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Pseudomonas

I recently listened to the bronchiectasis presentation which I have suffered from for over 60 years. I was diagnosed with Pseudomonas some time ago and my...

I recently listened to the bronchiectasis presentation which I have suffered fro...

whirlingpit

•12 years ago

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Hello from fundraising

Hi I'm Dominic I work in the fundraising team. Basically our job is to get in money from loads of different sources so that the BLF can keep doing all the...

Hi I'm Dominic I work in the fundraising team. Basically our job is to get in...

Dominic

•12 years ago

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e cigarettes

Any one tried this sometimes think it would work when need a cigarette but know it will kill me. the e cigarette say they are safe and no smoke which is the...

Any one tried this sometimes think it would work when need a cigarette but know ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Can FEV1 improve after stopping smoking

My husband had a FEV1 30% January 2011 when discharged from hospital after an exacerbation. He stopped smoking then :) This year January 2012 when...

My husband had a FEV1 30% January 2011 when discharged from hospital after an e...

gocat

•12 years ago

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Doctor appointment nightmare should I go private?

I have just returned from the doctors i have felt worse all week and put it down to the weather as its cooler today I tried to ring the Chest nurse but was...

I have just returned from the doctors i have felt worse all week and put it down...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I got a finger pulse Oximeter

Rightly or wrongly, I sent for an oximeter from amazon, £20.99. I am going to keep a diary of Richard's readings , like when I take the reading , what he has...

Rightly or wrongly, I sent for an oximeter from amazon, £20.99. I am going to ke...

amagran

•12 years ago

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BLF Bronchiectasis Online Surgery

Hi Everyone If you missed our online surgery on Bronchiectasis here is the full recording. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OOvfsTtTYM The...

Hi Everyone If you missed our online surgery on Bronchiectasis here is th...

Athar

•12 years ago

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Morphine and pain control.

Hello Again, Another article today on BBC Health about how morphine can be used to treat pain in people with long term conditions including respiratory...

Hello Again, Another article today on BBC Health about how morphine can be us...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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Doctors to strike.

Hi Everyone Just to let you all know (in case you haven't heard) on the 21st June all non urgent doctors will be on strike for one day. This will not...

Hi Everyone Just to let you all know (in case you haven't heard) on the 21st ...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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Lung washing article on BBC News website

Good afternoon everyone I hope you are all well - the weather seems to be getting a little cooler so hopefully that should help anyone struggling in this...

Good afternoon everyone I hope you are all well - the weather seems to be get...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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Question about Mucodyne and Sputum Samples

Hi Gang As I said in my previous thread,I have today started taking Mucodyne. Does anyone know how long before I see any results from taking this?...

Hi Gang As I said in my previous thread,I have today started taking Mucodyne....

asimmd

•12 years ago

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Diet Plan to help with Asthma Control?

Does anyone have an tried and tested diet plan they can recommend to help with asthma control. I've read and heard about how various things can be of help, but...

Does anyone have an tried and tested diet plan they can recommend to help with a...

ToniCook1

•12 years ago

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Pulmonary Fibrosis...........still sucks but what a difference a day makes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In a nutshell. 3 weeks ago my dads consultant said there was nothing that could be done for him. life expectancy was 2 years from diagnosis (which was 4 yrs...

In a nutshell. 3 weeks ago my dads consultant said there was nothing that could ...

tanyamarie

•12 years ago

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Swine Flu Jab

Hi, could anyone tell me if they have had problems with the swine flu jab. As I my claim with the Vaccine Damage Unit is now going to Tribunal. This is what...

Hi, could anyone tell me if they have had problems with the swine flu jab. As I ...

Robhill

•12 years ago

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Just Been to the Hospital

Hi Gang Further to my other thread moaning about the things my GP won't do. I have just come back from the Hospital,after seeing a chest registrar for...

Hi Gang Further to my other thread moaning about the things my GP won't do. ...

asimmd

•12 years ago

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Anyone been to a salt cave or used a salt pipe?

I take 3 inhalers for my COPD - they help a lot but make my voice very croaky. I work as a secretary so can be annoying when I'm on the phone and my voice...

I take 3 inhalers for my COPD - they help a lot but make my voice very croaky. ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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New 3 Peaks Blogs post... Steve-bought-a-book/

http://3nationalpeakschallenge.wordpress.com/2012/05/28/steve-bought-a-book/

dionne2473

•12 years ago

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CBT

started Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help understand about the panic with my breathing. It is talking about things which make my problem worse and how I feel...

started Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help understand about the panic with my br...

