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Is there anywhere I could get a 2nd hand battery for an inogen one portable concentrator, maybe there's a site I have come across things a few back but now I'm...

Is there anywhere I could get a 2nd hand battery for an inogen one portable conc...

Dion50

•3 years ago

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My photos 📸

I would appreciate your support in me writing this post as I do not wish to offend anyone. I'm being asked daily to enter competitions and make calendars with...

I would appreciate your support in me writing this post as I do not wish to offe...

Blackbird8

•3 years ago

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Nitric Oxide test

I just got a cancellation for a different hospital to the one I normally attend (waiting since May) so I grabbed it. My nitric oxide test was 104 (shouldn’t be...

I just got a cancellation for a different hospital to the one I normally attend ...

Lynneypin

•3 years ago

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SOB

I have severe copd , i have taken a Rescue pack in April ,May, June ,Oct i have not seen a consultant in hospital, only when i have been taken in unwell, i...

I have severe copd , i have taken a Rescue pack in April ,May, June ,Oct i hav...

whit

•3 years ago

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Ice cream

Someone has told me that icecream is bad for C.O.P.D .I hope this is not true. Does anybody know if this is true?

Someone has told me that icecream is bad for C.O.P.D .I hope this is not true. D...

robotman

•3 years ago

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Trimbow advice

Thankyou for all your advice. I will definitely.be following some of it up. I am sure Trimbo is a good inhaler, my breathing does seem better. maybe not for...

Thankyou for all your advice. I will definitely.be following some of it up. I ...

DeeBee60

•3 years ago

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Spirometry

Has anyone purchased a spirometer to use at home to give some indication of progress of disease in the absence of tests at docs?

Has anyone purchased a spirometer to use at home to give some indication of prog...

2171till

•3 years ago

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Pain /emphysema

Hi guys I’ve had a cold it’s now coming and going I’m still bringing up small amounts of mucus when I cough , however since last week I’ve had a dull achey...

Hi guys I’ve had a cold it’s now coming and going I’m still bringing up small am...

Hometeam2016

•3 years ago

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Low sodium levels

Hi has anyone else suffered from low sodium levels after covid. I was taken to hospital for fluids after vomiting for days. I'm home now and have to wait for...

Hi has anyone else suffered from low sodium levels after covid. I was taken to h...

Toby14

•3 years ago

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Do I have plueurisy

Hi, think I may have pleurisy ? Sharp pain in my left side of chest lasting about 48hours now every time I sneeze , cough and laugh. Wondering what may have...

Hi, think I may have pleurisy ? Sharp pain in my left side of chest lasting abou...

Ilovedobermanz

•3 years ago

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Helpful website for treatment ideas

I've found the website Stuff that Works helpful for ideas of things to try that have worked for others. they need more people with bronchiectasis to share...

I've found the website Stuff that Works helpful for ideas of things to try that ...

Jess_hill

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Radiation Fibrosis of Lung

Hi Everyone, My mum completed 15 fractions of radiotherapy during her breast cancer treatment and we have now learnt that this has caused fibrosis of her left...

Hi Everyone, My mum completed 15 fractions of radiotherapy during her breast ca...

LargeGlassOfRed

•3 years ago

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Speechless in Gratitude

Firstly a BIG heartfelt thankyou to all you lung buddies out there who have taken the time to listen and reply to my moans you have really kept me going. Now...

Firstly a BIG heartfelt thankyou to all you lung buddies out there who have take...

Delamere

•3 years ago

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Allergy to doxycycline.

Hi.. Follow on fro virus or infection. As bronchiectasis sufferer recently started with virus/infection. Following advice started doxycycline for 10 days....

Hi.. Follow on fro virus or infection. As bronchiectasis sufferer recently star...

Lfcpremier

•3 years ago

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The big reds at Rhinefield

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Blackbird8

•3 years ago

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Autumnal sunshine 🌞

🧡💛

Blackbird8

•3 years ago

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World COPD day

Today is World COPD day. We want to raise awareness to make sure everyone with COPD can access the support and information they need to manage their condition...

Today is World COPD day. We want to raise awareness to make sure everyone with C...

