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Advice please re priority/vulnerable vaccine groups

I'm 54, live in Scotland and in late 2018 had a spiro test after collapsing at work, I was diagnosed as severe Stage 4 COPD. A few weeks later I was having...

I'm 54, live in Scotland and in late 2018 had a spiro test after collapsing at w...

Glen1677

•3 years ago

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Snowdrops 💜

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Blackbird8

•3 years ago

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Pirfenidone

i have ipf and is about to start taking pirfenidone can you get sun screen on priscription

i have ipf and is about to start taking pirfenidone can you get sun screen on pr...

treval1946

•3 years ago

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Independent SAGE live stream today at 1:30 pm. Also available afterward using the same link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBjlBTO45ZM

2greys

•3 years ago

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Nonhuman primate study on early immune response to SARS-CoV-2 points to specific immune cells for vaccine development.

A collection of infectious disease researchers at the California National Primate Research Center and the Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases...

A collection of infectious disease researchers at the California National Primat...

2greys

•3 years ago

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TRIMBOW & DUOKLIR

I used Duaklir for over a year and it stopped working the full 12 hours. I contacted “breath team” they contacted my Dr who then prescribed TRIMBOW 2puffs...

I used Duaklir for over a year and it stopped working the full 12 hours. I conta...

Pushkins

•3 years ago

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Tidal sunrise 💜

💜🧡🖤

Blackbird8

•3 years ago

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A closer look at T cells reveals big differences in mild vs. severe COVID-19 cases.

LA JOLLA, CA–A big question on people’s minds these days: how long does immunity to SARS-CoV-2 last following infection? Now a research team from La Jolla...

LA JOLLA, CA–A big question on people’s minds these days: how long does immunity...

2greys

•3 years ago

1 Reply

New combination of immunotherapies shows great promise for treating lung cancer.

McMaster researchers have established in lab settings that a novel combination of two forms of immunotherapy can be highly effective for treating lung cancer,...

McMaster researchers have established in lab settings that a novel combination o...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Chest clearance

Just wondering what clearance techniques everyone uses? I seem to be waking at 4am every night and feel extremely “full” It takes me a couple of hours to huff...

Just wondering what clearance techniques everyone uses? I seem to be waking at 4...

Lynnetp

•3 years ago

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New £800 fine for people who break lockdown rules by attending house parties.

What is the point of fining them. By the time the police turn up, hours later, they could all be possible infected, issued a fine and sent home.....to go on to...

What is the point of fining them. By the time the police turn up, hours later, t...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Covid vaccine.

Yay go for Covid vaccine tomorrow feel like I've won the lottery. One step forward. Holly 🤗 👍 x

Yay go for Covid vaccine tomorrow feel like I've won the lottery. One step forwa...

Hollyjt

•3 years ago

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Researchers ID potential target for anti-viral drugs to battle COVID-19.

Hines' research found that the stem-loop II motif section of the viral RNA is "highly conserved in the COVID-19 virus, meaning that while other parts of the...

Hines' research found that the stem-loop II motif section of the viral RNA is "h...

2greys

•3 years ago

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HungryHufflepuff

Although not absent for long, she usually posts a reply at least once a day somewhere. Her last reply was three days ago, hopefully it is just an Internet...

Although not absent for long, she usually posts a reply at least once a day some...

2greys

•3 years ago

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What is the name of specific blood test as alternative to spirometry routine test due to C19 climate? Please forgive my knowledge lack 😇

Next week booked an appointment with blood test, which should identify the oxygen in lungs and function percentage. I am overdue with spirometry test for...

Next week booked an appointment with blood test, which should identify the oxyge...

Tanya13

•3 years ago

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Oxford scientists preparing to design new versions of Covid vaccine in response to variants.

The team behind the Oxford vaccine is preparing to design new versions of its jab in response to the different coronavirus variants that have emerged in the UK...

The team behind the Oxford vaccine is preparing to design new versions of its ja...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Emphysema

My pip tribunal is tomorrow. I think the dwp is trying to down play the problems i have with my breathing. They stated on their reasons about my claim that a...

My pip tribunal is tomorrow. I think the dwp is trying to down play the problems...

pekingeselover

•3 years ago

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Reply to Question about Vitamin D for Extremely Vulnerable from NHS

Thank you everyone for your replies it would seem that this is very much a hit & miss way of getting it. My Rhuematoligist prescribedVitamin D around 2018 but...

