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I take 2puffs of seretide twice a day. The canister contains 124 doses. I am sure I read somewhere that you should stop using the inhaler

When the counter shows only 20 doses left. I have looked at the instructions and I can't find any reference to this. It seems such a waste to throw it away if...

When the counter shows only 20 doses left. I have looked at the instructions and...

CouncillorB

•10 years ago

23 Replies

What is paved with good intentions?

Oh dear, I really did mean to do some gardening, honest. Then I switched on the Tennis. Come On Murray

Oh dear, I really did mean to do some gardening, honest. Then I switched on the ...

Suzy6

•10 years ago

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RECURRENT CHEST INFECTIONS Hello. I'm not sure if anyone can help me?

I'm 28, I have asthma and allergies and have had these since I was in primary school. I've lived with these for years but for the last 10 years I've also had...

I'm 28, I have asthma and allergies and have had these since I was in primary sc...

GemLD

•10 years ago

8 Replies

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SLEEP STUDY

I recently had a sleep study, the results of which have shown I have a degree of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Because of this, my Consultant has requested I have...

I recently had a sleep study, the results of which have shown I have a degree of...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Eureka!

Finally able to get onto new forum set out.Tried so many things,eventually only google chrome allowed me in! Quite like it, so far, easy to follow,but will use...

Finally able to get onto new forum set out.Tried so many things,eventually only ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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One for the weekend!

A man jumped out of a crashing plane. He pulled the rip cord of the parachute and nothing happened. He was plummeting towards the ground when he saw another...

A man jumped out of a crashing plane. He pulled the rip cord of the parachute a...

James48

•10 years ago

5 Replies

After having a bronchosopy and ct scan received an appointment for results asking me to refrain from smoking that day, does anybody no why?

I am writing this on behalf of my mum who is 63 she has had the 2 week referral to the chest clinic with suspected lung cancer due to have a cyst on her lung...

I am writing this on behalf of my mum who is 63 she has had the 2 week referral ...

Natalielouise

•10 years ago

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A follow up on my Mum and 'I don't know what to do to help'

Hello all you lovely people. So it's been a month or so now since I was last on here, in tears, not knowing what to do for the best. A lot of people told me...

Hello all you lovely people. So it's been a month or so now since I was last on...

Kim8060

•10 years ago

34 Replies

Weekend Wit (hope you all have a good one) Don't Get the Hump!!!!

A newly commissioned officer is posted to the desert to take charge of a group of soldiers.He was given his own tent and corporal to attend all his needs....

A newly commissioned officer is posted to the desert to take charge of a group o...

Plumbob

•10 years ago

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my asthma symptoms become worse day after day, i can't stay in air-con room, can't drink even slight cool drink.every time i cough up sputum

i want to breathe air with mucus free lungs

ayemyat

•10 years ago

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god grant me the senility to forget the people i never liked, the good fortune to remember the ones i do,and the eyesight to tell the differ

ence:) now that im older , heres what ive discovered: [1] i started with nothing,, and still have most of it. [2]my "wild oats" are mostly enjoyed with...

ence:) now that im older , heres what ive discovered: [1] i started with nothi...

jimmyw123

•10 years ago

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I have Emphysema ,and I am new on here, i need Help ,my english is not to good , I come from Germany

I am very dump comes to this Copd or Emphysema ,i just know i have a hard time breathing even with Supplemental Oxygen I am sitting i have my Oxygen on 2/3...

I am very dump comes to this Copd or Emphysema ,i just know i have a hard time b...

germany1950

•10 years ago

24 Replies

a dopey joke for huggs [honestly i wasnt the man ha ha:) ]

an elderly man [not me ha ha,,oh no no] is driving down the M1 when his mobile rings, Answering it, he hears his wife on the other end.. "Albert" she says...

an elderly man [not me ha ha,,oh no no] is driving down the M1 when his mobile ...

jimmyw123

•10 years ago

11 Replies

just started on Pirfenidone,difficulty sleeping&hiatus hernia painful,anyone out there with similar problems?

Am supposed to move on to larger dose but apprehensive

terence2

•10 years ago

1 Reply

happy with myself today

my patio needed power washing, i usually ask some one to do it for me once a year ,today i thought get off your backside and do it yourself, it took me from 9...

my patio needed power washing, i usually ask some one to do it for me once a yea...

whit

•10 years ago

17 Replies

AIRSEP FREESTYLE COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE OXYGEN UNIT FOR SALE

AIRSEP FREESTYLE COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE OXYGEN UNIT FOR SALE weighing only 2.2kgs. It includes an in car charger, and mains charger (can be used from...

AIRSEP FREESTYLE COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE OXYGEN UNIT FOR SALE weighing only...

Bramble1

•10 years ago

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CT scan

Hi I just got a letter from hospital I have an appointment for a CT scan with contrast. Not being funny but what is contrast. I have Emplicima and bronciastasis

Hi I just got a letter from hospital I have an appointment for a CT scan with co...

Nige420

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hi everyone I'm 45 and have copd I'm a dementia carer and have had to leave the job I love can I claim any benefits? Thanx

Can't sleep get confused frustrated angry off for another chest x ray worried sick can't keep myself

Can't sleep get confused frustrated angry off for another chest x ray worried si...