Katie_ALUK

Partner•3 years ago

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Air purifier

ADIVISE ON AIR PURIFIER

jan-woozi

•3 years ago

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Diagnosis in tough times for the NHS

Hi all. Was diagnosed with COPD April this year. Can’t have Spirometry yet. Don’t know what type/stage of COPD I have either. I have an inhaler - not sure if...

Hi all. Was diagnosed with COPD April this year. Can’t have Spirometry yet. Don’...

Autumnman

•3 years ago

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Speechless with anger

Having waited 2 years finally got appointment with specialist. Phoned transport as l need help at the moment walking and breathing difficult especially on...

Having waited 2 years finally got appointment with specialist. Phoned transport...

Delamere

•3 years ago

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Pulmonary rehab

Well I've done my 6 weeks and wow, far better than I could have expected. I've learned so much!! Especially how to breath and that being breathless is normal...

Well I've done my 6 weeks and wow, far better than I could have expected. I've l...

Anniecheney

•3 years ago

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Should I start my rescue antibiotics

Should I start my rescue antibiotics I have a Covid test booked for 9am to rule this out, but my coughing is terrible (I never usually cough, odd I know) my...

Should I start my rescue antibiotics I have a Covid test booked for 9am to rule ...

MelAidJack

•3 years ago

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Auto fold scooter….discuss

Does anyone own an auto folding mobility scooter? I am returning to driving after Christmas and want as much independence as possible, so thought this must be...

Does anyone own an auto folding mobility scooter? I am returning to driving afte...

WeirdOxygenGirl

•3 years ago

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Unusual Coughing?

My wife has bronchiectasis and has been coughing a lot. I have been wondering if her coughing is solely due to her bronchiectasis or whether something else is...

My wife has bronchiectasis and has been coughing a lot. I have been wondering if...

1wombat

•3 years ago

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Sad News

For those of you who knew my wife Penny, I have some sad news. She unfortunately passed away yesterday. Thank you for helping her through recent hard times....

For those of you who knew my wife Penny, I have some sad news. She unfortunately...

Kimlu

•3 years ago

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Stories from a Hospital Volunteer - 2

Among the many patients I recently visited with my colleague Lucy, was a gentleman in a bed at the far end of a Ward at UCLH. This is a bay of four beds, 1 to...

Among the many patients I recently visited with my colleague Lucy, was a gentlem...

Greenthorn

•3 years ago

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Lung function after having pericarditis

Has anyone been told that they don’t have any signs of pericarditis or effusion but has been left with breathing and lung function not as good as before...

Has anyone been told that they don’t have any signs of pericarditis or effusion ...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

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Shortness of breath today

Last weekend I had to have my beautiful cat, Tammy put to sleep. Yesterday, I stayed in bed all day as I felt so down. I have got up today as I have to go to...

Last weekend I had to have my beautiful cat, Tammy put to sleep. Yesterday, I st...

SkyGazer177

•3 years ago

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Mini Break!!

Just an update from me. Its day 22 out of hospital, and I have come to stay with my parents! The move over was tough for all, was a busy day and fatigue hit me...

Just an update from me. Its day 22 out of hospital, and I have come to stay with...

natswright

•3 years ago

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Pseudomonas

Hi. Has anyone with bronchiectasis found out they have the Pseudomonas bug? If so, did you have to have a special test or was it found in a sputum sample?...

Hi. Has anyone with bronchiectasis found out they have the Pseudomonas bug? If s...

Lexilou70

•3 years ago

52 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for November 2021

Hi guys

My photos 📸

Nitric Oxide test

SOB

Ice cream

Trimbow advice

Spirometry

Pain /emphysema

Low sodium levels

Do I have plueurisy

Helpful website for treatment ideas

Radiation Fibrosis of Lung

Speechless in Gratitude

Allergy to doxycycline.

The big reds at Rhinefield

Autumnal sunshine 🌞

World COPD day

Air purifier

Diagnosis in tough times for the NHS

Speechless with anger

Pulmonary rehab

Should I start my rescue antibiotics

Auto fold scooter….discuss

Unusual Coughing?

Sad News

Stories from a Hospital Volunteer - 2

Lung function after having pericarditis

Shortness of breath today

Mini Break!!

Pseudomonas

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