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Went to the Drs to get some antibiotics this evening

My cold is getting worse and yesterday started to feel slight breathless so I'm worried Bronchitis might be coming on, also very blocked no smell at all and...

My cold is getting worse and yesterday started to feel slight breathless so I'm ...

Shancock

•5 years ago

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What we do.

The damaged lungs we carry Are like weights upon our back. It feels just like this cough we have We'll always have to hack. The phlegm we have to get out Seems...

The damaged lungs we carry Are like weights upon our back. It feels just like th...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Asthma/ emphysema

Hello lovely people 👏 As you all know I have asthma and emphysema my GP told me today that there not under control; Now having this for a year; I feel...

Hello lovely people 👏 As you all know I have asthma and emphysema my GP told m...

xNellx

•5 years ago

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Pulmonary Rehab, Session 12

Hello everybody , here's the latest update. I made sure that I had something to eat today before going to the session. It must have had some effect...

Hello everybody , here's the latest update. I made sure that I had somethin...

canalchris

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Bronchoscopy

I am having a bronchoscopy in a few weeks to allow samples to be taken from my lungs. Consultant wants to see if there is underlying infection. I am...

I am having a bronchoscopy in a few weeks to allow samples to be taken from my l...

Annieosb

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Guidelines for COPD

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE 2 EXCELLENCE 3 Guideline 4 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 5 16s: diagnosis and management 6 Draft for...

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE 2 EXCELLENCE 3 Guideline 4 Chronic obstru...

Sundance115

•5 years ago

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Wind / Pain

Anyone on here get regular pains which feels like wind. I say wind because it seems to move around. Might be a daft wuestion but in my experience the only dart...

Anyone on here get regular pains which feels like wind. I say wind because it se...

Will57

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Bi pap

I’ve had my bi Pap machine reset after a sleep study at Royal Brompton this week. I wear half face mask. I’ve found the settings quite high and through the...

I’ve had my bi Pap machine reset after a sleep study at Royal Brompton this week...

Shellc

•5 years ago

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Antibiotics for copd

Hi all. I was just wondering which antibiotics are best for chest infections. Doxycycline or clarythromycin. Thanks. I'm allergic to penicillin.

Hi all. I was just wondering which antibiotics are best for chest infections. Do...

Lusciouslynda

•5 years ago

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Trimbow

Have been on seretide 250 ventolin 100 mg ,and spiriva 18 mig Stopped the spiriva for the braltus 10 mg ,as ( cheaper) my nurse stopped, the seretide and...

Have been on seretide 250 ventolin 100 mg ,and spiriva 18 mig Stopped the spiri...

2bluegrunty

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Many thanks!

Can I just say many thanks to all the people who posted their comments on the forum, after I reported my GP has a policy of withholding Consultants diagnosis...

Can I just say many thanks to all the people who posted their comments on the fo...

dumpton

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Oxygen levels/speed of recovery

I've just got a fingertip oxygen reading gadget. At rest I get the same level as I normally get at my consultant appt. 94 I've been popping it on my finger a...

I've just got a fingertip oxygen reading gadget. At rest I get the same level a...

wheezyof

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Aerosure Medic.

I've been using this 10 months now and it has helped my COPD.Unfortunately I've now got blisters inside my bottom lip so I've had to stop using it.I'm assuming...

I've been using this 10 months now and it has helped my COPD.Unfortunately I've ...

Picasso10

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Help

Hi I'm new here don't know if I'm in the right place but 2 weeks ago pain came into my shoulder blade out of no where then I can't breathe that well struggling...

Hi I'm new here don't know if I'm in the right place but 2 weeks ago pain came i...

Dangerousdave

•5 years ago

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DLA to PIP awarded.

Been awarded PIP after being on DLA for 6 years. When they wrote to say I was being taken off DLA and to apply for PIP, I was dreading it. Along with the...

Been awarded PIP after being on DLA for 6 years. When they wrote to say I was be...

Funkybiker

•5 years ago

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Breathing Difficulties

It's nice to have a good old laugh Its medicine at it's the best. But there are some things it's difficult, For us to laugh at with the rest. It's all to do...

