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vaccine immunity? I don't think so...

Antibodies against the COVID-19 virus are not likely to last for long, according to the latest findings from British researchers seeking to establish the...

Antibodies against the COVID-19 virus are not likely to last for long, according...

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•4 years ago

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Restaurants face al fresco dining smoking ban over concern about second-hand smoke.

Ministers will face demands on Monday to require pubs and cafes to ban outdoor smoking in return for gaining permission to serve “pavement drinks” as the...

Ministers will face demands on Monday to require pubs and cafes to ban outdoor s...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Cigarette sales declining by 20 million a month after advent of standardised packaging.

The introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes in the UK, combined with stricter taxation measures on cheaper cigarettes, has led to a significant...

The introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes in the UK, combined wi...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Mild emphysema, please advice. Confused

Good morning all, It would be great if someone with this condition could describe their symptoms when resting, watching tv, going to sleep, etc. How is your...

Good morning all, It would be great if someone with this condition could describ...

MiFerna

•4 years ago

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Stranded and frustrated

After being stranded here in Rhodes by my ex wife to avoid me contesting the divorce , the dwp stopped my ESA so I was stranded without possibility of...

After being stranded here in Rhodes by my ex wife to avoid me contesting the div...

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•4 years ago

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Hay fever & Bronchiectasis

Hi everyone My hay fever has been bad the past two weeks but since Wednesday, I have started coughing. A couple of times I have brought up green stuff. A...

Hi everyone My hay fever has been bad the past two weeks but since Wednesday, I ...

Aslangal

•4 years ago

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Most people seem to think it's over. 2nd wave on its way ????

I took my car to the petrol station earlier. First time out properly since Mid March. Loads of people there, none with masks. I spoke to my neighbours, they...

I took my car to the petrol station earlier. First time out properly since Mid M...

Maulics

•4 years ago

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Spirometry

Just a quick update. I went for Spirometry on Friday. I’d been worried about it,they were alternating using 1 side room and the large room. Whilst 1 was being...

Just a quick update. I went for Spirometry on Friday. I’d been worried about it,...

Oshgosh

•4 years ago

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Another confusing message.

Boris Johnson: "The prime minister indicated coverings could become mandatory in stores." Michael Gove: "Face masks 'absolutely a good idea' in shops but not...

Boris Johnson: "The prime minister indicated coverings could become mandatory in...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Confusing messages from the Government yet again.

Boris Johnson is planning to put the nation on a diet to help people become fighting fit to beat coronavirus. The Prime Minister is drawing up plans to speed...

Boris Johnson is planning to put the nation on a diet to help people become figh...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Dad, Alzheimer's, copd and prozac

Dad's 82, has copd & Alzheimer's. Has been prescribed Prozac for mood but, after 6 weeks, his breathing is very shallow and rapid. Almost like a panic...

Dad's 82, has copd & Alzheimer's. Has been prescribed Prozac for mood but, after...

Maturefromage

•4 years ago

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Hospital visit

Can anyone please explain what respiratory 2 failure is have I got just weeks or months for this world. That was on my hospital notes also DNACPR. Scary stuff...

Can anyone please explain what respiratory 2 failure is have I got just weeks or...

Dilly2

•4 years ago

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How gorgeous

Popped to the forest in my little campervan yesterday for a walk and got back to find this beautiful sight

Popped to the forest in my little campervan yesterday for a walk and got back to...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

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Sunday’s poem

The Old Grey Squirrel A great while ago there was a schoolboy who lived in a cottage by the sea, And the very first thing he could remember was the rigging...

The Old Grey Squirrel A great while ago there was a schoolboy who lived in a c...

Lyd12

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Sleeping difficulties & nose blocked

Good morning all, just looking for some advice.. For the last few weeks I’ve been finding idifficult to have a proper sleep. Every night I’m going to bed...

Good morning all, just looking for some advice.. For the last few weeks I’ve bee...

MiFerna

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Health issues marriage falling apart

I have multiple health issues. Has anyone experienced their marriage falling apart because of it. We have been together for 27yrs 2yrs ago I suffered fatal...

I have multiple health issues. Has anyone experienced their marriage falling ap...

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•4 years ago

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Independent SAGE weekly briefing with Questions & Anwers, 10th July.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aacq9q1Utn8

2greys

•4 years ago

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Just wanting advise

Hello I've been struggling for a while having breathing difficulties with a horrible chest which I couldn't do a sample. The last time I attended hospital the...

Hello I've been struggling for a while having breathing difficulties with a horr...

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•4 years ago

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Back to ? NORMAL ?. Not keen.!!!!!

