Experiences with

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Hi, Somebody sent me a message in relation to my thyroid issue. I can't really add to what I previously wrote. I know that several doctors said I had IBS and I knew I didn't. The last doctor I went to said we'll check your thyroid. I had a blood test and the result came back borderline. I don't know

Heart Smoking can cause blockages and narrowing in your arteries, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Lung Smoking is linked to 35% of all deaths from respiratory conditions. It can also lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

not been on of some time, as I have been running my COPD -Emphasema group over on Facebook, which is Nicely building up members from all over UK and further afield.

Can anyone recommend a small pouch that would clip on to a belt or one with a strap already on that I can carry a couple of inhalers in and a pulse /0ximeter when I go out, thanks.

My asthma is the worst it's ever been anything sets it off, I had to go to the doctors again today and good job I did needed yet another inhaler I'm on fostair, tiotropium and salbutamol now so yeah alot and the prednisolone tablets so hopefully this should help clear up what ever is aggrevating my breathing

Smoking causes 84% of deaths from lung cancer and 83% of deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). . How dangerous is smoking? Light smoking: Dangerous in any dose. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.

Good morning, I have recently been diagnosed with Hypoxaemia & awaiting home oxygen, 3 months waiting list I've been told il have to at least wait, I have COPD, ENLARGED HEART & PULMONARY OEDEMA yet nobody will explain what these diagnosis are or what medication the doctor/consultant should be prescribing

Evening all,I had a hysterectomy/ ovaries out/excision surgery 2 weeks ago by a BSGE specialist. I had DIE mainly in recto - vaginal septum. Previously wrapped around appendix etc too. I've had bladder symptoms for along time but I've had no investigations. Which I've mentioned to Consultant and team

Our lung condition flare up advice can be found here: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/managing-copd-flare-ups Best wishes Helpline Team

Do you want more information on COPD? Head to our website to find out more: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/what-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease? Take care Helpline Team

Has anyone experiencing blood in their urine a few years after radiation therapy? My doctor attributes it to Radiation Proctitis, which affects the blood vessels in the bladder neck. If any of you are or have experienced this, was there anything specific that seemed to cause it (i.e. bowel movement

You can find our asthma attack advice here: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/manage/when-call-999-or-111#Whentocall999 Our lung condition flare up advice can be found here: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/managing-copd-flare-ups

I have just had my second injection of Yuflyma. Since the first on 22nd Feb. my lips have become very sore and I’m presuming the tiny blisters coming are coldsores, never having had a coldsore before. This is mentioned in the side effects. Also when I clean my teeth it’s almost like a reaction between

hi , I had my first Tocilizumnab iv infusion 9 days ago for my RA, I have had a bad gut everyday since and tonight I have 2 cold sores on my lip and chin ( not had cold sores before )also my nose hasn’t stopped running ( that’s the least of my problems ) I have been taking immodium for the gut so I

hi I meant lung volume reduction in my post before this one thanks Trudy

The initial advice from her oncologist was stereotactic radiotherapy (cyber knife) but numerology feel the disease load to much. We're meeting with her oncologist and the consultant radiologist next week.

Hi there, This month is my three year anniversary. After a number of blood tests l was told that l have Low Grade non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. (LGNH) well you know where the mind takes you from this point. In the three year period my WBC has been in the normal range for the most, and the lymphocytes count

Right after finishing treatment, after two years, I had a complete workup for congenital heart disease. I have stage IV mitral valve disease, and surgery is impossible. While they were doing the tests for my heart failure, I started needing blood because I was constantly anemic.

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Hi, I’m 42yoa and have all the bad markers (17p, TP53, etc). Unfortunately, a week ago I was officially diagnosed with RT. I started showing symptoms a month ago and the nodes in my mediastinal area of chest are already 10.5cm large. Still waiting on PET scan to see severity but biopsy already confirmed