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How rod-shaped particles might distract an out-of-control COVID immune response.

A long-ignored white blood cell may be central to the immune system overreaction that is the most common cause of death for COVID-19 patients—and University of...

A long-ignored white blood cell may be central to the immune system overreaction...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Mental, physical health of people with obesity affected during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on people with obesity as they struggle to manage their weight and mental health during shelter-in-place...

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on people with obesity as t...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Noooooooo!

Was considerably surprised and more than a little horrified to get phone call from dentist's receptionist saying dentist could see me tomorrow. Whaaat? I spoke...

Was considerably surprised and more than a little horrified to get phone call fr...

Angelagone

•4 years ago

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May I ask how many hours you sleep each night?

May I ask how many hours you sleep each night? I would like to know to compare with the hours I sleep! If you find difficulty in sleeping do you do...

May I ask how many hours you sleep each night? I would like to know to compare ...

sarcoid123

•4 years ago

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Survey

If you have COPD or you care/support a loved one with COPD I would like to hear about your experiences https://tinyurl.com/yd5radbe. Taking part gives you the...

If you have COPD or you care/support a loved one with COPD I would like to hear ...

Carol_ALUK

Partner•4 years ago

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Scientists predict the best strategy for lifting COVID-19 lockdown.

Here, scientists from the University of Oxford and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology in Wallingford show that a gradual strategy with two discrete...

Here, scientists from the University of Oxford and the UK Centre for Ecology and...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus: why we need to keep protecting the over-70s

There is good reason for older people to stay isolated, even as lockdown lifts. Marina Ezcurra, University of Kent. As lockdowns...

There is good reason for older people to stay isolated, even as lockdown lifts...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Exposed to high level of raw asbestos for a few hours

Working in a old house roof space cutting out old redundant pipes for most of the day.towards the end of the day I noticed a fairly small mound of white fluffy...

Working in a old house roof space cutting out old redundant pipes for most of th...

leegrant1987

•4 years ago

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Empire Days (joke)

In the days of the British Empire, a new commanding officer was sent to a South African bush outpost to relieve the retiring colonel. After welcoming his...

In the days of the British Empire, a new commanding officer was sent to a South ...

Johnem

•4 years ago

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Hi everyone, I got a

Hi everyone, I got a call from the transplant team last week saying that they are re- starting the transplant operations on a limited basis and the asked me...

Hi everyone, I got a call from the transplant team last week saying that they a...

Kelda

•4 years ago

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Lung development may explain why some non-smokers get COPD and some heavy smokers do not.

According to a new study, people with small airways relative to the size of their lungs may have a lower breathing capacity and, consequently, an increased...

According to a new study, people with small airways relative to the size of thei...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Respiratory Deficits and Trans phobia.

Research has shown that transgender individuals with chest binding have abnormal lung function. Co-incidentally, Daniel Radcliffe has become embroiled with the...

Research has shown that transgender individuals with chest binding have abnormal...

Cateran

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Face Masks

Hi everyone We are aware about the announcement last week that face coverings will be mandatory on public transport in England from 15 June. Understandably,...

Hi everyone We are aware about the announcement last week that face coverings ...

Carol_ALUK

Partner•4 years ago

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10 months not smoking - what's normal?

TL;DR: How am I supposed to feel after 10 months of not smoking and what is normal? Does throat clearing, air hunger and the odd lung ache persist...

TL;DR: How am I supposed to feel after 10 months of not smoking and what is norm...

JamesA90

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Salt pipe

Hi guys I've been given a salt pipe now and then my BP plays up I have stage 4 emphysema whose tried these are they safe have they made I'll feel better

Hi guys I've been given a salt pipe now and then my BP plays up I have stage 4 e...

Itsmeagain1

•4 years ago

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Imperial social enterprise to accelerate low-cost COVID-19 vaccine.

For the UK and low-income countries abroad, Imperial and VGH will waive royalties and charge only modest cost-plus prices to sustain the enterprise’s work,...

For the UK and low-income countries abroad, Imperial and VGH will waive royaltie...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Synthetic red blood cells mimic natural ones, and have new abilities.

Scientists have tried to develop synthetic red blood cells that mimic the favorable properties of natural ones, such as flexibility, oxygen transport and long...

