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Bronchiectasis and allergic to certain antibiotics

Hello, I wonder if anyone else has this experience. I have had a chest infection on and off since Christmas. Sputum results showed staff or strep (can't...

Hello, I wonder if anyone else has this experience. I have had a chest infection...

Fionafish

•4 years ago

29 Replies

New letter

Hi, Has anyone who’s been isolating for twelve weeks had another letter asking them to stay at home until August? X

Hi, Has anyone who’s been isolating for twelve weeks had another letter asking ...

Dchad63

•4 years ago

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Nutritional recommendations to boost the immune system of frontline workers.

Cristina Palacios, associate professor in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, and a team of...

Cristina Palacios, associate professor in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrit...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Team uses imaging to study ways the heart is affected by coronavirus.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators are using imaging and diagnostic pathology to examine postmortem hearts donated by victims of COVID-19. They...

Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators are using imaging and diagnos...

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Low energy levels - physical and mental

I am now on oxygen 24/7 and my energy levels are at an all time low. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can get them to a level that allows me to function...

I am now on oxygen 24/7 and my energy levels are at an all time low. Does anyone...

Ferdie_Fry

•4 years ago

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The Neighbours by Midge

I don't like the neighbours I don't know why they came They think that they can pat my head Just because they know my name But I'm the family guard dog...

I don't like the neighbours I don't know why they came They think that they ca...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Preventing ‘Cytokine Storm’ May Ease Severe COVID-19 Symptoms.

For some COVID-19 patients, the body’s immune response may be as destructive as the virus that causes the disease. The persistent high fevers, severe...

For some COVID-19 patients, the body’s immune response may be as destructive as ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Lungs of deceased COVID-19 patients show distinctive features.

In a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), senior author, Steven J. Mentzer, MD, thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and a...

In a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), senior author, Ste...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Why words matter.

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. I agree but doesn't that depend on the picture? This forum is inundated with smileys and emoji, digital...

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. I agree but doesn't that depe...

Cateran

•4 years ago

52 Replies

Dr Donald?

I've missed Dr Donald Campbell for the last two days, where has he gone?

Katebeach

•4 years ago

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Eye Drops for Sore swollen eyes during chemotherapy

Just approaching my second chemotherapy, and one of the more troublesome side effects of the first (and still troubling me badly 16 days later) has been sore,...

Just approaching my second chemotherapy, and one of the more troublesome side ef...

MacColl

•4 years ago

9 Replies

A hug from the hot tub

This made me laugh! They even put her in the hot tub!

madonbrew

•4 years ago

7 Replies

A hug for you

Here’s my hug...I made it for my nephew...I actually stole the idea but he loved it!!!!

Here’s my hug...I made it for my nephew...I actually stole the idea but he loved...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Damn virus

Really want to go to Fuerteventura but cannot used to be my place to get away from stress !!

Really want to go to Fuerteventura but cannot used to be my place to get away fr...

soul-123

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Giant 3D wave sweeps over Seoul's Gangnam District.

A giant wave has appeared on the LED façade of the city's SMTown COEX building, South Korea's biggest digital billboard. The anamorphic illusion rears up...

A giant wave has appeared on the LED façade of the city's SMTown COEX building, ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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App will reduce high risk of falls during and after Lockdown.

A free app has been developed at The University of Manchester to help reduce the high risk of falls and physical decline in older people self-isolating during...

A free app has been developed at The University of Manchester to help reduce the...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Southampton scientists discover sweet spot of activity in immune system key to fighting cancer.

Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown how stimulating a specific location on the surface of immune cells can be targeted with antibodies to...

Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown how stimulating a specifi...

2greys

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Help me win £1,000 for the BLF

It's been a while since I was last on here - a good six months at least. A lot's happened in that time both personally and in the world. Back in February I...

It's been a while since I was last on here - a good six months at least. A lot's...

dodgylungrunner

British Lung Foundation•4 years ago

10 Replies

Thank you!

Hi all, My name is Jo. I am the daughter of Peter (Inamoment). He spoke to me constantly about the help and support he got from here. Dad came out of hospital...

