Experiences with

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

It can also lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Other diseases Smoking can cause erectile dysfunction, infertility, and skin aging. It can also make it harder for blood to circulate, which can lead to fatigue and irritability.

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

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. (Check us out) So glad looking at my Diary I am 2 years off cigarettes tomorrow, and am so proud of myself, never thought i could/would

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

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

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

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

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

A few weeks ago I had a text to arrange my annual COPD review. This is normally with the practice nurse who can prescribe medications too. I was surprised to be given a Doctor appointment. I am mild COPD and was taking Salmeterol and Carbocisteine. It seemed quite effective. The doctor advised that I

Good morning ladies My wife was was diagnosed with HGOC in 2020. She received the usual treatment Chemo including debunking she's never been NED. Earlier this year it was found the disease had spread to supraclavicular nodes and she was advised watch and wait until they progressed which unfortunately

has anyone had mannitol challenge test an didn't need to stop montelukast? Was your test positive (you had your asthma confirmed)?

I was diagnosed with gastritis recently, and when I looked it up thought PA could explain some of my symptoms. I also have Hashimoto’s, as well as hEDS, POTS, and MCAS. I’ve been feeling so bad lately, I went ahead and had the bloodwork done without waiting four months, just in case it was clear. It

DIPNECH - carcinoid lung nodules. Has anybody had this recognised as cancer by DWP when there is minimal cancel active, although present? I was told by an ILD consultant at Rbh that they don’t? Even though it requires regular Pet CT scans. Bella.

Hello, how do you protect yourself against colds, coughs and flu? I currently have a sore throat, am at 6.9 pred

Hi....newly diagnosed with no symptoms, and on watch and wait. Normally I shake off colds really quickly without major symptoms but this time I have swollen neck glands which are painful, especially when I swallow and it is worse at night. Other symptoms are very mild as usual and I don't have a fever

The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Advocates Network (CLLAN) commissioned Picker to examine diagnostic pathways, immunity status, and treatment decision experiences of people with CLL using data from the 2023 Global Leukemia Experience Survey. The survey was commissioned by a collaboration of advocacy

Hi all, So I have been confirmed with CLL a week ago. I already had my first ever "deep" dental cleaning scheduled for mid April. I told my hematologist/oncologist about this and she said it's fine for me to a have it done and no need for antibiotics before or after since I'm not yet immunocompromised