I'm due back at work 03/08/20. I've booked 3 weeks annual leave so back 25/08/20 instead. Not keen at all to return to ? Normal life?. I hear the supermarkets...

I'm due back at work 03/08/20. I've booked 3 weeks annual leave so back 25/08/20...

Maulics

•4 years ago

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Still kicking...

Just checking in to say hi and hoping all are doing as well healthwise as any of us can expect to be doing, particularly with bad boy Covid still a threat......

Just checking in to say hi and hoping all are doing as well healthwise as any of...

jmsutt73

•4 years ago

5 Replies

LUNG VALVE INSERTION

HI EVERYONE DOES ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE OF ENDOBRONCHIAL VALVE PLACEMENT IN THE LUNG TO IMPROVE FUNCTION ---- I HAVE EMPHYSEMA WITH AN FEV 1 OF 24% AND...

HI EVERYONE DOES ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE OF ENDOBRONCHIAL VALVE PLACEMENT IN TH...

beardiefolk

•4 years ago

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Shielding before and after lung surgery

I am waiting to have lung surgery a lobectomy. Hoping to get a surgery date in next 2 weeks, as already cancelled once. I spoke to my doctor about shielding...

I am waiting to have lung surgery a lobectomy. Hoping to get a surgery date in ...

Becky130777

•4 years ago

14 Replies

When your Henrietta hoover gives up the ghost

Plant life 😂😂💜

Blackbird8

•4 years ago

46 Replies

Many thanks to all you lovelies on this site

Hi guys, survived my day at Papworth yesterday, very tiring but what a marvellous experience for someone with ILD. Prognosis is Organising Pheumonia or NSIP -...

Hi guys, survived my day at Papworth yesterday, very tiring but what a marvellou...

Kimlu

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Independent SAGE - Can the UK achieve zero COVID?

A public discussion convened by The BMJ, featuring independent Sage and supported by others. https://youtu.be/f9jhFI5Wm7k

A public discussion convened by The BMJ, featuring independent Sage and supporte...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus: Asymptomatic cases detected in London NHS staff.

The case for routinely testing NHS staff is "overwhelming", leading cancer scientist at the Crick Institute Dr Charles Swanton has said. His team identified...

The case for routinely testing NHS staff is "overwhelming", leading cancer scien...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus: No 10 considering mandatory face masks in shops in England.

Making face coverings mandatory in shops in England is being considered by the government to slow the spread of coronavirus, senior sources have said.Speaking...

Making face coverings mandatory in shops in England is being considered by the g...

2greys

•4 years ago

5 Replies

lvh left ventricular hypertrophy

I saw my heart Dr. this week, he said I have lvh or left hypertensive disease without heart failure. I am 77 years old and have copd. He collected blood...

I saw my heart Dr. this week, he said I have lvh or left hypertensive disease wi...

winnabago

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Excellent News.

Hello everybody, hope your all keeping well. Just been contacted by the Salt Cave we use who tell me they have been given the go ahead to reopen from next...

Hello everybody, hope your all keeping well. Just been contacted by the Salt Ca...

LoncinLad

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Looking for advice

Two weeks ago I was having breakfast ( granola and weetabix) and FaceTiming a niece , when I felt like I swallowed a bit when I was talking and it felt abit...

Two weeks ago I was having breakfast ( granola and weetabix) and FaceTiming a ni...

Caitlyn6

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for July 2020

vaccine immunity? I don't think so...

Restaurants face al fresco dining smoking ban over concern about second-hand smoke.

Cigarette sales declining by 20 million a month after advent of standardised packaging.

Mild emphysema, please advice. Confused

Stranded and frustrated

Hay fever & Bronchiectasis

Most people seem to think it's over. 2nd wave on its way ????

Spirometry

Another confusing message.

Confusing messages from the Government yet again.

Dad, Alzheimer's, copd and prozac

Hospital visit

How gorgeous

Sunday’s poem

Sleeping difficulties & nose blocked

Health issues marriage falling apart

Independent SAGE weekly briefing with Questions & Anwers, 10th July.

Just wanting advise

Back to ? NORMAL ?. Not keen.!!!!!

Still kicking...

LUNG VALVE INSERTION

Shielding before and after lung surgery

When your Henrietta hoover gives up the ghost

Many thanks to all you lovelies on this site

Independent SAGE - Can the UK achieve zero COVID?

Coronavirus: Asymptomatic cases detected in London NHS staff.

Coronavirus: No 10 considering mandatory face masks in shops in England.

lvh left ventricular hypertrophy

Excellent News.

Looking for advice

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