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Advice for overnight / weekend breaks.

My husband has recently had a diagnosis of COPD. He requires 02 24/7. We have two concentrators for home use and oxygen cylinders when going out. We would like...

My husband has recently had a diagnosis of COPD. He requires 02 24/7. We have tw...

Malta1951

•5 years ago

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Over done it.....but was worth it lol x

Well yesterday was my birthday and yes I over did it...will I ever learn?...the answer is no!!! Had a great time, over indulged in everything....ate to much...

Well yesterday was my birthday and yes I over did it...will I ever learn?...the ...

Skatergirl1

•5 years ago

34 Replies

The Rescue Pack.

I am a faithful rescue pack I sit here at the ready For when my COPD boss Starts to feel unsteady I know that I'm not greatly liked But they're still glad I'm...

I am a faithful rescue pack I sit here at the ready For when my COPD boss Starts...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Co2 retainers

I know morning headaches are a symptom of night time but what symptoms do people get if it happens during the day?

I know morning headaches are a symptom of night time but what symptoms do people...

sinclair61

•5 years ago

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Stevie Wonder Gig.

Intro... My grandson has a Chinese/english girl friend and she sent him this funny (not real) story. I always think it's great when people can have a laugh...

Intro... My grandson has a Chinese/english girl friend and she sent him this fun...

Johnem

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Unexpected breath

Anyone with boderline coped ever unexpected take a extra breath that comes out of nowhere. I've been doing that lately.

Anyone with boderline coped ever unexpected take a extra breath that comes out o...

Peppy05

•5 years ago

14 Replies

help with travel insurance

Please can anyone give recommendations for insurance companies? i am 66 with Copd, use oxygen for 16 hours a day and have just got out of hospital within the...

Please can anyone give recommendations for insurance companies? i am 66 with Cop...

zozomarie83

•5 years ago

6 Replies

LIVING fully with COPD

Hi, if anyone has found natural remedies that help with COPD, I would really appreciate your feedback

Hi, if anyone has found natural remedies that help with COPD, I would really app...

jeanyum

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Pre Post OP.

I've had my pre OP at the Royal brompton hospital 2 weeks ago and since then I've come down with a nasty throat and chest infection, I've used my emergency...

I've had my pre OP at the Royal brompton hospital 2 weeks ago and since then I'v...

MSMichaela1966

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Stage 3 Emphysema, Now What?

I have been diagnosed with COPD since November 2012 when I noticed I couldn't do my merchandising job as effectively as I had been for the last 10 years. I...

I have been diagnosed with COPD since November 2012 when I noticed I couldn't do...

KathyandBen

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Blood in sputum

Hi everyone, From past 8 months I'm seeing very little amount of blood when I try to put pressure when clearing my throat in morning and today I saw blood...

Hi everyone, From past 8 months I'm seeing very little amount of blood when I...

Krishnaraj221193

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling ticked off

Hi All....I’m still fairly new to this but over the last month what I thought was hay fever morphed into a cold. I have Bronchiectasis, diagnosed a year ago,...

Hi All....I’m still fairly new to this but over the last month what I thought wa...

Dream1

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Ultrabreathe

Hya, just bought a Ultrabreathe respiratory trainer, any veiws people? Thanks in advance xx

Hya, just bought a Ultrabreathe respiratory trainer, any veiws people? Thanks in...

Diane11270

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Traveling to Austrailia

Ive had copd for around 1 year next year im hoping to go to Australia has anyone got information about the long flight and how ill handle the hot weather im...

Ive had copd for around 1 year next year im hoping to go to Australia has anyone...

Helpwanted16

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Holiday oxygen

Where do you get oxygen cylinders for walking round I’ve got concentrater when inside &for sleeping I’m wanting to go Spain concentrater no good to take out...

Where do you get oxygen cylinders for walking round I’ve got concentrater when i...

broadband1

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Please help with the fight

Here is a link that you can watch about the fight we are having with parliament please help change the rules...

Here is a link that you can watch about the fight we are having with parliament ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Update

Mild emphysima and asthma. I am going to do everything I can to halt it.

