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CT scan and hoping for a diagnosis

Hi,Having been referred on the two week pathway by my gp to respiratory consultant, I have my CT scan booked for this Friday. I just wondered how long it will...

Hi,Having been referred on the two week pathway by my gp to respiratory consulta...

Ticketyboo80

•1 year ago

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Spring covid booster

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/preparing-for-a-successful-spring-2023-covid-19-booster-campaign/ Apparently there is to be a Spring vaccination...

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/preparing-for-a-successful-spring-2023-covi...

eleanordigby

•1 year ago

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Pirfenedone and pulmonary fibrosis

Hello all Im wondering if anyone can relate to my question..I have been on Pirfenedone now for over 18 mths and on the highest dose, my breathing wasnt...

Hello all Im wondering if anyone can relate to my question..I have been on ...

Wendywiffle80

•1 year ago

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Coughing up green sputum.

Hi. I have COPD and Asthma. Question is does anyone with these conditions cough up green sputum all the time. Even without infection. Thanks

Hi. I have COPD and Asthma. Question is does anyone with these conditions cough ...

sueysue

•1 year ago

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The northern lights ✨️ 😍 ♥️

Have a look at the sky tonight you might catch a glimpse of the northern light seen in Kent and at Stonehenge yesterday evening ... Just in case I will try...

Have a look at the sky tonight you might catch a glimpse of the northern light s...

Blackbird9

•1 year ago

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Sunday evening 26 . 02 .23

Loving the brighter evenings happy Monday all 💜🩷🧡

Blackbird9

•1 year ago

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Breathing tube for bronchiectasis. Anyone tried the Komuso tube (for exhaling) from USA?

Wondering if it would help we bronchiectasis types???? Thanks for any comments😍Ⓜ️

Wondering if it would help we bronchiectasis types???? Thanks for any comments�...

Supercrazylady

•1 year ago

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oxygen

I have to go on 10;litres of oxygen is it the end of life hope someone will help pauline

I have to go on 10;litres of oxygen is it the end of life hope someone will help...

Chalky2

•1 year ago

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cats in New Zealand

read BBc.com about cats ownership in NZ

Jaybird19

•1 year ago

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Stopping Fostair

Im absolutely fed up with the side effects I get with Fostair Nexthaler and most other inhalers and as my GP wont change it im stopping it. I only take 1 puff...

Im absolutely fed up with the side effects I get with Fostair Nexthaler and most...

Edam

•1 year ago

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Having problems with asthma

I have been diagnosed with asthma at 55 not by spirometry which didn't prove it or lung function tests but by symptoms I have bought of chest tightness...

I have been diagnosed with asthma at 55 not by spirometry which didn't prove it...

Whitehousee

•1 year ago

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Help using a Hangsun Nebulizer instructions are useless doesn’t tell me what the various different attachments for or how to use them+update

I have been taking all your advice thank you! please see below:- hi everyone first an update GP put me on antibiotics which I think is helping. As per...

I have been taking all your advice thank you! please see below:- hi everyone f...

hilary77

•1 year ago

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Oxygen in hospital- how do you know its on?

hi elderly mum in hospital she has COPD and been told she has pneumonia- collapsed at home last weekend. Copd managed normally with inhalers. On IV antibiotics...

hi elderly mum in hospital she has COPD and been told she has pneumonia- collaps...

Robinface

•1 year ago

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6 weeks on and still suffering with chest infections

My cough started mid January, it was chronic to a point of vomiting at times. Felt so unwell I finely gave in to concerned hubby after 4 weeks and saw a gp....

My cough started mid January, it was chronic to a point of vomiting at times. F...

Vm006

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Aerosure

Hi is anyone using the revitive Aerosure for strengthening the lungs? Anyone's experience with this device would be Grateley appreciated especially if its...

Hi is anyone using the revitive Aerosure for strengthening the lungs? Anyone's e...

Jake25

•1 year ago

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MOVING HOUSE

We've recently moved house. Not a short distance, but around 500 miles. I was dreading it, thinking the stress and hard work would only make my bronchiectasis...

We've recently moved house. Not a short distance, but around 500 miles. I was dr...

Cornishman1966

•1 year ago

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COPD update and next steps.

Well, hello again. I hope you're all well. My wife saw the ANP yesterday. Given a full rundown of all she has had done and been given etc. She did not...

Well, hello again. I hope you're all well. My wife saw the ANP yesterday. Given...

