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COPD and working

Hi everyone Iam iss and I have just been diagnosed with copd. I work for the nhs but have been off sick for 11 months. It all started with a collapsed lung and...

Hi everyone Iam iss and I have just been diagnosed with copd. I work for the nhs...

Issy22

•9 months ago

72 Replies

Loft Insulation Scam

Over the last few months we’ve been hearing from some of our supporters who have received unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to work for a loft...

Over the last few months we’ve been hearing from some of our supporters who have...

AsthmaandLung

Administrator•9 months ago

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Pseudomonas colonised.

Morning all, l have been on nebulised Colomycin since last August. Although it has kept infections at bay, l am more breathless than l used to be and energy...

Morning all, l have been on nebulised Colomycin since last August. Although it h...

falcon68

•9 months ago

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No breath

Hi everyone, still struggling since the dog attack and breathing very up and down. I have a question I hope somebody can answer as I am really worried. I have...

Hi everyone, still struggling since the dog attack and breathing very up and dow...

Mellywelly

•9 months ago

11 Replies

Discussion with pharmacist

Last Friday when I went to collect my prescription I was told by the pharmacist that she had requested my prescription be reviewed. Apparently Incruse Ellipta...

Last Friday when I went to collect my prescription I was told by the pharmacist ...

LizPat30

•9 months ago

15 Replies

Richard

Yes I also suffer Severe Eosinophilic Asthma with chronic Rhinitis. What medication are you currently taking?

Yes I also suffer Severe Eosinophilic Asthma with chronic Rhinitis. What medicat...

RKC123

•9 months ago

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Nose sore from 02

Hi all. I have had a nose sore in my right nostril for 2 years now. Has a scab that hurts and is hard to remove. I tried an antibiotic the ENT gave me for over...

Hi all. I have had a nose sore in my right nostril for 2 years now. Has a scab t...

bcstx

•9 months ago

19 Replies

From high hopes to not a lot of hope in one gruelling morning.

Hi everyone. What a day. Particularly what a morning. This is my third post. I was commenced on Mycophenolate by the Royal Hallamshire Consultant in early...

Hi everyone. What a day. Particularly what a morning. This is my third post. I w...

DaveLister

•9 months ago

47 Replies

We need your help!

Hi Everyone We are very excited to announce that here at Asthma + Lung UK we are putting together an application to become Morrison’s next Charity of the...

Hi Everyone We are very excited to announce that here at Asthma + Lung UK we...

Carol_ALUK

Partner•9 months ago

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blood in mucus

just want to share just spent 45 mins with respiratory consultant He said very common to have blood in mucus when you have a chest infection He said I didn’t...

just want to share just spent 45 mins with respiratory consultant He said very c...

Budlover

•9 months ago

1 Reply

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service

Hi everyone. I've been referred to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service for an assessment with a respiratory physiotherapist. I've been waiting for 2 years for...

Hi everyone. I've been referred to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service for an a...

AR66

•9 months ago

37 Replies

Caring for mum with severe copd

Been following for a while but this is my first post. Mums a young 76 and had copd for around 15 years, it started deteriorating in 2022 starting with...

Been following for a while but this is my first post. Mums a young 76 and had c...

Oioisaveloy

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Desperate need answers

Good morning I'm a 45 year old female who back 2021 I had contracted COVID after that went away after eight days I started having a phlegm ok then the phlegm...

Good morning I'm a 45 year old female who back 2021 I had contracted COVID after...

Hikeemah

•9 months ago

15 Replies

You were all right

Hi all re pleurisy chat from yesterday, you were all spot on definitely a shingles diagnosis antivirals given thank you all

Hi all re pleurisy chat from yesterday, you were all spot on definitely a shingl...

B0xermad

•9 months ago

15 Replies

Some days I have no words 😂😂😂

🩷🧡💛💚💙

Blackbird8

•9 months ago

74 Replies

budlover

hi I am 77 mother to one son 32 lives in London 6 years ago had pneumonia my lungs never really recovered. when I get a cold goes straight on my chest and my...

hi I am 77 mother to one son 32 lives in London 6 years ago had pneumonia my l...

Budlover

•9 months ago

10 Replies

long time!

Hello everyone! It's been ages since I posted, but I do read your posts. Just in case it helps anyone else, I just want to say, "carbocisteine! What a life...

