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Survey Launched

Good morning! For anyone who may be interested in giving their views: (Closes 7th Dec) “European Lung Foundation and COPD Foundation have launched a survey...

Good morning! For anyone who may be interested in giving their views: (Closes...

Debs_ALUK

Partner•4 years ago

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Understanding lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.

For young people with cystic fibrosis, lung infection with Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, is common and is treated with antibiotics in the hope that this will...

For young people with cystic fibrosis, lung infection with Staphylococcus aureus...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Lol Santa, reindeer & penguins.

Outside done also to cheer me up.

1968

•4 years ago

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Roll on the end of 2020

What a year 2020 was for us all, personal battles & all. After my lung op in October 2018 where i had 3 parts of my right lung removed, recovery was tough but...

What a year 2020 was for us all, personal battles & all. After my lung op in Oct...

1968

•4 years ago

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Anti-COVID-19 nasal spray 'ready for use in humans'.

A nasal spray that can provide effective protection against the COVID-19 virus has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham, using...

A nasal spray that can provide effective protection against the COVID-19 virus h...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Our favourite walk and place 🧡

💜💚

Blackbird8

•4 years ago

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Health Risks of Vaping: Lessons From the Battle With Big Tobacco.

https://youtu.be/Jk3OFR_cdfg

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Solving a Mystery: How the TB Bacterium Develops Rapid Resistance to Antibiotics.

For a slow-growing microbe that multiplies infrequently, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the pathogen that causes tuberculosis (TB) has long puzzled researchers as...

For a slow-growing microbe that multiplies infrequently, Mycobacterium tuberculo...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Phase 2/3 trial of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine in healthy older adults finds it is safe and provokes immune response.

The UK's vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 shows similar safety and immunogenicity results in healthy older adults (aged 56 years and over) to those seen in adults...

The UK's vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 shows similar safety and immunogenicity resu...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Do or dare

As clinically vulnerable, i have spentthe last 8 months in virtual isolation. But i realise life must go on. I have not been to the dentist in the last...

As clinically vulnerable, i have spentthe last 8 months in virtual isolation. ...

ledge

•4 years ago

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What does it mean when my pulse Oximeter gives me two different readings in each hand? One gives 95 while the other gives only 90 !

Why I have two different readings of pulse Oximeter in each hand ? One reads 95 , the other reads 90 only!

Why I have two different readings of pulse Oximeter in each hand ? One reads 9...

Elderberryflower

•4 years ago

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How a lung injury study helped inspire new COVID-19 drug trials.

When Anna Greka, an institute member at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, volunteered to help care for...

When Anna Greka, an institute member at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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How mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna work, why they’re a breakthrough and why they need to be kept so cold.

As the weather cools, the number of infections of the COVID-19 pandemic are rising sharply. Hamstrung by pandemic fatigue, economic constraints and political...

As the weather cools, the number of infections of the COVID-19 pandemic are risi...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Helpplease

I’m hoping that you can please help me. I’m on oxygen for IPF, managing ok during these difficult times. I suppose I’ve just been accepting that I get tired 💤...

I’m hoping that you can please help me. I’m on oxygen for IPF, managing ok durin...

Sunfloweronline

•4 years ago

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test readings

hi all .hope everyones well. i had a consultants appointment last week .x ray ok .sputum came back as having strap aureus infection in lungs .so on doxicyline....

hi all .hope everyones well. i had a consultants appointment last week .x ray ok...

coral12

•4 years ago

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Mum's panic

Hi again just received letter from adult hospital Dr saying my first visit wont be till end of next year. Due to the virus this has sent mum into meltdown...

Hi again just received letter from adult hospital Dr saying my first visit wont ...

Pokermon

•4 years ago

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Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine now 95% effective and will be submitted for authorisation 'within days'.

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has now proved 95% effective in preventing coronavirus and has met the safety criteria needed for emergency authorisation, the...

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has now proved 95% effective in preventing coronavir...

2greys

•4 years ago

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New diagnosis

I’ve just stumbled across a new diagnosis of Bronchiectasis on my Patient Access record. I have UCTD /lupus and bronchiolitis already. Will anything need to...

I’ve just stumbled across a new diagnosis of Bronchiectasis on my Patient Access...

Fennella02

•4 years ago

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What could I have

I’ve been having shortness of breath I’ve been to the er and they had a X-ray done but nothing came up what other reason would there be for my shortness of...

I’ve been having shortness of breath I’ve been to the er and they had a X-ray do...

Mubakak

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Study explores sleep apnea, autoimmune disease link.

New research by University of Georgia scientists sheds light on why people with obstructive sleep apnea may have associated autoimmune disorders. Obstructive...

New research by University of Georgia scientists sheds light on why people with ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Researchers work to build a molecular Trojan horse to battle COVID-19.

A pair of Vanderbilt University researchers are focusing on proteins that may lead to an inside track on battling COVID-19. Envelope proteins—small membrane...

A pair of Vanderbilt University researchers are focusing on proteins that may le...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Immunological memory after SARS-CoV-2 infection recovery. The welcome news we have been waiting for

Until now, it was unclear whether a survived SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 leads to a persistent immunological memory and thus can protect against a new...

Until now, it was unclear whether a survived SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 le...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Hypersensitivity -- any help would be appreciated (if you've been told you have this or suggestions for if I'm on the right path)!

I just completed a Bronchoscopy. The doctor told me that when the scope nudged some mucous in my lungs that there was a strong reaction that suggests...

