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Coronavirus Info

I, along with everyone else, am obviously very concerned about catching coronavirus. I found this article and was actually quite comforted because although our...

I, along with everyone else, am obviously very concerned about catching coronavi...

PurpleAlf

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus and us

Just read a report saying about the virus, a lot was doom and gloom but at the end it states. It may be that the immuno suppression is actually helpful, some...

Just read a report saying about the virus, a lot was doom and gloom but at the e...

bobbyfloyd

•4 years ago

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Update on Geoff

Appointment today with consultant. He was very thorough and said Geoff has bronchiectasis (not COPD) probably due to pneumonia two years ago. Physio lady...

Appointment today with consultant. He was very thorough and said Geoff has bro...

frankie767

•4 years ago

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Puzzled (as always)

I don't post much, and when I do it seems I'm always complaining. Sorry. Anyway, I had a PFT as pulmo office in August. I was not feeling too well. Mainly SOB....

I don't post much, and when I do it seems I'm always complaining. Sorry. Anyway,...

challny

•4 years ago

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Problems with Fostair nexthaler for copd

I get terrible headaches on fostair, about 4 per month, lasting about 22 to 30 hours. Also muscular pain the day after resistance training (quite light...

I get terrible headaches on fostair, about 4 per month, lasting about 22 to 30 h...

Mezitonka

•4 years ago

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IPF

I have ipf. I was taking wei herbs which seemed to help,But very expensive. I tried esbriest it didn’t work for me . Has anyone tried stem cell ? I know it’s...

I have ipf. I was taking wei herbs which seemed to help,But very expensive. I tr...

beeline1

•4 years ago

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Corona virus and going to rehab.

The appearance of the virus has made me wonder, should I still attend me rehabilitation maintenance class on a weekly basis? I have Stage 4 COPD and mild...

The appearance of the virus has made me wonder, should I still attend me rehabil...

Burbagegran

•4 years ago

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Attending hospital appointments during virus scare

What are your thoughts about keeping to planned hospital appointments with this ongoing virus surrounding us. I have three coming up - lung function, scan...

What are your thoughts about keeping to planned hospital appointments with this ...

Spanielblue

•4 years ago

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Information please

Hi Has anyone had anyone ever been treated at the Churchill Hospital ?And if so what is your opinion of it 🤔Thank you

Hi Has anyone had anyone ever been treated at the Churchill Hospital ?And if so ...

Emerdale

•4 years ago

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Scientists develop world's first light-activated antimicrobial surface that also works in the dark.

Researchers at UCL have developed a new antibacterial material which has potential for cutting hospital acquired infections. Hospital-acquired infections are a...

Researchers at UCL have developed a new antibacterial material which has potenti...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Third-hand smoke is no joke, can convey hazardous chemicals.

People can carry hazardous compounds from cigarette smoke that cling to their bodies and clothes and then release those compounds into non-smoking environments...

People can carry hazardous compounds from cigarette smoke that cling to their bo...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Dogs, cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test a weak positive.

Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owners....

Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can tes...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Change of Inhaler

I have just found that my Doctor's surgery (well the CCG actually) has changed my Symbicort to Fobumix Easyhaler, same ingredients. Has anyone used Fobumix and...

I have just found that my Doctor's surgery (well the CCG actually) has changed m...

Monidee

•4 years ago

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Finding good doctors

Dear all, I hope you're well! :-) I'm in Greece, and I've got an obscure lung disease. As the disease is quite rare, I'm looking to see if I can find a top UK...

Dear all, I hope you're well! :-) I'm in Greece, and I've got an obscure lung di...

sner

•4 years ago

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Pneumonia

I am 51 year old male, I have had pneumonia 3 times in the last 5 years. Would I be more at risk with this corona virus. Is there anything I can do or take to...

I am 51 year old male, I have had pneumonia 3 times in the last 5 years. Would I...

Nickent68

•4 years ago

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The Coffee Machine.

I've bought myself a coffee machine I've been wanting one for years I usually just prefer my tea But I find that coffee cheers Midge decided it's her friend...

I've bought myself a coffee machine I've been wanting one for years I usually ju...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Churchill hospital

hi has anyone been sent to the Churchill hospital in oxford,and did any one rate it !!!!! Rodders

hi has anyone been sent to the Churchill hospital in oxford,and did any one rate...

rodders1941

•4 years ago

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Dizziness

Oh and forgot hrs after I arrived at a and e asked for something to eat and drink eventually was given a turkey sandwich yuk was the only word I could use to...

