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Portable Inogen tubing tip

A few months ago I finally got a portable Inogen Oxygen unit and kept finding the tubing kinked where it comes out of the unit (impeding oxygen flow.) I...

A few months ago I finally got a portable Inogen Oxygen unit and kept finding th...

NHgardener

•27 days ago

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Unbelievable!

Good evening all, Last week, I asked for advice: Please I need help… I have lots of phlegm coming up. My scan showed mucus plugs. I had some great...

Good evening all, Last week, I asked for advice: Please I need help… I have...

123Daisy

•27 days ago

11 Replies

Anxiety

I follow the forum regularly and find it very helpful to connect to people in a similar position as me.Why am I looking for help? I am on 5l of...

I follow the forum regularly and find it very helpful to connect to people in a ...

Fribox

•27 days ago

12 Replies

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Oxygen and psoriasis/eczema.

Hi, so hoping someone can help me. I have been a member of the forum gor a long time and read daily but rarely post. I have recently started using oxygen via...

Hi, so hoping someone can help me. I have been a member of the forum gor a long ...

Maggity

•27 days ago

16 Replies

PIP rejected…..Advice needed please 🙏

Hi everyone. Hope you’re ok. So as expected my PIP application has been rejected. Most of the relevant information for my claim was not included by the...

Hi everyone. Hope you’re ok. So as expected my PIP application has been rejected...

Topgunele

•28 days ago

77 Replies

broncoscopy

hi guys , I’m due to have a broncoscopy next week I’m a bit worried only because is the sedation ok if we drop oxygen? I don’t think I’ll be fully asleep ,...

hi guys , I’m due to have a broncoscopy next week I’m a bit worried only becau...

Hometeam2016

•28 days ago

20 Replies

shampoo

Looking for a bit of reassurance. I have a problem with an irritated scalp . I have bought some polytar shampoo. Does anyone know if this is safe for copd...

Looking for a bit of reassurance. I have a problem with an irritated scalp . I h...

Collie4

•29 days ago

10 Replies

Sunrise 29.08.24

🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵

Blackbird9

•29 days ago

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hubby recently diagnosed emphysema from ct- what next!

Hi husband had ct scan as part of cancer check and now diagnosed with emphysema! Seeing Gp next week- what should he expect? Referral to respiratory...

Hi husband had ct scan as part of cancer check and now diagnosed with emphysema!...

Robinface

•29 days ago

13 Replies

Disappointed update

A sincere thank you for all your thoughtful and supportive replies. I requested a ct scan and the locum gp said it had to be accessed by a consultant...

A sincere thank you for all your thoughtful and supportive replies. I requested ...

Billythecat

•29 days ago

20 Replies

Africa - Desert Silhouette....

This is different and shows some of Sahara Desert. The cactus are called Euphorbia and grow in Africa - The trees are indiginous to Africa as of course are...

This is different and shows some of Sahara Desert. The cactus are called Eupho...

Ern007

•30 days ago

24 Replies

Plastic in Spiriva capsules

Hi I’ve been on Spiriva 18 micro inhalation powder hard capsules for two and a half years now. I can’t seem to get any answers to my question of where does...

Hi I’ve been on Spiriva 18 micro inhalation powder hard capsules for two and a ...

Kiwiflyer8

•1 month ago

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Can you help with our breathlessness survey?

A lung condition diagnosis can help explain why people feel breathless, but it doesn’t go deep enough. Scientists and researchers have barely scratched the...

A lung condition diagnosis can help explain why people feel breathless, but it d...

AsthmaandLung

Administrator•1 month ago

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Oxygen

Hi all Through the last 10 years of staying positive with one health problem after another, the referral to the respiratory team for an ambulatory oxygen...

Hi all Through the last 10 years of staying positive with one health problem af...

Bizzie

•1 month ago

29 Replies

Disappointed

I have been diagnosed with Stage II COPD by a nurse practitioner following a spirometry test. After trying various inhalers and 3 lots of antibiotics, I still...

I have been diagnosed with Stage II COPD by a nurse practitioner following a spi...

Billythecat

•1 month ago

57 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Hi all, just looking for a bit of advice I suppose. I was told today by my GP that I have Pulmonary Emphysema. This was resulting from a chest x-ray I had on...

Hi all, just looking for a bit of advice I suppose. I was told today by my GP t...

Lottielou7

•1 month ago

17 Replies

Germantara

Ho everyone off ya blackpool tamora come back Friday first time away in 14 years looking forward more so my boil thing came to ahead and leaking so daughter...

