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Love sweet love

If you havent seen this, it's so nice :) I found it on Eldergym, a fb group for seniors exercising which I really like. Its from 2017 so maybe worth another...If you havent seen this, it's so nice :) I found it on Eldergym, a fb group for...

O2Trees•4 months ago

Possible answer

Hi everyone I may finally have an answer as to why I can never take a deep breath. It seems I have diaphragmatic paralysis- right side Has anyone here got...Hi everyone I may finally have an answer as to why I can never take a deep brea...

Susiedee•4 months ago

New Analyses of Two International Clinical Trials Predict Response to Asthma Drug Benralizumab by Subpopulation of Patients with COPD.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 15.3...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the third leading cause of de...

2greys•4 months ago

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Nintedanib Tapers Fibrosing ILD Disease Progression.

Nintedanib (Ofev) treatment significantly slowed disease progression versus placebo in a phase III trial involving patients with fibrosing interstitial lung... Nintedanib (Ofev) treatment significantly slowed disease progression versus pla...

2greys•4 months ago

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Relvar side effects

Does anyone have side effects such as palpitations and feeling dizzy after taking the Relvar inhaler Does anyone have side effects such as palpitations and feeling dizzy after takin...

nottowell•4 months ago

consultant

hi I have just seen my consultant at the respiratory clinic for the second time this year ablood test showed inflammation of the lungs and been on 40gm...hi I have just seen my consultant at the respiratory clinic for the second time ...

tywy•4 months ago

New to RELVAR

I've just changed from Fostaire to RELVAR 94/22 for my COPD, please has anyone had any bad side effects from using it. Regards. Mel w. I've just changed from Fostaire to RELVAR 94/22 for my COPD, please has anyon...

Melwoosnam•4 months ago

Images we dont see anymore

Anyone have images of everyday sights we dont see anymore ? This was back when winters were cold Anyone have images of everyday sights we dont see anymore ? This was back when ...

soulboy118•4 months ago

COPD and weight

Does being overweight any bearing on your breathing when you have COPD Does being overweight any bearing on your breathing when you have COPD

teresa297•4 months ago

Travel Insurance

I’ve used Saga travel insurance in the past however due to an undiagnosed shoulder problem they won’t insure me. I have a scan in two weeks but I’m worried...I’ve used Saga travel insurance in the past however due to an undiagnosed should...

pepparuby1•4 months ago

Cryptogenic Organising Pneumonia

Hi I’ve just discovered this web site and thought I’d join if only to learn and share and maybe help others with my condition Cryptogenic Organising......Hi I’ve just discovered this web site and thought I’d join if only to learn and ...

Newpost•4 months ago

Army Joke.

I hope this little joke will give a laugh. The old Colonel was on his annual visit to his old mess and was boring several young officers with his exploits in...I hope this little joke will give a laugh. The old Colonel was on his annual vi...

Johnem•4 months ago

Home Nebuliser

Before being discharged from hospital following 9 day stay with yet another dose of pneumonia (2nd in 6 weeks) I asked about having a nebuliser to use at home...Before being discharged from hospital following 9 day stay with yet another dose...

rsmrsnl•4 months ago

Air clearance out.....????

After expelling copious amounts of mucus I am then struggling with trapped air through chest diaphragm how best to get this out it causing me such shortness of...After expelling copious amounts of mucus I am then struggling with trapped air t...

carolg1•4 months ago

Changes

Hi all I was wondering if others with bronchectasis noticed that their condition started to deteriorate more for no apparent reason. I really have begun to...Hi all I was wondering if others with bronchectasis noticed that their conditio...

Carkaisabellacolin•4 months ago

How does air conditioning affect your lungs please?

Hi there, I have Bronchiectasis diagnosed 15 months ago and I am in Florida visiting my daughter and the air con is used a lot. I seem to have stopped...Hi there, I have Bronchiectasis diagnosed 15 months ago and I am in Florida vis...

Jools7770•4 months ago

Effects of living in home with rising damp/ mould.

Hello to all. Oct.2017 i moved into a ground floor flat. I suffer from pulmonary hypertension associated with congenital heart disease. My symptoms have...Hello to all. Oct.2017 i moved into a ground floor flat. I suffer from pulmonary...

froggynut•4 months ago

Laser treatment

Hi everyone hope you’re all doing ok. Does anyone know anything about laser treatment for IPF. Cheers Sue Hi everyone hope you’re all doing ok. Does anyone know anything about laser trea...

Looseloafers•4 months ago

Your energy-efficient washing machine could be harboring pathogens.

For the first time ever, investigators have identified a washing machine as a reservoir of multidrug-resistant pathogens. The pathogens, a single clone of...For the first time ever, investigators have identified a washing machine as a re...

2greys•4 months ago

Labour on collision course with big pharma over drugs.

Labour's newly announced policy on research funding for new medicines raises big questions about the balance between private profit and public good. The party...Labour's newly announced policy on research funding for new medicines raises big...

2greys•4 months ago

Taxi drivers face highest levels of black carbon compared to other professional drivers.

Taxi drivers experience the highest exposures to black carbon pollution compared with other professional drivers, such as couriers and truck drivers, it has...Taxi drivers experience the highest exposures to black carbon pollution compared...

2greys•4 months ago

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Zantac suspended

The generic drug zantac has been suspended across american pharmacies through links to cancer Zantac is used to treat stomach acid , please check your...The generic drug zantac has been suspended across american pharmacies through li...

soulboy118•4 months ago

Weight gain

Hi .not been on for awhile.im 54 .menapause. As started.a bout 2 years ago .anyhow.my big problem is abdomen and belly fat .lots of it .but now its arms back...Hi .not been on for awhile.im 54 .menapause. As started.a bout 2 years ago .anyh...

coral12•4 months ago

Trying to take control

2 days ago I told my assistant manager,I want full time,he said I will do what I can to help you get it.yestetday I asked my manager almost told him I want...2 days ago I told my assistant manager,I want full time,he said I will do what I...

hope132•4 months ago

Multi-omics analysis identifies mitochondrial pathways associated with anxiety-related behavior.

Chronic stress is a significant risk factor for human anxiety disorders, yet not all individuals exposed to stress develop a clinically relevant anxiety...Chronic stress is a significant risk factor for human anxiety disorders, yet not...

2greys•4 months ago

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No justice.

Waking in the morning Asking how am I today If the answers rubbish In bed I rather stay But I have a dog to think of To the toilet she must go So up I get to...Waking in the morning Asking how am I today If the answers rubbish In bed I rath...

Don-1931•4 months ago

Travel nebuliser

My new beurer ih60 nebuliser has arrived , it's only fractionally bigger than a PC mouse . It has mains and rechargeable battery function. I've just used it...My new beurer ih60 nebuliser has arrived , it's only fractionally bigger than a ...

soulboy118•4 months ago

Portable oxygen concentrator

Can anyone advise me the best place to buy a portable oxygen concentrator? Thanks Can anyone advise me the best place to buy a portable oxygen concentrator? Thank...

dartgirl•4 months ago

Attachment bonds between domestic cats and humans.

Cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent. But a study of the way domestic cats respond to their caregivers suggests that their socio-cognitive...Cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent. But a study of the way d...

2greys•4 months ago

African American Children Respond Differently to Asthma Medications.

African Americans suffer asthma more often and more severely than Caucasian patients. However, clinical trials that have shaped treatment guidelines have...African Americans suffer asthma more often and more severely than Caucasian pati...

2greys•4 months ago

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