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15 ltr Oxygen Concentrator

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has been supplied a 15L oxygen concentrator to use at home? if so, was it privately owned or nhs supplied. thanks.

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has been supplied a 15L oxygen concentrator to use ...

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PIP Finally

Was recently awarded PIP, enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility for life. I suffer with very severe emphysema and bronchiectasis. Its a tough process and...

Was recently awarded PIP, enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility for life. ...

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Hi Everyone I have some questions lol 😎 and Happy Easter to all

Going back to see nurse in Tuesday been on steroids and antibiotics still wheezing although my sats seem good could be the steroids not sure ? In the night...

Going back to see nurse in Tuesday been on steroids and antibiotics still wheezi...

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Amazon

I bought an oximeter from Amazon this week for £18. It wasn't a problem, although reading is changing each time. I also bought a nebulizer for nearly £60 again...

I bought an oximeter from Amazon this week for £18. It wasn't a problem, althoug...

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Indigestion and reflux

Hi,I have moderate copd,just recently I have been suffering bad indigestion if I eat less than 2 hours before going to bed, but if I don't eat at all i suffer...

Hi,I have moderate copd,just recently I have been suffering bad indigestion if I...

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Hydrenditis

Hi Iv had hs for 25yrs, I'm now waiting for surgery on both groins which the wounds will be left open, do anyone know how long the healing process is Thankyou

Hi Iv had hs for 25yrs, I'm now waiting for surgery on both groins which the wou...

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Kids.

The places that I visit So peaceful quiet and calm, Are usually so restful Acting like a balm They've suddenly become so busy. The noise is bad as well. Where...

The places that I visit So peaceful quiet and calm, Are usually so restful Actin...

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Mobility Scooter out of Control

After being so poorly for two weeks and house bound, I finally felt well enough for a Trip to Restaurant for Lunch last Thursday. I love to walk albeit Slowly...

After being so poorly for two weeks and house bound, I finally felt well enough ...

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This is me, now

Hi im currently off work ill, started heavy cold/ virus, then attacks my chest, given steroids/antibiotics once again, suffered chest infections since in my...

Hi im currently off work ill, started heavy cold/ virus, then attacks my chest, ...

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Copd at 35?

Hi, recently been having shortness of breath and tight chest problems that came in very suddenly. I smoked for 20 years, quit 2 years ago. Been running 25...

Hi, recently been having shortness of breath and tight chest problems that came ...

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Not a very happy Easter for me

Back in A&E So fed up of being in and out of hospital all the time Don't know what else to say other please can i have some support because I am getting so...

Back in A&E So fed up of being in and out of hospital all the time Don't know...

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why do I have a difficulty breathing w/ tingling and numbness in various areas of my body?

Hello everyone, A day ago in the evening, I had a sudden severe hypotension and fluttering in my chest, more like I was frightened and daydreaming, I started...

Hello everyone, A day ago in the evening, I had a sudden severe hypotension and...

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Happy Easter

I would like to wish all of you all a happy and peaceful Easter xx

I would like to wish all of you all a happy and peaceful Easter xx

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Assessment

I have my assessment for Pulmonary Rehab on 17th April. Not sure what to expect but hope it will help me to cope a bit better.

I have my assessment for Pulmonary Rehab on 17th April. Not sure what to expect ...

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Up Date

Visited hubby in hospital consultant now saying they are not treating him for infection its his lungs progressed advice to refer him to hospice any advise , do...

Visited hubby in hospital consultant now saying they are not treating him for in...

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I want to purchase oxygen finger thing but am having trouble finding 1 on the streets .. I did order 1 from Amazon but it sold out.

Tried Boots but no

Tried Boots but no

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How long till Dwp get back on mandatory reconcdtion

Hi I wrote a post on here 4 weeks ago on pip but it takes so long even longer being house bound as I was going to get a travel scooter but can’t get that now...

Hi I wrote a post on here 4 weeks ago on pip but it takes so long even longer be...

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Tai chi

While undergoing pulmonary rehab is it wise to attempt tai chi?

While undergoing pulmonary rehab is it wise to attempt tai chi?

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Online Shopping.

I do my shopping all online It’s easier to do. Except for just one little thing I’m going to tell to you. The problem that I have I fear Is a misbehaving...

I do my shopping all online It’s easier to do. Except for just one little thing ...

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For the past few months....

....I've had a purplish coloring to my hands from the tips of my fingers to just above my knuckles; sometimes lighter in color, sometimes darker but it's...

....I've had a purplish coloring to my hands from the tips of my fingers to just...

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Dysponea : Chronic?

Good day, I have been recently diagnosed with asthma after 4 visits to the hospital from 9 feb 2018 with lung problems and worsening dyspnea. My dyspnea...

Good day, I have been recently diagnosed with asthma after 4 visits to the hospi...

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SPECIAL MEASURES

We had 3 GP surgeries in our town one was closed last year due to not finding any new doctors the 6000 patients were then shared between the other 2 who were...

We had 3 GP surgeries in our town one was closed last year due to not finding an...

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Up Date on Deterioraton

Hello Everyone Today has been long day for me and hubby, Oxygen level dropped again even on recommendation at 4 ltr had terrible night with sat level to 55...

Hello Everyone Today has been long day for me and hubby, Oxygen level dropped ag...

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Velocity Zip Wire

Well folks I did it! What an amazing experience. I was a little bit scared to start with when they told us we were on the new ride which is higher, longer and...

Well folks I did it! What an amazing experience. I was a little bit scared to s...

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problems with fibrosis in my lungs

I HAVE FIBROSIS IN MY LUNGS AND CAN ONLY WALK VERY SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE OUT OF BREATH.NO MEDS YET AND ITS NOW 16 MONTHS.I FEEL I AM GOING DOWNHILL RAPID .WAS...

I HAVE FIBROSIS IN MY LUNGS AND CAN ONLY WALK VERY SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE OUT OF ...

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Singing4breathing singing4lung health BLF singing leader

Just to let people know that wigan warblers are expanding Leigh warblers our second group starts in April

Just to let people know that wigan warblers are expanding Leigh warblers our sec...

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Umbilical hernia, but operation denied because of severe COPD.

Hello all, I have severe COPD and last August I had abdominal pain. I went in to the hospital emergency, and it was determined that I had an umbilical hernia....

Hello all, I have severe COPD and last August I had abdominal pain. I went in to...

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Next Please.

Sitting in the waiting room Waiting for the call. There's lots of others waiting here That don't look well at all. I'm feeling a bit better now, And not as bad...

Sitting in the waiting room Waiting for the call. There's lots of others waiting...

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Research at the British Lung Foundation - what matters most to you?

Hi all, Did you know that since the British Lung Foundation was set up, we’ve spent over £30 million on research into lung conditions? This year, we’re...

Hi all, Did you know that since the British Lung Foundation was set up, we’ve s...

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High pulse?

Pulse rate keeps going over 110 bpm resting. Oxygen at 96 so not that, maybe Spiriva. Starting to get panicky with this and can’t sleep. Does this happen to...

Pulse rate keeps going over 110 bpm resting. Oxygen at 96 so not that, maybe Spi...

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