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Advice needed reambulatory oxygen and wigs

Hi,I’ve just gone on ambulatory oxygen.getting accustomed to it slowly. I can’t get my wig to stay on,luckily hair has grown quite a bit,so have left it off...

Hi,I’ve just gone on ambulatory oxygen.getting accustomed to it slowly. I can’t ...

Oshgosh

•4 years ago

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Update on Lung Nodules

Thought I'd update everyone after all of the wonderful support that I received on here. I attended my outpatient appointment to find out my PET scan results as...

Thought I'd update everyone after all of the wonderful support that I received o...

Bunny12345678

•4 years ago

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Alendronate acid

Nurse has just given me this drug the reviews are scary anyone taken it once a week please

Nurse has just given me this drug the reviews are scary anyone taken it once a w...

Itsmeagain1

•4 years ago

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Prednisolone- Bloated Stomach

Good morning everyone I am 52 and have been on and off prednisolone nearly all my life. I currently take 7.5 mlg daily yet my stomach is still very bloated and...

Good morning everyone I am 52 and have been on and off prednisolone nearly all m...

Joseph260268

•4 years ago

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Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting COVID-19.

In a retrospective study of patients tested for COVID-19, researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine found an association between vitamin D deficiency...

In a retrospective study of patients tested for COVID-19, researchers at the Uni...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Researchers discover how to capture images of cells at work inside our lungs.

niversity of Calgary scientists have discovered how to capture “live” images of immune cells inside the lungs. A group at the Snyder Institute for Chronic...

niversity of Calgary scientists have discovered how to capture “live” images of ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Cystic fibrosis and COVID-19.

An estimated 30,000 people are living with cystic fibrosis in the U.S. This genetic disease can cause progressive lung damage and recurrent episodes of lung...

An estimated 30,000 people are living with cystic fibrosis in the U.S. This gene...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Researchers Redesign the Face Mask to Improve Comfort and Protection.

Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from SARS-CoV-2, is comfortable enough to wear all day, and stays in place without...

Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from SA...

2greys

•4 years ago

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More speed less haste

Had a little chuckle today as I was negotiating our windy country roads this morning. Out of no where breathing down my rear bumper was a rather splendid...

Had a little chuckle today as I was negotiating our windy country roads this mor...

ninelives

•4 years ago

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New method of detecting illnesses including coronavirus and cystic fibrosis.

A new and quicker method of diagnosing diseases in patients has been created by researchers at the University of Leeds. The team has developed a system of...

A new and quicker method of diagnosing diseases in patients has been created by ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Antibody study suggests more lasting immunity against COVID than believed.

In a finding that should encourage scientists who are racing to develop coronavirus vaccines, a new study out of Iceland suggests that immunity to the disease...

In a finding that should encourage scientists who are racing to develop coronavi...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus testing rationed amid outbreaks. The Coronavirus testing system is struggling to keep up with demand.

The coronavirus testing system is struggling to keep up with demand as a growing number of people apply for swabs. People with symptoms applying for...

The coronavirus testing system is struggling to keep up with demand as a growing...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Found another person in the world with IgG4 RD...

I think! I found a forum..it’s American, she’s Australian 😂 I have never found anyone else with IgG4 RD in 20 years! It’s so rare there are hardly any of...

I think! I found a forum..it’s American, she’s Australian 😂 I have never found ...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

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Beam me up Scotty

💜💜

Blackbird8

•4 years ago

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Twinkly trees in the sunshine 💙💙

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Blackbird8

•4 years ago

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Awaiting a Diagnosis

I quit smoking weed in January. I only smoked weed in a pipe not with tobacco. I gave up cigarettes over 10 years ago. I had a chest infection over Xmas last...

I quit smoking weed in January. I only smoked weed in a pipe not with tobacco. I...

mattyRa

•4 years ago

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Sharing information

My daughter sent me this. Really useful to see what affects others and what medications are most effective https://www.stuffthatworks.health/copd

My daughter sent me this. Really useful to see what affects others and what medi...

