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Partners ct results from January

Severe airflow obstruction with fev1 0.84L he has evidence of air trapping with residual volume of 217% and borderline hypoxia with p02 of 7.6spa on air his ct...

Severe airflow obstruction with fev1 0.84L he has evidence of air trapping with ...

shortytree

•6 years ago

1 Reply

OXYGEN

Hi everyone. Well, I’ve been for my oxygen assessment today and I need to start ambulatory oxygen therapy for my PR. This will be delivered tomorrow, weather...

Hi everyone. Well, I’ve been for my oxygen assessment today and I need to start ...

Joneswm

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Osas

Hi, i am carol, i was diagnosed with osas in dec 17 and started using cpap in jan this year. I am interested to know if anyone else with sleep apnea/osas has...

Hi, i am carol, i was diagnosed with osas in dec 17 and started using cpap in ja...

Caroldol

•6 years ago

4 Replies

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Incruz Ellipta Inhaler

I've just been prescribed an Incruz Ellipta inhaler as a replacement for the Spivra inhaler. I always got on well with the spivra so am nervous of trying this...

I've just been prescribed an Incruz Ellipta inhaler as a replacement for the Spi...

gillygirl1

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Inside Turner Newall Asbestos Cement Factory

Inside THE now defunked Turner Newall Asbestos Cement Factory Trafford Park Manchester. https://youtu.be/BFO1tM-BVZM Vastness is amazing AND looks quite...

Inside THE now defunked Turner Newall Asbestos Cement Factory Trafford Park Manc...

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Emotional

Hi all i was diagnosed with COPD in November and gave up smoking a few days after. Im on Forstair inhaler and recently been given Incruse Ellipta as well. I...

Hi all i was diagnosed with COPD in November and gave up smoking a few days afte...

Jill777

•6 years ago

43 Replies

Newbie

Hi this is my first time posting was told in July last year got copd gave up smoking was put on fostair and spirva has anyone put weight on ,I am finding hard...

Hi this is my first time posting was told in July last year got copd gave up smo...

Petrie21

•6 years ago

13 Replies

My Magic walking stick!

I have Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, but am not yet on oxygen, and also have long standing circulation problems/angina. Despite my age-lined face, I am told...

I have Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, but am not yet on oxygen, and also have lo...

Mick89

•6 years ago

11 Replies

What to do next

I have had a chronic cough for a year. I visited my GP in November, and she ordered a chest xray and spirometry test, both normal. She prescribed ventolin, no...

I have had a chronic cough for a year. I visited my GP in November, and she orde...

cornflake57

•6 years ago

7 Replies

COPD Consultation

I have had a consultation today with a respiritory doctor in Chichester. I was referred to him to find out if I am a suitable candidate for Lung Reduction or...

I have had a consultation today with a respiritory doctor in Chichester. I was r...

Katebeach

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Newbie to asthma.

Hi, I've been having breathing difficulties for a little over a week now, I had a similar thing just over a month ago that went on its own. This time though,...

Hi, I've been having breathing difficulties for a little over a week now, I had ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Cold weather payments

Good afternoon, I hope you're all well and managing to keep warm on this freezing February day. I'm getting lots of calls about heating and help with heating...

Good afternoon, I hope you're all well and managing to keep warm on this freezi...

Biddy_ALUK

Partner•6 years ago

1 Reply

Well I Wrote Or Is It Writen To The Information Commission Office.

Regarding information on How Many Alzheimer’s Dementia Suffers Have Been Diagnosed Treated For Asbestos Mesothelioma. NHS Digital Have Refused My FOI Request...

Regarding information on How Many Alzheimer’s Dementia Suffers Have Been Diagnos...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

I have emphysema and copd.

I am new on here, hello all. I would just like to urge anyone with a similar condition to see about going to the Pulmonary rehab classes. I have been going...

I am new on here, hello all. I would just like to urge anyone with a similar con...

Roysieboy

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Meg in the snow

Ten years ago my grandchildren chose Meg at the local RSPCA rehoming centre. She has given us all so much fun and love .She came to see me after her snowy romp...

Ten years ago my grandchildren chose Meg at the local RSPCA rehoming centre. She...

lizzyw

•6 years ago

6 Replies

All changed in a day!!