Ho everyone off ya blackpool tamora come back Friday first time away in 14 ye...

Germantara

•1 month ago

12 Replies

How Quickly did your emphysema progress

I first noticed a little shortness of breath at the top of a hill almost 2 yrs ago. The doctor said it was nothing then Christmas just gone I got a chest...

I first noticed a little shortness of breath at the top of a hill almost 2 yrs a...

GeoffSpark

•1 month ago

23 Replies

quickened breathing episodes

I currently have mild emphysema but I think my condition is worsening quite quickly. Recently I have been having short episodes of heavier breathing - most...

I currently have mild emphysema but I think my condition is worsening quite quic...

GeoffSpark

•1 month ago

4 Replies

Frequency of flare ups

Hi, I’m after some thoughts on how to get the support I need for effective treatment of my bronchiectasis. I have posted previously about flare ups but I...

Hi, I’m after some thoughts on how to get the support I need for effective treat...

Mama-bear60

•1 month ago

11 Replies

Frequency of flare ups

Hi, I’m after some thoughts on how to get the support I need for effective treatment of my bronchiectasis. I have posted previously about flare ups but I...

Hi, I’m after some thoughts on how to get the support I need for effective treat...

Mama-bear60

•1 month ago

2 Replies

Wheezing after viral bronchitis

I had a bad attack of viral bronchitis last April and was hospitalised. After diagnosed and treated I was sent home with steroids and a blue inhaler. I...

I had a bad attack of viral bronchitis last April and was hospitalised. After d...

reinaway

•1 month ago

13 Replies

Lots and Lots of phlegm

Good evening all, Please I need help… I have lots of phlegm coming up. My scan showed mucus plugs. I have no difficulty getting it up… it keeps on coming...

Good evening all, Please I need help… I have lots of phlegm coming up. My sca...

Crimsoon

•1 month ago

18 Replies

Long term azithromycin

Hi,I have just been prescribed azithromycin 250mg (Mon,Wed,Fri). I would like to know other people's experience on this medication. I had an open lobectomy...

Hi,I have just been prescribed azithromycin 250mg (Mon,Wed,Fri). I would like to...

Immy_6

•1 month ago

63 Replies

Overseas Travel

Hello Everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I just thought I would update you all on travelling with oxygen. We have just enjoyed a 5 night break in...

Hello Everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I just thought I would update ...

lvd29

•1 month ago

16 Replies

A Great Big Thankyou!

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time and trouble to both read and respond to my post, 'A few bumps in the health road.' I wonder if you realise just...

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time and trouble to both read and respon...

MoyB

•1 month ago

22 Replies

Bipap insurance?

Good morning everyone, I have recently had a Bipab machine from the NHS for carbon retention ( I'm on oxygen 24/7) on the info that came with the machine it...

Good morning everyone, I have recently had a Bipab machine from the NHS for carb...

cazza34

•1 month ago

6 Replies

Folk art and Black kitties.

One was inspired by Maud Lewis Canadian Folk Artest; The other a kittens in Fatasy Art, with their dozing parents.

One was inspired by Maud Lewis Canadian Folk Artest; The other a kittens in Fat...

Ern007

•1 month ago

27 Replies

diaphragm

my pulmonologist has diagnosed me with the diaphragm problems. They say that it is moving up and causing part of my shortness of breath. Has anyone had this...

my pulmonologist has diagnosed me with the diaphragm problems. They say that it...

PapillonLover

•1 month ago

10 Replies

Germantara

Thankyou everyone I tried to get that sulphate paste as a few suggested daughter wrote the name down saw a pharmacy person and she said that was...

Thankyou everyone I tried to get that sulphate paste as a few suggested da...

Germantara

•1 month ago

21 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for August 2024

Portable Inogen tubing tip

Unbelievable!

Anxiety

Oxygen and psoriasis/eczema.

PIP rejected…..Advice needed please 🙏

broncoscopy

shampoo

Sunrise 29.08.24

hubby recently diagnosed emphysema from ct- what next!

Disappointed update

Africa - Desert Silhouette....

Plastic in Spiriva capsules

Can you help with our breathlessness survey?

Oxygen

Disappointed

Newly diagnosed

Germantara

How Quickly did your emphysema progress

quickened breathing episodes

Frequency of flare ups

Frequency of flare ups

Wheezing after viral bronchitis

Lots and Lots of phlegm

Long term azithromycin

Overseas Travel

A Great Big Thankyou!

Bipap insurance?

Folk art and Black kitties.

diaphragm

Germantara

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