Hi all, My name is Jo. I am the daughter of Peter (Inamoment). He spoke to me co...

Inamoment

•4 years ago

46 Replies

Pleurisy Came Back

I had pleurisy at the end of March very mildly after recovering from Corona. As I couldn’t physically get examined by a doctor, it was mislabelled as muscle...

I had pleurisy at the end of March very mildly after recovering from Corona. As ...

middp

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Inhaler reliability/consistency/misfire

Hi everybody, I would like to raise an issue and do a straw-poll to see if others have the same experience. I use an 120puff preventer inhaler - should give...

Hi everybody, I would like to raise an issue and do a straw-poll to see if other...

Strephon

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Dear outside,

I miss you. Dave x

soulboy118

•4 years ago

39 Replies

Pandemic likely to cause long-term health problems, research finds.

The coronavirus pandemic's life-altering effects are likely to result in lasting physical and mental health consequences for many people—particularly those...

The coronavirus pandemic's life-altering effects are likely to result in lasting...

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

The Neighbours.

There's nowt so queer as neighbours. They come and then they go. Sometimes nice and friendly, Next thing full of woe. It used to be my noisy kids, Now...

There's nowt so queer as neighbours. They come and then they go. Sometimes nic...

Hidden

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Overcoming challenges of individuals with autism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic is stressful enough, but for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, the crisis can be especially...

The COVID-19 pandemic is stressful enough, but for children and adults with auti...

2greys

•4 years ago

5 Replies

National trial launched to test re-purposing existing drugs to treat COVID-19 patients.

A new trial to prevent organ failure and death in COVID-19 patients has been launched, led by clinicians and scientists in Cambridge and London. TACTIC, as...

A new trial to prevent organ failure and death in COVID-19 patients has been lau...

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

What Does Recovery From COVID-19 Look Like?

Unless you or someone you know has been infected with the coronavirus, it may be hard to imagine what it’s like to have COVID-19—and recover from it. Does it...

Unless you or someone you know has been infected with the coronavirus, it may be...

2greys

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Just a few hours old baby fawn

Saw mum this morning early in labour and left her alone so as not to stress her ... went back this afternoon and saw this little darlin shaky legs but looking...

Saw mum this morning early in labour and left her alone so as not to stress her ...

Blackbird6

•4 years ago

64 Replies

Post-Covid Hub Survey

Hi Evidence on the long-term effect of COVID-19 on people’s lung health is still emerging, but we are working really hard to understand it better. That’s why...

Hi Evidence on the long-term effect of COVID-19 on people’s lung health is stil...

Carol_ALUK

Partner•4 years ago

2 Replies

Just to say I’m having trouble sending reply’s so apologies if you have my recieved

Whoops I am hoping to get better X😊💕🌈

Sunfloweronline

•4 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for May 2020

Bronchiectasis and allergic to certain antibiotics

New letter

Nutritional recommendations to boost the immune system of frontline workers.

Team uses imaging to study ways the heart is affected by coronavirus.

Low energy levels - physical and mental

The Neighbours by Midge

Preventing ‘Cytokine Storm’ May Ease Severe COVID-19 Symptoms.

Lungs of deceased COVID-19 patients show distinctive features.

Why words matter.

Dr Donald?

Eye Drops for Sore swollen eyes during chemotherapy

A hug from the hot tub

A hug for you

Damn virus

Giant 3D wave sweeps over Seoul's Gangnam District.

App will reduce high risk of falls during and after Lockdown.

Southampton scientists discover sweet spot of activity in immune system key to fighting cancer.

Help me win £1,000 for the BLF

Thank you!

Pleurisy Came Back

Inhaler reliability/consistency/misfire

Dear outside,

Pandemic likely to cause long-term health problems, research finds.

The Neighbours.

Overcoming challenges of individuals with autism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

National trial launched to test re-purposing existing drugs to treat COVID-19 patients.

What Does Recovery From COVID-19 Look Like?

Just a few hours old baby fawn

Post-Covid Hub Survey

Just to say I’m having trouble sending reply’s so apologies if you have my recieved

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