Just wondering did anyone else feel this. Had just felt shortness of breath whilst walking and a bit going up stairs but since diagnosis I am aware of every...

Just wondering did anyone else feel this. Had just felt shortness of breath whil...

Shazza59

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Finally Managed to see the GP

So i finally managed to see the GP yesterday, with regards to the SOB issues and inhalers not helping, and of course that magic referral to Respiratory. He...

So i finally managed to see the GP yesterday, with regards to the SOB issues and...

ANNIE_69

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Cold Spell

Hello Friends, I have just heard about the Arctic on the radio. ⛄️When you think it is 6 degrees out there and the ice is melting..what have we done to the...

Hello Friends, I have just heard about the Arctic on the radio. ⛄️When you thin...

Hidden

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Andy A says thanks

Just wanted to say this site has made me realise I’m not totally alone and I need to take charge with my gp. Going back in the morning. Thanks to everyone....

Just wanted to say this site has made me realise I’m not totally alone and I nee...

Andy-A

•6 years ago

3 Replies

GP tomorrow

well going to GPs COPD nurse for xray results bet shows nothing as normal

ianmac2

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Worried about.results..

I was diagnosed with a tumour on my left lung which has appeared after a touch of pneumonia it showed up in my ct scan I have also had bronscopy and pet scan...

I was diagnosed with a tumour on my left lung which has appeared after a touch o...

Cullis

•6 years ago

49 Replies

Asked to advise others about treatment concerns as a lung cancer patient

Hi everyone kittiecat here has anyone had a email about asking if you could attend a london hospital to give advice on being a lung cancer patient the thing is...

Hi everyone kittiecat here has anyone had a email about asking if you could atte...

Hidden

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Cough

Hi I have bronchietasis at the moment I am on antibiotics and steroids. My chest is very tight and a none productive cough 😦 any ideas how I can loosen the...

Hi I have bronchietasis at the moment I am on antibiotics and steroids. My chest...

Wendyhoz60

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Nebulised colomycin and fatigue

Been nebulising colomycin for 3 weeks at home after 10 days tazacin in hospital.. 3 more weeks to go. Is it usual to feel tired and weak whilst doing this? I...

Been nebulising colomycin for 3 weeks at home after 10 days tazacin in hospital....

Liberty43

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Montelukast

Anyone taking this? Just been added to my meds.

Karenhskippy

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Trevor 70

Any one know of a good insurance company which will cover Bronchectis and diabetes type 2 For Spain.

Any one know of a good insurance company which will cover Bronchectis and diabet...

Trevor70

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Lung Issues in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa)

Just read an article regarding pulmonary issues in MENA region. It makes for frightening possibilities for the future. The report stated that there are...

Just read an article regarding pulmonary issues in MENA region. It makes for fri...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Worried about investigations into cause of PEs

I have my long awaited appointment with respiratory specialist at the hospital for investigations following two unprovoked PEs this morning. We have had snow...

I have my long awaited appointment with respiratory specialist at the hospital f...

Kristen48

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Wow it’s cold —8

It’s still snowing take care everyone Hope spring here soon

Gordysmit

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Sad day..

Hello BLF friends, Thank you for your messages of support. It is freezing here, you can’t feel the sun but at least there was sunlight. It was a sad day. I...

Hello BLF friends, Thank you for your messages of support. It is freezing here, ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

62 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for February 2018

Partners ct results from January

OXYGEN

Osas

Incruz Ellipta Inhaler

Inside Turner Newall Asbestos Cement Factory

Emotional

Newbie

My Magic walking stick!

What to do next

COPD Consultation

Newbie to asthma.

Cold weather payments

Well I Wrote Or Is It Writen To The Information Commission Office.

I have emphysema and copd.

Meg in the snow

All changed in a day!!

Finally Managed to see the GP

Cold Spell

Andy A says thanks

GP tomorrow

Worried about.results..

Asked to advise others about treatment concerns as a lung cancer patient

Cough

Nebulised colomycin and fatigue

Montelukast

Trevor 70

Lung Issues in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa)

Worried about investigations into cause of PEs

Wow it’s cold —8

Sad day..

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