Alwaysreading_46

•1 year ago

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my journey

I have had severe asthma for many years. Since Nov I have had repeated lung infections. Now having tests for Bronchietasis. I take 3 inhalers , montalukas...

I have had severe asthma for many years. Since Nov I have had repeated lung infe...

LJR21

•1 year ago

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New puffer

Hi. I've just been prescribed Trixeo Aerosphere. I've never heard of it. Does anyone use it?

Hi. I've just been prescribed Trixeo Aerosphere. I've never heard of it. Does a...

micox

•1 year ago

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Morning cough

Hi folks hope you are all doing as well as possible. I was diagnosed with copd a few years ago and never had any real problems except the odd bronchitis flare...

Hi folks hope you are all doing as well as possible. I was diagnosed with copd a...

Gladys27

•1 year ago

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3 weeks and counting!

Morning everyone. 🌄 Hoping you are all keeping safe and well as spring is on its way! 😊 3 weeks since cataract surgery, all seems to be going well and all...

Morning everyone. 🌄 Hoping you are all keeping safe and well as spring is on i...

GD53

•1 year ago

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Suddenly Fighting for breath.

Sudden struggle for breath about 4 times a day, then coughing uncontrollably- during which time I am unable Catch my breath, making a pulling sound to to draw...

Sudden struggle for breath about 4 times a day, then coughing uncontrollably- d...

djbctla

•1 year ago

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Ora-morph

Was given ora-morph when I left hospital but no instructions as to why.when to use it. Prior to seeing the resp nurse this week, does anyone use it and is it...

Was given ora-morph when I left hospital but no instructions as to why.when to u...

Woolly-gal

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Venting update.

Well my husband wrangled the surgery's 'highly trained call handlers' into giving me a gp appointment. That gp then made an appointment for me to see the gp...

Well my husband wrangled the surgery's 'highly trained call handlers' into givin...

Karenanne61

•1 year ago

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Morrison recovering from night out.

my rescue cat likes this mild weather, is stopping out all night and then snoozing whilst I’m Nebulising etc. He choices where wants to lie, I’m his butler x...

my rescue cat likes this mild weather, is stopping out all night and then snoozi...

Morrison10

•1 year ago

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My 4 year old awaiting sleep study for suspected OSA diagnosis

My son is 4 and a half and has always been a bit of a snorer. I have noticed his snoring has got louder and his breathing more obstructive in the last 6...

My son is 4 and a half and has always been a bit of a snorer. I have noticed his...

GCD01

•1 year ago

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struggle to breathe when trying to use cpap since Copd

hi I can’t seem to catch my breath whilst using cpap as Copd has got worse any ideas

hi I can’t seem to catch my breath whilst using cpap as Copd has got worse any i...

Slaphead

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Pseudonamus Lung infection

Can anyone give me successful stories / treatments/alternative treatments for long term pseudonamus lung infection with underlying bronchiectasis ? Whenever i...

Can anyone give me successful stories / treatments/alternative treatments for lo...

Annabel23

•1 year ago

16 Replies

It's love your pet day today and here is himself 🖤

A few recent pics my most favourite hairy thing 💛💜🖤

Blackbird9

•1 year ago

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Holidays over.

Hi hope you are all keeping well as can be .Had a lovely time at on my holidays was very nervous on the cruise hate being far from home even if all the...

Hi hope you are all keeping well as can be .Had a lovely time at on my holidays...

Pokermon

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for February 2023

CT scan and hoping for a diagnosis

Spring covid booster

Pirfenedone and pulmonary fibrosis

Coughing up green sputum.

The northern lights ✨️ 😍 ♥️

Sunday evening 26 . 02 .23

Breathing tube for bronchiectasis. Anyone tried the Komuso tube (for exhaling) from USA?

oxygen

cats in New Zealand

Stopping Fostair

Having problems with asthma

Help using a Hangsun Nebulizer instructions are useless doesn’t tell me what the various different attachments for or how to use them+update

Oxygen in hospital- how do you know its on?

6 weeks on and still suffering with chest infections

Aerosure

MOVING HOUSE

COPD update and next steps.

my journey

New puffer

Morning cough

3 weeks and counting!

Suddenly Fighting for breath.

Ora-morph

Venting update.

Morrison recovering from night out.

My 4 year old awaiting sleep study for suspected OSA diagnosis

struggle to breathe when trying to use cpap since Copd

Pseudonamus Lung infection

It's love your pet day today and here is himself 🖤

Holidays over.

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