Hidden

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Royal Brompton

Hi all I have my first tests and consultants appointment at The Royal Brompton this coming Tuesday. Very nervous but hoping they can do something to help my...

Hi all I have my first tests and consultants appointment at The Royal Brompton t...

poppy08

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Non tuberculous mycobacterium

Hi, hope you are all having a good and well day! Has anyone here had the non-tuberculous mycobacterium infection? I’m just hoping you might share your...

Hi, hope you are all having a good and well day! Has anyone here had the non-tu...

Alm2019

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Advice for relatives of someone with stage 4 COPD

Hello everyone. I wonder if you can give me any helpful hints about helping someone living with COPD? My mum's been living with COPD for a long time - she's...

Hello everyone. I wonder if you can give me any helpful hints about helping some...

neil_

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Back From Bronch

Update on the Valves. Had NO Sedation only throat spray, still quite sore and my Sat's are still down. I watched the procedure on a screen, during choking,...

Update on the Valves. Had NO Sedation only throat spray, still quite sore and my...

Hacienda

•5 years ago

40 Replies

Passed.

My camper passed her MOT It's that time of the year. She was messed about, prodded, And lifted in the air. She's quite a staid old lady And I would never......

My camper passed her MOT It's that time of the year. She was messed about, prodd...

Hidden

•5 years ago

45 Replies

New Singing for Lung Health groups in South Shields & Wakefield & Limerick!!!!!

Do have a look on the BLF website under “singing” & “find a group in your area” as THREE new specific funded singing for lung health groups in & around...

Do have a look on the BLF website under “singing” & “find a group in your area” ...

MusicalBreath

•5 years ago

1 Reply

COPD survey - what should be researched re: exacerbations?

Hi everyone Singing for Lung Health Lady here! Saw this & thought it might be of interest. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/COPD-PSP

Hi everyone Singing for Lung Health Lady here! Saw this & thought it might be o...

MusicalBreath

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Sad news of Chris's passing.

Hi All, sad to say, Chris passed away 20th May 5am, peacefully, at home, with his Mum, sisters, neice and I with him. It's what he wanted and was ready to...

Hi All, sad to say, Chris passed away 20th May 5am, peacefully, at home, with hi...

canalchris

•5 years ago

35 Replies

Medication time

Anyone seen one flew over cookoos nest

unluckyto

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Vitalograph USB, Serial &Bluetooth Respiratory Monitors

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone could recommend which respiratory monitor would be best to buy or even just explain the differences. I like to monitor...

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone could recommend which respiratory monitor...

anng18

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Advice please.

Hello, Please can anyone recommend a portable ECG monitor that will actually pick up and tell me if i'm in Afib. Im extremely confused as to whether im in...

Hello, Please can anyone recommend a portable ECG monitor that will actually pic...

honeybea22

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Oramorph, some respite from breathlessness!

Hi all, I hope you are all enjoying the generally improved weather. I thought I would just take a moment to share my experiences over the last few months. My...

Hi all, I hope you are all enjoying the generally improved weather. I thought I ...

johnderby

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Shortness of breath

Hi all, for the last 3 months I’ve been having shortness of breath and a really tight chest. It occasionally goes for about a day or two then comes back. I’ve...

Hi all, for the last 3 months I’ve been having shortness of breath and a really ...

Hammond485

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for May 2019

Advice for overnight / weekend breaks.

Over done it.....but was worth it lol x

The Rescue Pack.

Co2 retainers

Stevie Wonder Gig.

Unexpected breath

help with travel insurance

LIVING fully with COPD

Pre Post OP.

Stage 3 Emphysema, Now What?

Blood in sputum

Feeling ticked off

Ultrabreathe

Traveling to Austrailia

Holiday oxygen

Please help with the fight

Update

Royal Brompton

Non tuberculous mycobacterium

Advice for relatives of someone with stage 4 COPD

Back From Bronch

Passed.

New Singing for Lung Health groups in South Shields & Wakefield & Limerick!!!!!

COPD survey - what should be researched re: exacerbations?

Sad news of Chris's passing.

Medication time

Vitalograph USB, Serial &Bluetooth Respiratory Monitors

Advice please.

Oramorph, some respite from breathlessness!

Shortness of breath

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