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•12 years ago

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Who cares...

1 in 10 of us apparently! If you provide unpaid support to someone living with an illness or disability who could not manage without your help, you are a...

1 in 10 of us apparently! If you provide unpaid support to someone living wit...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Can someone explain about this Gym pass please ?

I keep reading about this Gym Pass. Could someone explain what it's about and how to get one please ? Thank goodness for this site and all you nice people !...

I keep reading about this Gym Pass. Could someone explain what it's about and ho...

Puffthemagicdragon

•12 years ago

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some good news!

Hi everyone , after 3 appointments in the same week I feel like I am a step closer to the transplant list. I spoke to a cardiologist who specialises in heart...

Hi everyone , after 3 appointments in the same week I feel like I am a step clos...

mrWheezy

•12 years ago

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Cruising with oxygen

I added aquestion to this tag a little while ago asking if anyone knew where I could hire an Oxygen concentrator for a cruise holiday. I am due to cruise from...

I added aquestion to this tag a little while ago asking if anyone knew where I c...

boiler

•12 years ago

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Mild copd and DLA?

hi all ive had copd from Oct 2012 and ive put in for DLA but ive been knocked back after a review and there doctor being out to see me ! ive not did an...

hi all ive had copd from Oct 2012 and ive put in for DLA but ive been knocked b...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Gasping for breath.

Sorry about all these questions. Sometimes I find myself literally gasping for breath. I try to keep calm until my breathing returns to something near normal....

Sorry about all these questions. Sometimes I find myself literally gasping for b...

Puffthemagicdragon

•12 years ago

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Walking

Going to start and get myself motivated this week and get out walking so I can go back to work. At the minute can only manage about half what I am used to...

Going to start and get myself motivated this week and get out walking so I can g...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Compressor Nebuliser

can anyone recommend a good reliable mains heavy duty compressor nebuliser? I use it every 4 hours with 500mg ipratropium and 5mg ventolin.Reliability is...

can anyone recommend a good reliable mains heavy duty compressor nebuliser? I us...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Inhalers don't make any difference ?

I have 3 types of inhaler. A 24 hour one which is a powder capsule type.Tiotropium. Then a 12 hour one. Formoterol. These I have to take daily. Then I have a...

I have 3 types of inhaler. A 24 hour one which is a powder capsule type.Tiotropi...

Puffthemagicdragon

•12 years ago

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Does COPD come on suddenly after a flu virus?

cantgetmybreath

•12 years ago

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How are people with mild COPD feeling.

I have what my Dr termed very mild COPD (C.Bronchitis) and Asthma. I'm intrigued to know how people with mild C.Bronchitis feel. I do know illnesses effect...

I have what my Dr termed very mild COPD (C.Bronchitis) and Asthma. I'm intrigue...

Wiggins

•12 years ago

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I would like to test my blood/oxygen level in different situations ,is it dear to buy the device the doctor uses by placing it on a finger

I have c.o.p.d and get out of breath very quickly. My blood/oxygen is 94 when sitting in the doctors surgery but is it possibly dropping down at all other...

I have c.o.p.d and get out of breath very quickly. My blood/oxygen is 94 when si...

francie1

•12 years ago

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Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for May 2012

Pseudomonas

Hello from fundraising

e cigarettes

Can FEV1 improve after stopping smoking

Doctor appointment nightmare should I go private?

I got a finger pulse Oximeter

BLF Bronchiectasis Online Surgery

Morphine and pain control.

Doctors to strike.

Lung washing article on BBC News website

Question about Mucodyne and Sputum Samples

Diet Plan to help with Asthma Control?

Pulmonary Fibrosis...........still sucks but what a difference a day makes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Swine Flu Jab

Just Been to the Hospital

Anyone been to a salt cave or used a salt pipe?

New 3 Peaks Blogs post... Steve-bought-a-book/

CBT

Who cares...

Can someone explain about this Gym pass please ?

some good news!

Cruising with oxygen

Mild copd and DLA?

Gasping for breath.

Walking

Compressor Nebuliser

Inhalers don't make any difference ?

Does COPD come on suddenly after a flu virus?

How are people with mild COPD feeling.

I would like to test my blood/oxygen level in different situations ,is it dear to buy the device the doctor uses by placing it on a finger

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