Kirkysnan

•4 years ago

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Listing query for Lung Transplants England

Can I ask is there still a hold on listing in England, for Lung Transplants? I have been informed lately that the 'super urgent, and urgent' are now lifted...

Can I ask is there still a hold on listing in England, for Lung Transplants? I ...

flo1

•4 years ago

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blue badge

I have IPF and i have one so u should get one . Good luck 🤞🤞

bubbles8528

•4 years ago

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Mucus

Help for the past 5 months I have been coughing up thick mucus last night if was non stop. Any advice please. It's like wallpaper paste I have also lost 2...

Help for the past 5 months I have been coughing up thick mucus last night if wa...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Advice

Anyone on ninitebs for IPF and COPD, if so any suggestions to avoid explosive side effects?

Anyone on ninitebs for IPF and COPD, if so any suggestions to avoid explosive si...

Wolverton

•4 years ago

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Fed up

Hi everyone, this is my first post about my condition. I have Asthma and Mild Bronchiectasis. I was first diagnosed in 2007. Although I had chest infections I...

Hi everyone, this is my first post about my condition. I have Asthma and Mild B...

Elaiworthy

•4 years ago

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Severe COVID-19 despite or even due to the strong immunity.

Critically ill patients present a similar or even stronger immunity against the virus than convalescent patients. This supports the theory that severe...

Critically ill patients present a similar or even stronger immunity against the ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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RethiNKing which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer.

Immune cells called ‘natural killer’ (NK) cells could be a powerful weapon for fighting lung cancer, according to Melbourne researchers. Studying preclinical...

Immune cells called ‘natural killer’ (NK) cells could be a powerful weapon for f...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Nebuliser query

Hi there, I’ve just started using a nebuliser for my amikacin antibiotic. While using it I noticed it was going on a bit long. Once I checked I noticed the...

Hi there, I’ve just started using a nebuliser for my amikacin antibiotic. While ...

Fillyfat

•4 years ago

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Getting a bronchiectasis specialist

Hi I have read a few times on here, people saying they have a bronchiectasis specialist they can go to or talk too when they are feeling unwell, could you...

Hi I have read a few times on here, people saying they have a bronchiectasis spe...

TG58

•4 years ago

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Blue badge

Whats the criteria for a blue badge, would me having classed as severve emphysema grant me one?

Whats the criteria for a blue badge, would me having classed as severve emphysem...

1968

•4 years ago

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Cbd

Has anybody tried cbd oil or capsules to help with pain or breathing , if so what results did you have please . Ked

Has anybody tried cbd oil or capsules to help with pain or breathing , if so wha...

ked1941

•4 years ago

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Study provides insight on how to build a better flu vaccine.

Flu season comes around like clockwork every year, and sooner or later everyone gets infected. The annual flu shot is a key part of public health efforts to...

Flu season comes around like clockwork every year, and sooner or later everyone ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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All posts for September 2020

Advice needed reambulatory oxygen and wigs

Update on Lung Nodules

Alendronate acid

Prednisolone- Bloated Stomach

Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting COVID-19.

Researchers discover how to capture images of cells at work inside our lungs.

Cystic fibrosis and COVID-19.

Researchers Redesign the Face Mask to Improve Comfort and Protection.

More speed less haste

New method of detecting illnesses including coronavirus and cystic fibrosis.

Antibody study suggests more lasting immunity against COVID than believed.

Coronavirus testing rationed amid outbreaks. The Coronavirus testing system is struggling to keep up with demand.

Found another person in the world with IgG4 RD...

Beam me up Scotty

Twinkly trees in the sunshine 💙💙

Awaiting a Diagnosis

Sharing information

Listing query for Lung Transplants England

blue badge

Mucus

Advice

Fed up

Severe COVID-19 despite or even due to the strong immunity.

RethiNKing which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer.

Nebuliser query

Getting a bronchiectasis specialist

Blue badge

Cbd

Study provides insight on how to build a better flu vaccine.

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