Oh and forgot hrs after I arrived at a and e asked for something to eat and dri...

Itsmeagain1

•4 years ago

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Dizziness

Hi everyone wow did I have a rotten day yesterday got up went to the bathroom all ok hr later got up room started spinning eventually stood up all over the...

Hi everyone wow did I have a rotten day yesterday got up went to the bathroom al...

Itsmeagain1

•4 years ago

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Le Roux Say’s We Can Fight Coronavirus With Science ONCE We Stop 🛑 Lighting 🔥

And She Might Have A Point SO Have You Washed Your Hands YOU Got To Know The Risk And LET Go Of My Hand https://youtu.be/tXtATeQ7GKg I Hope You Understand I...

And She Might Have A Point SO Have You Washed Your Hands YOU Got To Know The Ris...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Headache

Sometimes when I wake up in the morning, I always feel this little headache.

Charles1111

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus. I have severe Copd and have just fought two viral infections and a severe exacerbation. Hospitalised and oxygen dependent for 24 hours. So have...

Coronavirus. I have severe Copd and have just fought two viral infections and a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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One for the ladeeez!

Following Dr Scruff's medical advice, here's a warning from a younger female friend going through the inevitable change. She had fallen prey to the current...

Following Dr Scruff's medical advice, here's a warning from a younger female fri...

O2Trees

•4 years ago

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Synexus study of COPD

Continued: Ok so how the study will work very briefly Study will include 800. Participants and last up to 57 wks. The study will compare their study drug with...

Continued: Ok so how the study will work very briefly Study will include 800. Pa...

Janzo54

•4 years ago

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A phase 3 study of Mepolizumab in patients with COPD

HI everyone I had my first visit to Synexus yesterday and will update you!

Janzo54

•4 years ago

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Eating well with a lung condition

Hello all, We’re reviewing our information on eating well with a lung condition and are looking for new case studies. We’re ideally looking for people who have...

Hello all, We’re reviewing our information on eating well with a lung condition ...

Marie__ALUK

Partner•4 years ago

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Dr Scruff's virus advice

To all cats out there,Dr Scruff's informative video will be available on cat tv soon so watch this space.In the meantime you would do well to follow her...

To all cats out there,Dr Scruff's informative video will be available on cat tv ...

skischool

•4 years ago

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THE GREAT SURGICAL HAND GELL SCAM ! ...

WELL THAT DID'T TAKE LONG ! , - LOOK OUT FOLKS ! , - EVEN WITH THE HUGE SHORTAGE OF THIS HAND -GELL TO HELP PREVENT THE TRASMISSION OF THIS VIRUS =...

WELL THAT DID'T TAKE LONG ! , - LOOK OUT FOLKS ! , - EVEN WITH THE HUGE SHOR...

vittorio

•4 years ago

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Anybody use collodial silver in a nebulizer

I have colloidal silver 5000pm what would people recommend for using in a nebulizer . Thankyou in advance

I have colloidal silver 5000pm what would people recommend for using in a nebuli...

Mrcreamegg

•4 years ago

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An idea of the risk factor, for us, can be found in this clip.

About 1/3rd down the page is a video entitled "COVID-19: Who is most vulnerable?" The risk factor is of course if you contract Covid-19 only, not...

About 1/3rd down the page is a video entitled "COVID-19: Who is most vulnerable?...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for March 2020

Coronavirus Info

Coronavirus and us

Update on Geoff

Puzzled (as always)

Problems with Fostair nexthaler for copd

IPF

Corona virus and going to rehab.

Attending hospital appointments during virus scare

Information please

Scientists develop world's first light-activated antimicrobial surface that also works in the dark.

Third-hand smoke is no joke, can convey hazardous chemicals.

Dogs, cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test a weak positive.

Change of Inhaler

Finding good doctors

Pneumonia

The Coffee Machine.

Churchill hospital

Dizziness

Dizziness

Le Roux Say’s We Can Fight Coronavirus With Science ONCE We Stop 🛑 Lighting 🔥

Headache

Coronavirus

One for the ladeeez!

Synexus study of COPD

A phase 3 study of Mepolizumab in patients with COPD

Eating well with a lung condition

Dr Scruff's virus advice

THE GREAT SURGICAL HAND GELL SCAM ! ...

Anybody use collodial silver in a nebulizer

An idea of the risk factor, for us, can be found in this clip.

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