It's nice to have a good old laugh Its medicine at it's the best. But there are ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Pulmonary Rehab, Session No 11

I thought when I started this record of my experience of the PR course that I would write it from my point of view , warts and all. As honestly as I could. I...

I thought when I started this record of my experience of the PR course that I wo...

canalchris

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Acid aspiration

Please does anyone suffer with a horrid mucusy cough and a feeling of constant irritation just below bottom sternum not behind it. Not pain but a need to...

Please does anyone suffer with a horrid mucusy cough and a feeling of constant i...

bourne62

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Been awarded PIP

Hi, first time on here.. my question to you is, how long after recieving my award letter will I receive the first payment, and will it be backdated to when I...

Hi, first time on here.. my question to you is, how long after recieving my awar...

Kaci101

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Pip renewal awarded

Had some great news today after over 4 months of waiting for pip renewal.. they decided to let me keep it for another 4 years without a f 2 f assessment. So...

Had some great news today after over 4 months of waiting for pip renewal.. they ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Aziythromycin

I take aziythromycin (250 ) three tabs a week and find it very helpful. I still get infections but the gap between has widened. my chest specialist advised...

I take aziythromycin (250 ) three tabs a week and find it very helpful. I stil...

Jk1957

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Trimbo

I'm about to start this but have been told to stop the Respimat I've been on for a couple of years. Are most asthmatics pleased with this ?

I'm about to start this but have been told to stop the Respimat I've been on for...

Acryls

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Hi all

I,m Ken, 61 year old and have COPD ,gave up smoking 10 years ago. Recently I,ve been feeling worse, got a chest infection , taken antibiotics for 4 weeks now....

I,m Ken, 61 year old and have COPD ,gave up smoking 10 years ago. Recently I,ve ...

Elpojohn

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Side Effects.

Don't worry said my doctor, They're not changing who you are. It's the hormones in the medicine, That will bring you back to par. I still feel some...

Don't worry said my doctor, They're not changing who you are. It's the hormones ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Azithromyccin

Started taking aziythromycin 250 last week only three tabs a week to try and ward of infections ,does anyone no if they start working straight away or do they...

Started taking aziythromycin 250 last week only three tabs a week to try and war...

Hidden

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Just some info on "deprescribing"...

https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/deprescribing-6009041#1 11 Drugs You Should Seriously Consider Deprescribing: 2018 Update

https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/deprescribing-6009041#1 11 Drugs You Should S...

Dmactds

•5 years ago

10 Replies

COPD

Hi my ex has home NIV, has been in & out of hospital for the last 12 months with exasperation’s he is currently on morphine & waiting for home oxygen. Our 2...

Hi my ex has home NIV, has been in & out of hospital for the last 12 months with...

MissPJ

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Gratitude

Overwhelmed by all the kind responses to my post about the death of my friend, it has made today easier Thank you all so much Hattie xxx

Overwhelmed by all the kind responses to my post about the death of my friend, i...

shouty

•5 years ago

7 Replies

O2 levels while sleeping

Hello Everyone, So I am still struggling with some symptoms ( chest pains, Back Pains, feeling tired) so I asked for an over night oxygen test. Results came...

Hello Everyone, So I am still struggling with some symptoms ( chest pains, Back...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

If A Cat was PM.

Two of our three agree with this method, the other couldn't care less. :-)

Johnem

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for November 2018

Went to the Drs to get some antibiotics this evening

What we do.

Asthma/ emphysema

Pulmonary Rehab, Session 12

Bronchoscopy

Guidelines for COPD

Wind / Pain

Bi pap

Antibiotics for copd

Trimbow

Many thanks!

Oxygen levels/speed of recovery

Aerosure Medic.

Help

DLA to PIP awarded.

Breathing Difficulties

Pulmonary Rehab, Session No 11

Acid aspiration

Been awarded PIP

Pip renewal awarded

Aziythromycin

Trimbo

Hi all

Side Effects.

Azithromyccin

Just some info on "deprescribing"...

COPD

Gratitude

O2 levels while sleeping

If A Cat was PM.

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