Thank you everyone for your replies it would seem that this is very much a hit &...

katieoxo60

•3 years ago

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Patients in cancer remission at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness.

Patients with inactive cancer and not currently undergoing treatments also face a significantly higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, a new study from...

Patients with inactive cancer and not currently undergoing treatments also face ...

2greys

•3 years ago

1 Reply

FLOODED OUT

Anyone else flooded out today?😒😢

Gingerapple

•3 years ago

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Mobility car scheme and PIP appeal in Tribunal second week February 2021

Hi everyone I do hope that the fact day light has started to build up cheers us up a little. It does work for me😊 Original PIP claim I made with great...

Hi everyone I do hope that the fact day light has started to build up cheers us...

Tanya13

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Advice needed re cultures

My consultant has thought for 2 or 3 years that I have a mycobacterium infection (NTM); the CT scans show progressive deterioration, I am aware my chest is not...

My consultant has thought for 2 or 3 years that I have a mycobacterium infection...

24cc

•3 years ago

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Is it still raining?

tell you an old-fashioned story That grandfather used to relate, Of a builder and joining contractor Who's name it were Sam Oswaldthwaite. In a shop on the...

tell you an old-fashioned story That grandfather used to relate, Of a builder an...

Lyd12

•3 years ago

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Suplemental oxygen

Suplemetal oxygen I have recently 4 days been put on home oxygen. litres. I am managing quite well at the moment but am having a problem with " itchy nose"...

Suplemetal oxygen I have recently 4 days been put on home oxygen. litres. I am ...

Ragrug

•3 years ago

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We don't have to be a driver to apply for Blue badge

Hello everyone I recently saw the article where advisor tells the public sector members more on Blue badge applicant rights. Apparently, he said the...

Hello everyone I recently saw the article where advisor tells the public sector...

Tanya13

•3 years ago

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T Rex racing.

https://youtu.be/h59lUTbuE1I

2greys

•3 years ago

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People over 80 missing out onVaccination

Report in the Eastern Daily Press Today: https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/health/concern-over-gaps-in-coronavirus-vaccine-programme-6914464

Report in the Eastern Daily Press Today: https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/health/con...

micox

•3 years ago

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About the Vitamin D

Hello all, has anyone filled in a form for vitamin D from the government and received it please? I filled in the form as I have been housebound with no sun...

Hello all, has anyone filled in a form for vitamin D from the government and re...

katieoxo60

•3 years ago

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A reason to remain shielding after the first vaccination shot.

Single Covid vaccine dose in Israel 'less effective than we thought' Israel’s coronavirus tsar has warned that a single dose of the...

Single Covid vaccine dose in Israel 'less effective than we thought' Israel’s co...

2greys

•3 years ago

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The surprising reason eating less meat is linked to a longer life: A smelly toxic gas.

High-protein diets are having a moment. In any grocery store you can now buy a protein bowl, pick up a protein box of eggs and nuts for lunch, or snack on a...

High-protein diets are having a moment. In any grocery store you can now buy a p...

2greys

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2021

Advice please re priority/vulnerable vaccine groups

Snowdrops 💜

Pirfenidone

Independent SAGE live stream today at 1:30 pm. Also available afterward using the same link.

Nonhuman primate study on early immune response to SARS-CoV-2 points to specific immune cells for vaccine development.

TRIMBOW & DUOKLIR

Tidal sunrise 💜

A closer look at T cells reveals big differences in mild vs. severe COVID-19 cases.

New combination of immunotherapies shows great promise for treating lung cancer.

Chest clearance

New £800 fine for people who break lockdown rules by attending house parties.

Covid vaccine.

Researchers ID potential target for anti-viral drugs to battle COVID-19.

HungryHufflepuff

What is the name of specific blood test as alternative to spirometry routine test due to C19 climate? Please forgive my knowledge lack 😇

Oxford scientists preparing to design new versions of Covid vaccine in response to variants.

Emphysema

Reply to Question about Vitamin D for Extremely Vulnerable from NHS

Patients in cancer remission at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness.

FLOODED OUT

Mobility car scheme and PIP appeal in Tribunal second week February 2021

Advice needed re cultures

Is it still raining?

Suplemental oxygen

We don't have to be a driver to apply for Blue badge

T Rex racing.

People over 80 missing out onVaccination

About the Vitamin D

A reason to remain shielding after the first vaccination shot.

The surprising reason eating less meat is linked to a longer life: A smelly toxic gas.

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