Kebabalicious

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Xolair what a nightmare. 59yr old women w/severe allergic asthma. Dr rec. Xolair. 1st injection 9 weeks ago. Breathing great asap

Day5 chest burning, 100's of blisters. 2nd 5weeks ago, day 2 burning mouth syndrome. Horrible sore throat, earaches, headaches, flu like. Awful. 3rd shot 4...

Day5 chest burning, 100's of blisters. 2nd 5weeks ago, day 2 burning mouth syndr...

dawnza

•10 years ago

16 Replies

I've heard of some people using hydrogen peroxide therapy. Anyone here use this? If so, could you tell me how you administer it.

I have heard of different ways to use this, but never tried it myself. Just thought maybe some of you have, and could share your experience . Thank you, barbara

I have heard of different ways to use this, but never tried it myself. Just thou...

Batbara

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Hey guys I'm new to this site I'd like to know what happens here

Hidden

•10 years ago

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New beta site.

If you have not yet seen the new Healthunlocked Beta site. As you see there is only one column for post and questions No fuss easy to navigate. You can still...

If you have not yet seen the new Healthunlocked Beta site. As you see there is ...

stone-UK

•10 years ago

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New site

Hi got my invite for new site and my bullguard security has blocked me getting on

Hi got my invite for new site and my bullguard security has blocked me getting o...

newlands

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Lung reduction

Hi i am new and i am awaiting a lung reduction operation , any feed back would be appreciated

Hi i am new and i am awaiting a lung reduction operation , any feed back would b...

Wingnut

•10 years ago

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Hi i am new and i am awaiting a lung reduction operation, any feed back will be appreciated

Wingnut

•10 years ago

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The new Beta BLF site.

I've just received my invite to try out the new layout. I've been on it for about 2 minutes and I must say I find it very easy to navigate and very easy on the...

I've just received my invite to try out the new layout. I've been on it for abou...

Puffthemagicdragon

•10 years ago

19 Replies

A lot of hot air !!!

Bloating and trapped wind!!! Would seem this is a permanant fixture Well Im not happy and dont like it The problem being my very long lungs! Would seem that...

Bloating and trapped wind!!! Would seem this is a permanant fixture Well Im not...

longlungs

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Calling Kings Lynn Breathe Easy Group Members........ do you have a meeting on the 2nd June, ?

and is the speaker a Chest Consultant. ????? If any one knows the group organisers phone number I would be happy to make contact myself. As there is...

and is the speaker a Chest Consultant. ????? If any one knows the group organi...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Watched Holby City Tuesday night and was shocked that a man went in with a cough and was diagnosed with COPD and got a Lung Reduction same

day. I had to wait months only to be told my lungs were too bad to do it. Wish I lived in Holby !

day. I had to wait months only to be told my lungs were too bad to do it. Wish...

Cakes

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Are there any inhalers that you can take for COPD that do not effect Glaucoma..ie raise eye pressure...please help..

Christine18

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for May 2014

I take 2puffs of seretide twice a day. The canister contains 124 doses. I am sure I read somewhere that you should stop using the inhaler

What is paved with good intentions?

RECURRENT CHEST INFECTIONS Hello. I'm not sure if anyone can help me?

SLEEP STUDY

Eureka!

One for the weekend!

After having a bronchosopy and ct scan received an appointment for results asking me to refrain from smoking that day, does anybody no why?

A follow up on my Mum and 'I don't know what to do to help'

Weekend Wit (hope you all have a good one) Don't Get the Hump!!!!

my asthma symptoms become worse day after day, i can't stay in air-con room, can't drink even slight cool drink.every time i cough up sputum

god grant me the senility to forget the people i never liked, the good fortune to remember the ones i do,and the eyesight to tell the differ

I have Emphysema ,and I am new on here, i need Help ,my english is not to good , I come from Germany

a dopey joke for huggs [honestly i wasnt the man ha ha:) ]

just started on Pirfenidone,difficulty sleeping&hiatus hernia painful,anyone out there with similar problems?

happy with myself today

AIRSEP FREESTYLE COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE OXYGEN UNIT FOR SALE

CT scan

Hi everyone I'm 45 and have copd I'm a dementia carer and have had to leave the job I love can I claim any benefits? Thanx

Xolair what a nightmare. 59yr old women w/severe allergic asthma. Dr rec. Xolair. 1st injection 9 weeks ago. Breathing great asap

I've heard of some people using hydrogen peroxide therapy. Anyone here use this? If so, could you tell me how you administer it.

Hey guys I'm new to this site I'd like to know what happens here

New beta site.

New site

Lung reduction

Hi i am new and i am awaiting a lung reduction operation, any feed back will be appreciated

The new Beta BLF site.

A lot of hot air !!!

Calling Kings Lynn Breathe Easy Group Members........ do you have a meeting on the 2nd June, ?

Watched Holby City Tuesday night and was shocked that a man went in with a cough and was diagnosed with COPD and got a Lung Reduction same

Are there any inhalers that you can take for COPD that do not effect Glaucoma..ie raise eye pressure...please help..

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