Scientists have tried to develop synthetic red blood cells that mimic the favora...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Nose Dripping

hi all, just wondered if anyone has the same problem. I am on liquid oxygen and refill small flasks that last up to 4 x hours from a larger tank replaced...

hi all, just wondered if anyone has the same problem. I am on liquid oxygen and...

Poppy2525

•4 years ago

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Overthinking.

So much there is to think about During these troublesome times. When doing something innocent Could result in heavy fines. Can I go out? Must I stay in?...

So much there is to think about During these troublesome times. When doing som...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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What are the black thick mucus parts coming out of my nose?

Hello pals, I am an asthamtic 27 yro girl for 9 years now, been controlling my symptoms very well. I started to smoke for 4 years now. It's been a month now...

Hello pals, I am an asthamtic 27 yro girl for 9 years now, been controlling my ...

KhaCB

•4 years ago

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Pseudomonas advice

Hi all, This is my first post so please do bear with me. My son (2) has been on nebulised colomycin, azithromycin, inhalers and montelukast for a year to...

Hi all, This is my first post so please do bear with me. My son (2) has been on...

Puglife87

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Has the UK government issued guidelines for those of us who struggle to breathe with a face mask/coverings?

I don't know if there is anything on this matter and it was only brought home to me this past weekend. I had to go to hospital because of breathing problems...

I don't know if there is anything on this matter and it was only brought home to...

Boudica1

•4 years ago

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Safely inviting in repairmen during the pandemic.

Be safe, protect others when you hire someone to come into your house. Just imagine. You can’t get any hot water, so you go down to the basement and find your...

Be safe, protect others when you hire someone to come into your house. Just ima...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Covid-19 Pneumonia Recovery

Hi again, I want to thank everyone for their replies on my last post, they were all helpful. Last week I went back to my GP and she again referred me to A&E -...

Hi again, I want to thank everyone for their replies on my last post, they were ...

sleepycocoa

•4 years ago

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And the day dawns chilly morning but worth the quiet time

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Blackbird6

•4 years ago

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Evening sundown

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Blackbird6

•4 years ago

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Daisy daisy give me your answer doooo 💜💜

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Blackbird6

•4 years ago

23 Replies

From Judes

Thank you all so so much for all your messages it made me feel very comforted and not alone. Covid tests all came back negative which tho I was sure they...

Thank you all so so much for all your messages it made me feel very comforted an...

judes

•4 years ago

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Bronchiectasis and allergy to ABs etc

Hello all, I wrote before about allergies to ABs and got heaps of reassurance from you wonderful people which was much appreciated. I followed recommendations...

Hello all, I wrote before about allergies to ABs and got heaps of reassurance fr...

Fionafish

•4 years ago

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Birmingham designed test confirms COVID-19 as trigger for rare Kawasaki-like syndrome in children.

A test developed by experts in Birmingham has offered evidence confirming COVID-19 to be the cause of a newly emerged multi-system inflammatory syndrome in...

A test developed by experts in Birmingham has offered evidence confirming COVID-...

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for June 2020

How rod-shaped particles might distract an out-of-control COVID immune response.

Mental, physical health of people with obesity affected during COVID-19 pandemic

Noooooooo!

May I ask how many hours you sleep each night?

Survey

Scientists predict the best strategy for lifting COVID-19 lockdown.

Coronavirus: why we need to keep protecting the over-70s

Exposed to high level of raw asbestos for a few hours

Empire Days (joke)

Hi everyone, I got a

Lung development may explain why some non-smokers get COPD and some heavy smokers do not.

Respiratory Deficits and Trans phobia.

Face Masks

10 months not smoking - what's normal?

Salt pipe

Imperial social enterprise to accelerate low-cost COVID-19 vaccine.

Synthetic red blood cells mimic natural ones, and have new abilities.

Nose Dripping

Overthinking.

What are the black thick mucus parts coming out of my nose?

Pseudomonas advice

Has the UK government issued guidelines for those of us who struggle to breathe with a face mask/coverings?

Safely inviting in repairmen during the pandemic.

Covid-19 Pneumonia Recovery

And the day dawns chilly morning but worth the quiet time

Evening sundown

Daisy daisy give me your answer doooo 💜💜

From Judes

Bronchiectasis and allergy to ABs etc

Birmingham designed test confirms COVID-19 as trigger for rare Kawasaki-like syndrome in children.

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