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COPD by any other name?

I am puzzled. I was admitted to hospital on Wednesday with a COPD exacerbation, was told I have pneumonia, narrowly escaped going onto a HDU, and put on IV...I am puzzled. I was admitted to hospital on Wednesday with a COPD exacerbation, ...

robevanz•8 years ago

I have just been told I have emphysema could this be what is causing fatigue and what can be done to help this? Thanks. Susie

susie2•8 years ago

infections

I was diagnosed with copd in april after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia. I have now had an infection for 4 weeks , how long will it linger I have...I was diagnosed with copd in april after being admitted to hospital with pneumon...

cathylauren•8 years ago

ive just been told i have copd got to go for a ct scan as well i dont smoke now but did will my condition worsen

scrappy•8 years ago

Medicine Missing

Often my monthly prescription will have missing items on the last 2 it has been my Symbicort that has not been in stock. Leaving me without any inhaler and...Often my monthly prescription will have missing items on the last 2 it has been ...

Hidden•8 years ago

help at home ?

My wives mother lives with us she needs looking after because near 87 with alzhimer and I have moderate copd (emphysema) so can help less than I used to. We...My wives mother lives with us she needs looking after because near 87 with alzhi...

Hidden•8 years ago

Things are moving - literally!!

Hi all,I had a call out of the blue today from the senior nurse to the transplant team and I am going into hospital on sunday or monday (depending on bed...Hi all,I had a call out of the blue today from the senior nurse to the transplan...

mrWheezy•8 years ago

Steroids and fluid retention.

I have COPD. At Christmas I had an exacerbation which resulted in me being admitted to hospital for ten days. A month later I was readmitted with another...I have COPD. At Christmas I had an exacerbation which resulted in me being admit...

suzyflip•8 years ago

codeine

consultant recommended codeine for richards cough, any input on this, and should he leave out alcohol. ?consultant recommended codeine for richards cough, any input on this, and should...

amagran•8 years ago

New member

Hi...just introducing myself....Jayne,single mum of 3,diagnosed 2 years with COPD....well at the moment,but bit scared for the future....currently still...Hi...just introducing myself....Jayne,single mum of 3,diagnosed 2 years with COP...

jayb•8 years ago

D.L.A

Hi Folks I think i must be one of the fortunate one's who managed to get the higest rate from D.L.A. After advice from B.L.F i went to our local citizens...Hi Folks I think i must be one of the fortunate one's who managed to get the ...

pechinawa•8 years ago

Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with mild to moderate Bronchiectasis.

This week the Consultant has put me on Azithromycin for 1wk and then every Mon, Wed and Fri following. I believe from the Consultant that this regime of drugs...This week the Consultant has put me on Azithromycin for 1wk and then every Mon, ...

Maximonkey•8 years ago

Hi - I have just been diagnosed with the early stages of COPD - I am 44 - how do I notify my employer - what do I need to say?

wendy123•8 years ago

DLCO 40%predicted fev normal severe emphysema?? what does this really mean

gaffers•8 years ago

free bus pass

hi i have got copd had it since 06 but this last year half has got lot worse i have had to give up work i am 50 am waiting to hear about dla , but i have been...hi i have got copd had it since 06 but this last year half has got lot worse i h...

kaz62•8 years ago

non obtructive emphysema info request

I have been diagnosed with non obstructive emphysema my specialist says that my gas transfer is at 40% and that i have lost 60% of my lung surface area but i...I have been diagnosed with non obstructive emphysema my specialist says that my...

gaffers•8 years ago

lets fight back

Every day a blog goes up from someone who is fighting for either DLA or a blue badge. ( and ESA but i don't know anything about this) WHY???? We have...Every day a blog goes up from someone who is fighting for either DLA or a blue b...

Hidden•8 years ago

Humid !

Very humid here in Northumberland for the past 2 day's struggling with my breathing we could do with a good thunder storm to clear the air, how is everyone...Very humid here in Northumberland for the past 2 day's struggling with my breath...

valm•8 years ago

Oralmat

Juliekkay, the Oralmat you take is it the one that you put 3 drops under your tongue ? LibbyJuliekkay, the Oralmat you take is it the one that you put 3 drops under your to...

libbygood•8 years ago

IPF and peak flow

husband has ipf doing a trial so has to moniter peak flow daily has gone from 2.70 to 1.79 in 6 weeks dont understand if these are readings to be concerned...husband has ipf doing a trial so has to moniter peak flow daily has gone from 2....

bethtobin•8 years ago

oxygen users are you able to exercise at gyms or other places or do you have problems because of being oxygen users?

Barriers to exercise are people able to exercise at places that have not done a risk assessment for oxygen users.Barriers to exercise are people able to exercise at places that have not done a ...

aintgotaclue•8 years ago

Still on the UP !

I have now managed 2 weeks with my lungs working as normal as can be. I am trying to get fitter now that I can actually breath to exercise after 9 months of...I have now managed 2 weeks with my lungs working as normal as can be. I am tryin...

cantgetmybreath•8 years ago

Spirometry results seem like gobblededook to me !

After an X-ray & CTscan I have been diagnosed with \"Centrilobular emphysema and mild subpleural honeycombing\" My spirometry test results: FEV-1 of...After an X-ray & CTscan I have been diagnosed with \"Centrilobular emphysema and...

Hidden•8 years ago

Re travelling to the Brompton

Thanks everyone for the experience, advice and encouragement. I found that everything you said enhancedced what I could find out on the Brompton website - you...Thanks everyone for the experience, advice and encouragement. I found that every...

serenityfrank•8 years ago

V/Q Scan

I had an appointment to have a V/Q scan this morning which they need to do before my LVRS but the machine was broken, they only do these on Tuesdays so am now...I had an appointment to have a V/Q scan this morning which they need to do befor...

Perce•8 years ago

Disability Parking Badge

Hello. I am 71 and had Asthma for most of my life. My condition has got worse over the years and I have now been diagnosed with COPD and told I will have to...Hello. I am 71 and had Asthma for most of my life. My condition has got worse ...

Harley883•8 years ago

whot is FEV1.71l 48% predited

pulmory function test shows servere airway obtruction and serverly reducedTLCO WHOT DOES THIS MEANpulmory function test shows servere airway obtruction and serverly reducedTLCO W...

simon126•8 years ago

Bronchitol

I saw Tyniesha's post on this so thought I would update everyone. Bronchitol has been extensively trialled in the UK and I was on the bronchiectasis trial...I saw Tyniesha's post on this so thought I would update everyone. Bronchitol ...

Hidden•8 years ago

And so now its my turn

Before puffthemagicdragon became ill, i wanted him for a long time to stop smoking.He always said if he stopped smoking, I must lose weight, which I agreed to...Before puffthemagicdragon became ill, i wanted him for a long time to stop smoki...

TheOtherDragon•8 years ago

Hi I have only recently joined this site but am impressed with the support and community spirit I have seen and I hope I can contribute.

A bit about me - Im female and in my late 50's. I have smoked since my late teens. I developed asthma and a bad cough back in the 80's. It sort of creeps up...A bit about me - Im female and in my late 50's. I have smoked since my late tee...

Hidden•8 years ago

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