Hello everyone! It's been ages since I posted, but I do read your posts. Just in...

frose

•9 months ago

14 Replies

Pleurisy

I have been taking antibiotics and codeine for a painful flare up on my left side. Hospital said pleurisy inflammation. The last few days some painful itchy...

I have been taking antibiotics and codeine for a painful flare up on my left sid...

B0xermad

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Constantly sound like I have a cold 💔

My asthma has been playing up alot just lately regardless of what I do I'm glad to be on my new inhaler and I know it's not a miracle cure but the same time...

My asthma has been playing up alot just lately regardless of what I do I'm glad ...

Yumz199725

•9 months ago

8 Replies

Tree and Roses.

Fantasy tree and pink Roses. I have two special painting I shall be posting - The second if Easter which is in March, Easter painting do have religious...

Fantasy tree and pink Roses. I have two special painting I shall be posting - T...

Ern007

•9 months ago

51 Replies

coughing up blood

Hi all Hoping you can alleviate my worry. I’ve recently had another infection and this time there were 2 bacteria’s in the sputum. I’ve been treated but...

Hi all Hoping you can alleviate my worry. I’ve recently had another infection ...

Happychicken

•9 months ago

8 Replies

‘Wota’ a 02 week!

Anyone else having issues with oxygen delivery ? This week I ordered a LOX Dewar on Tuesday for delivery Wednesday. The oxygen duly arrived on Wednesday. I...

Anyone else having issues with oxygen delivery ? This week I ordered a LOX Dewa...

PaulineHM

•9 months ago

21 Replies

Just had Bronchiectasis flare up. ? due to cold weather.. has that happened to anyone else ? are there temp guidelines for us bronchs?

Have Bronchiectasis with colonized pseudomonas Just finished 2 weeks of Ciprofloxacin.. had my first flare up for 10 months .. 🙄 Thought I was doing well...

Have Bronchiectasis with colonized pseudomonas Just finished 2 weeks of Ciprofl...

Phill1

•9 months ago

37 Replies

Peek a boo Sadie Sunshine 💛

🩷🧡💛💚💙

Blackbird8

•9 months ago

49 Replies

Partner Reaction?

I just reached out to the Forum and had some wonderful, supportive relies as I've had a recent diagnosis and I'm mentally really struggling to cope. Does...

I just reached out to the Forum and had some wonderful, supportive relies as I'v...

TDM2023

•9 months ago

14 Replies

1st February 2024 sunset 🧡❤️💛

🩷🧡💛💚💙

Blackbird8

•9 months ago

57 Replies

I am a wife of a COPD sufferer

I am taking care of my husband who has COPD. Any suggestions on dealing with swelling would be appreciated!! Any help please!

I am taking care of my husband who has COPD. Any suggestions on dealing with swe...

1964BookLover

•9 months ago

42 Replies

Jean Jackson

I have had bronchiectasis from 3 years old due to whooping cough. I am now 74. I have also had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 14 years. Rheumatoid Arthritis is...

I have had bronchiectasis from 3 years old due to whooping cough. I am now 74. I...

jeanjack

•9 months ago

6 Replies

Thrush but not a bird

I have been given the wrong dose of my inhaler for Asthma. Now have to use two puffs instead of one to obtain the same amount. Will this increase my sore...

I have been given the wrong dose of my inhaler for Asthma. Now have to use two ...

Dottie11

•9 months ago

12 Replies

COPD struggle

Please help! My husband is struggling with COPD. We live in a rural town of 800 so doctors are not nearby. He has started swelling. How do you keep that...

Please help! My husband is struggling with COPD. We live in a rural town of 800 ...

1964BookLover

•9 months ago

13 Replies

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All posts for February 2024

COPD and working

Loft Insulation Scam

Pseudomonas colonised.

No breath

Discussion with pharmacist

Richard

Nose sore from 02

From high hopes to not a lot of hope in one gruelling morning.

We need your help!

blood in mucus

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service

Caring for mum with severe copd

Desperate need answers

You were all right

Some days I have no words 😂😂😂

budlover

long time!

Pleurisy

Constantly sound like I have a cold 💔

Tree and Roses.

coughing up blood

‘Wota’ a 02 week!

Just had Bronchiectasis flare up. ? due to cold weather.. has that happened to anyone else ? are there temp guidelines for us bronchs?

Peek a boo Sadie Sunshine 💛

Partner Reaction?

1st February 2024 sunset 🧡❤️💛

I am a wife of a COPD sufferer

Jean Jackson

Thrush but not a bird

COPD struggle

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