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Vcd

It could be vcd look into it

Tomtom56

•6 years ago

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Mucus

Last few days I've woken up and almost choked on mucus in my airways thought it might be due to warmer weather. Does anyone else suffer with this problem

Last few days I've woken up and almost choked on mucus in my airways thought it ...

Dilly2

•6 years ago

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Salt caves

I have just been and tryed this as addon to my meds best hour that i speen and found result a bit mad. For fist time iv not had to use inhaler. Book for next ....

I have just been and tryed this as addon to my meds best hour that i speen and f...

mumofmums

•6 years ago

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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

I'm due to have LVRS soon. Has anybody here had it recently and would they be willing to tell about their experience?

I'm due to have LVRS soon. Has anybody here had it recently and would they be wi...

lizzifer

•6 years ago

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MRSA and shortness of breath.

Latest update to my posts. As well as the shortness of breath and tightness in my chest, I have had all sorts of minor ailments and feelings of being unwell...

Latest update to my posts. As well as the shortness of breath and tightness in m...

Tansycat1

•6 years ago

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L.T.O.T. assessment and Walking test

Yesterday was my second assessment and it was much better than anticipated. The part where blood is taken from your earlobe was so good a plaster had to be...

Yesterday was my second assessment and it was much better than anticipated. The ...

dak1507

•6 years ago

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Community Hospital Opening Sunday Morning TRIALS

Well it’s all been going on SEEMs I am suffering ulnar median bilateral palsy Basically numb arms and loss of pinky finger dexterity. Thrilling eh .... anyway...

Well it’s all been going on SEEMs I am suffering ulnar median bilateral palsy B...

Hidden

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Feeling a bit isolated so I'm very glad to find this community. I'm new here. From what I've already read it looks like I will be here often

Feeling guilty about smoking! Looks like I may have a triple crown of asthma, emphysema, and possibly lung cancer. So here I am..working on the guilt (ACIM)...

Feeling guilty about smoking! Looks like I may have a triple crown of asthma, em...

Usern

•6 years ago

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New approved treatment for severe COPD

Nice have approved a tablet Roflimilast for people with severe COPD the drug eased systems that were not being controlled by inhalers....

Nice have approved a tablet Roflimilast for people with severe COPD the drug eas...

pegbl

•6 years ago

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O2 levels improved but more breathless

Since starting Trimbow two months ago, my O2 levels have improved. Regularly in the 90s rather than the 80s but I am more breathless. Everything is now an even...

Since starting Trimbow two months ago, my O2 levels have improved. Regularly in ...

greatauntali

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Please Help!

In reading FEV1, do we go by pre reference or post reference? My pulmonologist gave me an inhaler and after 2 minute he continued the test, I spoke with...

In reading FEV1, do we go by pre reference or post reference? My pulmonologist g...

belyoussef

•6 years ago

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Lung Function tests

Just had tests to check eligibility for Endo Bracheal Valves . Reading is at 186? Doing breathing tests ( expelling air not sure if its best to go as hard as I...

Just had tests to check eligibility for Endo Bracheal Valves . Reading is at 186...

Hopeymon123

•6 years ago

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Husband sleeping too much and exhausted when awake.

Could be low potassium levels needed to keep heart going.

nibletts

•6 years ago

6 Replies

My first hospital visit to the respiratory clinic

Hi everyone, I have just had my first appointment at Leeds General Infirmary. My symptoms are tight heavy chest and getting breathless very quickly. So, today...

Hi everyone, I have just had my first appointment at Leeds General Infirmary. My...

Tansycat1

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Colour of your phlegm?

Hi! What colour is usually your sputum when you dont have an infection? Is it cleat or has any tint of yellowish? I have bronchiectasis. Thanks.

Hi! What colour is usually your sputum when you dont have an infection? Is it cl...

tubelloabril

•6 years ago

27 Replies

is it worth having the pneumonia jab

I am going to have the pneumonia jab, but have just read some horrendous stories about after effects. Has anyone on this site got any info on the subject....

I am going to have the pneumonia jab, but have just read some horrendous stories...

maggiewhiteley

•6 years ago

45 Replies

shorter exhales than inhales, COPD?

I feel like my exhales are shorter than my inhales. is this COPD? I went to a lung doctor and did a lung function test which was normal. I explained my...

I feel like my exhales are shorter than my inhales. is this COPD? I went to a lu...

