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Daily Laughter Tuesday

Daily Laughter Tuesday Good happy Tuesday my friends I am off to the Heath Hospital today for my 5th dose of Immunoglobulin another where the vein game for...

Daily Laughter Tuesday Good happy Tuesday my friends I am off to the Heath Ho...

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............................................... KOTC'S DIARY FOR SEPTEMBER

....................................................KOTC's DIARY FOR SEPTEMBER .................................................Making a voice heard in the...

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Anyone got strange issue with trying to sleep?

This might sound stupid (knowing me it probably will be lol). For the last few months, some nights but not all nights, when I lay down on either my left or...

This might sound stupid (knowing me it probably will be lol). For the last few ...

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Publications

Several of the recent questions are covered in BLF publications. Link to order form. http://www.blf.org.uk/Files/6bf8feee-0d1b-414b-bd05-a06c00df3f98/...

Several of the recent questions are covered in BLF publications. Link to order ...

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COPD and under active thyroid

My husband has been to the oxygen assessment clinic today. His sats are on the low side and she suggested putting the oxygen up to 6L. he is on oxygen 24/7...

My husband has been to the oxygen assessment clinic today. His sats are on the ...

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I have just been told i have copd what can i do about being so tired all the time.I am falling asleep all the time

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Hope your all making the most of this ok weather.

I was over at my Dads last Thursday, It was a cool cloudy grey day so under a little pressure from my step mother, who feels the cold, my Dad lit the wood...

I was over at my Dads last Thursday, It was a cool cloudy grey day so under a li...

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hi have c o p d does any one have terrible sleep probs as it is driving me mad go to bed stay awake most of the nite feel like crap all day

then medication upset my tummy something dreadful loose all the time and very windy

then medication upset my tummy something dreadful loose all the time and very wi...

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Slow wound healing

I injured my leg in the garden about eight weeks ago and it is still not fully healed. Does anyone know if the drugs for COPD or the illness itself can cause...

I injured my leg in the garden about eight weeks ago and it is still not fully h...

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Antibiotics

Hi all any one know about the antibiotic called Erythromycin, hope everyone is enjoying the mild weather today take care all lol xxx

Hi all any one know about the antibiotic called Erythromycin, hope everyone is e...

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Same medications for about two years.

Just thought can glean a little information from you all, I have been on the same meds for about two years, I do see a pumonary nurse every three months at my...

Just thought can glean a little information from you all, I have been on the sa...

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I have just been reading about Eklira Genuair. Has anyone noticed an improvement having changed from Spiriva to Eklira ??

I am at severe stage of COPD and almost continually breathless. I also use Budesonide and Nuelin

I am at severe stage of COPD and almost continually breathless. I also use Budes...

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The fear of diagnosis!

There have been a number of posts from very frightened people having just been diagnosed. I have been answering posts and putting in my thoughts when I think...

There have been a number of posts from very frightened people having just been d...

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Does anybody suffer with a dry mouth? I seem to be either drinking or sucking sweets. Mouth feels like bottom of birdcage when I wake.

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Daily Laughter Monday

Daily Laughter Monday Good happy Monday my friends Hope your weekekend was a good one Please remember the rules as I cannot ber responsible for tea/...

Daily Laughter Monday Good happy Monday my friends Hope your weekekend was a...

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hi im new my mum and myself suffer from copd how do you now when its time for end of life please mum also suffers from parkinsons and dement

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i have c.o.p.d..i was on 3.5 oxygen they lowered it to .2....i do fine when im sitting but when i move i drop to 90.and gasp for air why

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hi guy's can any one tell me if you have to continue to send sick notes when you are in the support group?

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SO SEVEN SLEEPS have past STILL NO CIGGIES STILL SMILING AND STILL DOING IT XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

This is just a quickie (ooouuu i say matron?!!) big milestone one whole week!!! By jove shes only goorn and damn well done it !! WITHOUT...

This is just a quickie (ooouuu i say matron?!!) big milestone one whole week!!...

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A PARTICULARLY HARD QUESTION................Hee HEE

............................ A Particularly HARD Question. A nun dies and goes to heaven. St Peter says to her, ''I'm sure you've led a virtuous life. Sister,...

............................ A Particularly HARD Question. A nun dies and goes t...

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Exercise is the best medicine

I visited my lovely, lovely GP who happens to be fellow Scot. I told her that I attended the weekly session of exercise lung rehab class. She confirmed what I...

I visited my lovely, lovely GP who happens to be fellow Scot. I told her that I ...

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Check out http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency , if you haven't already found it

Scary or what? So those minor lung or liver problems, may not be as minor as they first appear. Has anybody got some spare lungs? How big is the transplant...

Scary or what? So those minor lung or liver problems, may not be as minor as the...

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Flu and Pnemonia Jab. (Excuse spelling. )

Hi all, It's a beautiful day here in Yorkshire. It would have been lovely to have a stroll but I won't be going nowhere. I had above jabs Friday morning. I...

Hi all, It's a beautiful day here in Yorkshire. It would have been lovely to hav...

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Oxygen decision time coming up...

A month ago my consultant said I needed to be on oxygen 15/7 to protect my vital organs due to low sats at rest. I had an assessment and was surprised to be...

A month ago my consultant said I needed to be on oxygen 15/7 to protect my vital...

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Back from holidays

Hi everyone hope you all had a good week, and are enjoying sun. Sorry if I have not answered to any posts as I have been in Scotland for eight days. Had a jam...

Hi everyone hope you all had a good week, and are enjoying sun. Sorry if I have...

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Does anyone take Lansoprazole and noticed weight loss.

I have been taking this for quite a while now and because of my drastic weight loss I decided to look at side effects for the medication I take and low and...

I have been taking this for quite a while now and because of my drastic weight l...

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Hi everybody,I have c.o.p.d. And recently have had episodes of not being able to swallow ,anybody elce had this?Anne

Am going to docs next week so hope it gets sorted.

Am going to docs next week so hope it gets sorted.

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how are the new non-smokers doing?

Thinking of you, good luck from me

Thinking of you, good luck from me

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Did I tell you about my marriage...........SO SAD.........KOTC

..................................My Marriage I am a typical macho man and I married a good-looking girl. After the wedding I laid down the following rules...

..................................My Marriage I am a typical macho man and I ma...

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