to Systemic Therapies in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.

on line shopping

Coronavirus and IPF

The World Really Is A Small Place.

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