Granola555

•6 years ago

15 Replies

More tablets..

Hi my friends .. was sent for a chest x ray this morning as I can’t shake off this wheeze or chest tightness and more importantly this uncomfortable feeling in...

Hi my friends .. was sent for a chest x ray this morning as I can’t shake off th...

Candyred

•6 years ago

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Seeing the doctor.

I rarely see my doctor. He's farmed out all his work. To nurses or to sisters. I guess that's just his perk. There's many in the practice. I've lost count how...

I rarely see my doctor. He's farmed out all his work. To nurses or to sisters. I...

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Hello!

Hi there, I’m currently on holiday in Sri Lanka. Arrived here and 4 days in (2 weeks ago) felt I was short of breath. Didn’t think much of it. It then happened...

Hi there, I’m currently on holiday in Sri Lanka. Arrived here and 4 days in (2 w...

Pinkymusic

•6 years ago

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I feel like I'm drowning when I lay down...

I'm a 24 yr old female, I have a history of asthma, I have a defect on my left lung about 1.1 cm that was discovered when I was pregnant with my first child 3...

I'm a 24 yr old female, I have a history of asthma, I have a defect on my left l...

Muphie

•6 years ago

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Just a comment

Are others sick & tired of these GPs, seeing different ones with conflicting answers.. as for the Triage team, what a waste of time & nhs resources..no wonder...

Are others sick & tired of these GPs, seeing different ones with conflicting ans...

adenough

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Oxygen does it help sob

I have been waiting now 2 months to see a consultant. And still have no date. I pushed my doctor to refer me because I am deteriorating rapidly and my o2...

I have been waiting now 2 months to see a consultant. And still have no date. I ...

Tilantoe

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Travel insurance hike

We get our travel insurance via the bank but this year because I now take 3 inhalers the price has risen from £102 to £324! Checked with all clear insurance...

We get our travel insurance via the bank but this year because I now take 3 inha...

Jackieshep57

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Casleo

Hi every one hope you are all having a good day...seen 6the doc today and he doesnt really know why my legs are not working properly.......he said i have to...

Hi every one hope you are all having a good day...seen 6the doc today and he doe...

Casleo

•6 years ago

5 Replies

I AM STILL HERE FOR NOW

i hope some of you remember my posts,dont feel like going through everything again.anyway i somehow went to work today i took a puff of the inhaler before i...

i hope some of you remember my posts,dont feel like going through everything aga...

hope132

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Drnohelp

Hi everyone , I have Sarcoidosis, C.O.P.D A.F.I.B about 2 years ago I had blood clots from my leg that went into my lungs and saddled my heart and almost...

Hi everyone , I have Sarcoidosis, C.O.P.D A.F.I.B about 2 years ago I had blo...

Drnohelp

•6 years ago

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Never give up..

We are in this together.. believe me I know how hard things get but together we fight on ..

We are in this together.. believe me I know how hard things get but together we ...

Candyred

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Pleurisy

Worse than having a baby! I have had 3 bouts of pleurisy since Christmas and each time i have ended up in hospital and prescribed morphine. The pain is...

Worse than having a baby! I have had 3 bouts of pleurisy since Christmas and eac...

Anneinoxon

•6 years ago

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scared and lonely

I was diagnosed with limited systemic scleroderma 2 weeks ago (I'm 72) – my only symptom is Raynauds and also a complete change in bowel habits and weight loss...

I was diagnosed with limited systemic scleroderma 2 weeks ago (I'm 72) – my only...

volvox45

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for July 2018

Vcd

Mucus

Salt caves

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

MRSA and shortness of breath.

L.T.O.T. assessment and Walking test

Community Hospital Opening Sunday Morning TRIALS

Feeling a bit isolated so I'm very glad to find this community. I'm new here. From what I've already read it looks like I will be here often

New approved treatment for severe COPD

O2 levels improved but more breathless

Please Help!

Lung Function tests

Husband sleeping too much and exhausted when awake.

My first hospital visit to the respiratory clinic

Colour of your phlegm?

is it worth having the pneumonia jab

shorter exhales than inhales, COPD?

More tablets..

Seeing the doctor.

Hello!

I feel like I'm drowning when I lay down...

Just a comment

Oxygen does it help sob

Travel insurance hike

Casleo

I AM STILL HERE FOR NOW

Drnohelp

Never give up..

Pleurisy

scared and lonely

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