I just completed a Bronchoscopy. The doctor told me that when the scope nudged s...

Desperate4Diagnosis

•4 years ago

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Breast Appointment

Good morning all🤗🌹 I hope you're all feeling as best as possible. We're all 'waxing' and 'waning'😉😊All at home again and sometimes feeling the......

Good morning all🤗🌹 I hope you're all feeling as best as possible. We're all 'w...

Gingerapple

•4 years ago

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Further Update: Multiple Chest Infections

A few people have asked for an update when I get it. Last week I had several blood tests and a sputum sample. Yesterday, my GP asked me to come into the office...

A few people have asked for an update when I get it. Last week I had several blo...

B_Asthma

•4 years ago

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Permanent night shift workers at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma.

Shift work causes misalignment between internal circadian time and the external light/dark cycle and is associated with metabolic disorders and cancer....

Shift work causes misalignment between internal circadian time and the external ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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For Chriskho, you made the right decision........Health care workers most at risk for COVID-19.

Health care workers — particularly nurses — have a higher prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection than non-health care workers, according to researchers at Rutgers,...

Health care workers — particularly nurses — have a higher prevalence of SARS-CoV...

2greys

•4 years ago

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😥 sob.

Well he's a proper misery He's becoming quite a drip Stumps around grunts and growls He's giving folk the pip Where's that pleasant Mr Don Who was so cheerful...

Well he's a proper misery He's becoming quite a drip Stumps around grunts and gr...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I am saling my mums INOGEN ONE g3 and the person who wonts to by it wonts to pay a small deposit and then pay the rest when delivery is done

So what do you all think should i do it or is it a scam *HU has removed link to member*

So what do you all think should i do it or is it a scam *HU has removed link t...

Hyett

•4 years ago

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Delivering immune-stimulating nanoparticles to the lungs via red blood cells halts tumor growth in mice.

When a patient with cancer is told the devastating news that their disease has spread, or metastasized, to a new part of their body, it has most often moved to...

When a patient with cancer is told the devastating news that their disease has s...

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

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Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for November 2020

Survey Launched

Understanding lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.

Lol Santa, reindeer & penguins.

Roll on the end of 2020

Anti-COVID-19 nasal spray 'ready for use in humans'.

Our favourite walk and place 🧡

Health Risks of Vaping: Lessons From the Battle With Big Tobacco.

Solving a Mystery: How the TB Bacterium Develops Rapid Resistance to Antibiotics.

Phase 2/3 trial of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine in healthy older adults finds it is safe and provokes immune response.

Do or dare

What does it mean when my pulse Oximeter gives me two different readings in each hand? One gives 95 while the other gives only 90 !

How a lung injury study helped inspire new COVID-19 drug trials.

How mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna work, why they’re a breakthrough and why they need to be kept so cold.

Helpplease

test readings

Mum's panic

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine now 95% effective and will be submitted for authorisation 'within days'.

New diagnosis

What could I have

Study explores sleep apnea, autoimmune disease link.

Researchers work to build a molecular Trojan horse to battle COVID-19.

Immunological memory after SARS-CoV-2 infection recovery. The welcome news we have been waiting for

Hypersensitivity -- any help would be appreciated (if you've been told you have this or suggestions for if I'm on the right path)!

Breast Appointment

Further Update: Multiple Chest Infections

Permanent night shift workers at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma.

For Chriskho, you made the right decision........Health care workers most at risk for COVID-19.

😥 sob.

I am saling my mums INOGEN ONE g3 and the person who wonts to by it wonts to pay a small deposit and then pay the rest when delivery is done

Delivering immune-stimulating nanoparticles to the lungs via red blood cells halts tumor growth in mice.

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Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for November 2020

Survey Launched

Understanding lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.

Lol Santa, reindeer & penguins.

Roll on the end of 2020

Anti-COVID-19 nasal spray 'ready for use in humans'.

Our favourite walk and place 🧡

Health Risks of Vaping: Lessons From the Battle With Big Tobacco.

Solving a Mystery: How the TB Bacterium Develops Rapid Resistance to Antibiotics.

Phase 2/3 trial of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine in healthy older adults finds it is safe and provokes immune response.

Do or dare

What does it mean when my pulse Oximeter gives me two different readings in each hand? One gives 95 while the other gives only 90 !

How a lung injury study helped inspire new COVID-19 drug trials.

How mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna work, why they’re a breakthrough and why they need to be kept so cold.

Helpplease

test readings

Mum's panic

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine now 95% effective and will be submitted for authorisation 'within days'.

New diagnosis

What could I have

Study explores sleep apnea, autoimmune disease link.

Researchers work to build a molecular Trojan horse to battle COVID-19.

Immunological memory after SARS-CoV-2 infection recovery. *The welcome news we have been waiting for*

Hypersensitivity -- any help would be appreciated (if you've been told you have this or suggestions for if I'm on the right path)!

Breast Appointment

Further Update: Multiple Chest Infections

Permanent night shift workers at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma.

For Chriskho, you made the right decision........Health care workers most at risk for COVID-19.

😥 sob.

I am saling my mums INOGEN ONE g3 and the person who wonts to by it wonts to pay a small deposit and then pay the rest when delivery is done

Delivering immune-stimulating nanoparticles to the lungs via red blood cells halts tumor growth in mice.

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Immunological memory after SARS-CoV-2 infection recovery. The welcome news we have been waiting for