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I am due to get a thoracic procedure done I am so scared can anyone shed some light on this please

The procedure entails 3 incisions on my ribs which a camera can be placed. They then deflate my lung and put in a drain which will help pull any fluid/air out,...

The procedure entails 3 incisions on my ribs which a camera can be placed. They ...

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~Shopping with the wife~~

.........................Christmas shopping..... A couple were Christmas shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve and the mall was packed. As the wife walked...

.........................Christmas shopping..... A couple were Christmas shoppin...

KingoftheCocktails

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emphaseima

got grade 4 emphasema so depressed at mo any advise pls

got grade 4 emphasema so depressed at mo any advise pls

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

In The Eye Of The Beholder? Whenever you look in the mirror are you bothered by what you can see? A pimple, a blemish, or even dry skin - or do you look...

In The Eye Of The Beholder? Whenever you look in the mirror are you bothered by...

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virus

gone and got my self a great virus sent in sputum test will know mon what antibiotics i have to take to help it thank god chesty cough is so loose so easy to...

gone and got my self a great virus sent in sputum test will know mon what antibi...

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Hi 54 from US, been ill for 4 month coming down to it being lung issues ABG test always 66 or below Saturday at Emergency it was 55. I was

Put on oxygen 24/7. Back to pulmonary dr Monday. I had chemotherapy as a 23 year old. One of the drugs was Bleomycin known to damage the lungs. Anyone have any...

Put on oxygen 24/7. Back to pulmonary dr Monday. I had chemotherapy as a 23 year...

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copd and smoking

I hear so many diferant things reguarding the progresion of COPD and know that we are all diferant but have often wonderd if by excerice not smoking and...

I hear so many diferant things reguarding the progresion of COPD and know that w...

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Does anyone know if it is ok to take Kalms? I have copd. Thanks.

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New Arrival

Just been diagnosed with moderate COPD.Consultants letter says: FEV1 1.8L(61% of predicted), VC 4.15(107%of predicted).Ratio 43%.Would love to know what this...

Just been diagnosed with moderate COPD.Consultants letter says: FEV1 1.8L(61% of...

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Smoked 4 20+years recently diagnosed with emphysema what can I expect in the future

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Family smoking and COPD

Does any one know of any study that compared people with COPD and those without and whether their parents or people they lived with smoked. My parents were...

Does any one know of any study that compared people with COPD and those without ...

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Deteriorating mobility

Hi I am on this site to hopefully find some info on bronchiectasis which my father aged 83 suffers from. His health has been deteriorating and it's difficult...

Hi I am on this site to hopefully find some info on bronchiectasis which my fat...

Lotsofquestions

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~~~CONFUCIUS

'''''''''''''''''''''CONFUCIUS Confucius Say : It's Ok to let a fool kiss you; but don't let a kiss fool you Confucius Say : A kiss is just shopping upstairs...

'''''''''''''''''''''CONFUCIUS Confucius Say : It's Ok to let a fool kiss you; ...

KingoftheCocktails

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Panacinar Emphysema

There are two main phenotypes of Emphysema 1 Centrilobular most commonly caused by smoking with genetics and air pollution having less effect 2 Panacinar most...

There are two main phenotypes of Emphysema 1 Centrilobular most commonly caused ...

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confidence, do others lack confidence in crowded places ,such as pubs restraunts etc i never did ,is it our copd condition or not?

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Bronchiectasis since childhood Once again winter arrives get a chest infection prescribed co-amoxiclav and doxycycline taken for a week

Still no better coughing all the time, I always have an emergency supply of steroid tablets undecided whether to wait till Monday when doctors opens again or...

Still no better coughing all the time, I always have an emergency supply of ster...

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RESPIRATORY NURSE

Hi every one, I'm new to the site so I'm unsure how to go about things. I was diagnosed with COPD 3 years ago and have got worse as time goes on. I have been...

Hi every one, I'm new to the site so I'm unsure how to go about things. I was di...

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Our Post Office is the best!!

I saw this several years ago but it is doing the rounds again. I think it is well worth another read. Hope you do too. Suppose it helps if you love dogs,...

I saw this several years ago but it is doing the rounds again. I think it is we...

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Updating profile

My picture appears to be upside down! I wondered why somene had remarked about standing on my head!

My picture appears to be upside down! I wondered why somene had remarked about ...

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lurgy

I must be a bit thick but can anyone tell me what dreaded lurgy means

I must be a bit thick but can anyone tell me what dreaded lurgy means

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Feeling ill. Caught the sickness bug liking after my daughter and grandbaby.

I am feeling really bad and am being sick a lot. Do I speak to the Doctor to make sure the strain won't harm me? I have moderate copd and I have no idea what...

I am feeling really bad and am being sick a lot. Do I speak to the Doctor to ma...

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Is flecanaide the drug for my heart arrythmia making my asthma worse?

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holidays

have found lovely place quite close to wroxham in norfolk it has all that you would need it is self catering but that suits us and the lady phoned me up ask...

have found lovely place quite close to wroxham in norfolk it has all that you w...

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just been put on Fostair inhaler, but the possible side effects are horrendous, has anyone else had this and been ok. I've got bronchiectasi

been using nebulised Colomycin for nearly two years but seem to have gone worse, breathing capacity down to 30%. any ideas.

been using nebulised Colomycin for nearly two years but seem to have gone worse,...

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Just saw a consultant re my bronchiectasis (following an episode in September which has left me with a productive cough and feeling unwell)

A sputum sample has grown MAI. He's not sure that I have it so more samples over time. Has anyone heard about this? I made the mistake of reading the net...

A sputum sample has grown MAI. He's not sure that I have it so more samples over...

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The Aroma Of Life

Her cotton, floral skirt and fresh white blouse smelled of Lenor. With eyes closed she imagined wild flowers, summer meadows. Outside, her head spun from fumes...

Her cotton, floral skirt and fresh white blouse smelled of Lenor. With eyes clos...

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steroids & antibiotics

as you all know I have been given 6 months to live with end stage copd & pulmonary fibrosis. what I am trying to find out is 4 weeks ago I had to take...

as you all know I have been given 6 months to live with end stage copd & pulmona...

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had to give my neb ulizer back to surgery,any reccommendations,as I need to buy one&its a bit of a minefield

I'm 77&have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis

I'm 77&have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis

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I have severe lung disease and need some help any tips on filling pip form i have heard some horror stories about how your treated

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How amazing is this?

http://www.trueactivist.com/gab_gallery/someone-recorded-crickets-then-slowed-down-the-track-and-it-sounds-like-people-singing/ When you open the link, just...

http://www.trueactivist.com/gab_gallery/someone-recorded-crickets-then-slowed-do...

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