Search
Search
About
Log in
Join
Experiences with
Premature ventricular contraction (PVC)
Posts
Communities
1,524 public posts
Filter results
Please tell NICE your views on this wonderful new therapy to help clear mucus
Dear lovely people Inhaled mannitol (brand name Bronchitol) is a new inhaled powder therapy which liquefies thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, enabling it to be easily coughed up. This can greatly benefit people with congestive lung problems eg cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. I have asthma+bronch
Dear lovely people Inhaled mannitol (brand name Bronchitol) is a new inhaled powder therapy which liquefies thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, enabling it to be easily coughed up. This can greatly benefit people with congestive lung problems eg cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. I have asthma+bronch
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
12 years ago
Can FEV1 improve after stopping smoking
My husband had a FEV1 30% January 2011 when discharged from hospital after an exacerbation. He stopped smoking then :) This year January 2012 when admitted to hospital following a not so bad exacerbation his FEV1 was 49% when discharged. So what I would like to know is it the stop smoking that
My husband had a FEV1 30% January 2011 when discharged from hospital after an exacerbation. He stopped smoking then :) This year January 2012 when admitted to hospital following a not so bad exacerbation his FEV1 was 49% when discharged. So what I would like to know is it the stop smoking that
gocat
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
12 years ago
Spirometryresults
I am a smoker in the process of quitting. I went for a pft and the results were fev1 90,4 and fev1/fvc 89,2 I thaugt this was bad and therfore went to another doctor, the results was fev1 80% and fev1/fvc 77%. This made me more worried so I went again. The last time i felt really anxious during
I am a smoker in the process of quitting. I went for a pft and the results were fev1 90,4 and fev1/fvc 89,2 I thaugt this was bad and therfore went to another doctor, the results was fev1 80% and fev1/fvc 77%. This made me more worried so I went again. The last time i felt really anxious during
sakko123
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
12 years ago
Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!
Log in
or
Join
Hello to my fellow sufferers of COPD.
Hello. I am Derek and used to be a member of NHS choices until they closed down their blog. I also write my own copd blog and am pleased that seems to have helped many people. It took on a life of it's own and there is lots of information to be gleaned from it. I am treasurer to my local Breathe
Hello. I am Derek and used to be a member of NHS choices until they closed down their blog. I also write my own copd blog and am pleased that seems to have helped many people. It took on a life of it's own and there is lots of information to be gleaned from it. I am treasurer to my local Breathe
derrylynne
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
12 years ago
Piko issues
So my new Piko arrived today. It's even smaller than I thought which is great. Problem is, I can't get the damn thing to work properly! 1) I can't seem to set the FEV1 zone. Managed the PF but every time I do what the manual says all I can do is reset the max PF, not the FEV1, and it has some odd ideas
So my new Piko arrived today. It's even smaller than I thought which is great. Problem is, I can't get the damn thing to work properly! 1) I can't seem to set the FEV1 zone. Managed the PF but every time I do what the manual says all I can do is reset the max PF, not the FEV1, and it has some odd ideas
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
12 years ago
FEV1 & F50 & F25 & FVC
I have today had my quarterly physilogocal test/VO2 max test doen as part of my sport and my F50 & F25 readings were particularly low .both of these readings were carried out pre exercise post exercise and post exercise with inhaler. Readings as follows: Pre exercise with inhaler F50 = 73 F25=
I have today had my quarterly physilogocal test/VO2 max test doen as part of my sport and my F50 & F25 readings were particularly low .both of these readings were carried out pre exercise post exercise and post exercise with inhaler. Readings as follows: Pre exercise with inhaler F50 = 73 F25=
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
16 years ago
Where can I get information on PEV and FEV1
I am trying to work out if I have asthma or an allergy. To prove this I have purchased one of the mini peak flow meters (Piko-1) and will monitor my peak flow and my FEV1. I would like to get some more information on what these readings are and there must be a reference chart saying what are the ranges
I am trying to work out if I have asthma or an allergy. To prove this I have purchased one of the mini peak flow meters (Piko-1) and will monitor my peak flow and my FEV1. I would like to get some more information on what these readings are and there must be a reference chart saying what are the ranges
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
17 years ago
confused
Hi all, I was hoping someone could explain to me in simple terms what this means. It was written on my daughters report from her consultant. FEV1 at 2.3 litres was 71% predicted, FVC at 2.83 litres was 87% predicted. The flow volume loop was a little scooped consistant with obstructive airways disease
Hi all, I was hoping someone could explain to me in simple terms what this means. It was written on my daughters report from her consultant. FEV1 at 2.3 litres was 71% predicted, FVC at 2.83 litres was 87% predicted. The flow volume loop was a little scooped consistant with obstructive airways disease
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
17 years ago
spirometry results
Could someone please help me interpret my sons spirometry results. He had an appointment today and has had probs with his asthma for weeks now. His consultant insists he is ok as he isn't wheezing and his lungs sound 'pristine clear'. So I am hoping someone can explain his lung function to me so I
Could someone please help me interpret my sons spirometry results. He had an appointment today and has had probs with his asthma for weeks now. His consultant insists he is ok as he isn't wheezing and his lungs sound 'pristine clear'. So I am hoping someone can explain his lung function to me so I
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
16 years ago
Bad ABGs when no having an exacerbation?
Does anyone else have bad ABGs even when not having an exacerbation? It's been a few months since I had PFTs done, they were good, but at the time I was on prednisolone. Normally w/o pred (couple of year ago anyway) my FEV1 is low 80's and my MMEF is 20's-30's. Anyway, my recent ABG's were pH - 7.35
Does anyone else have bad ABGs even when not having an exacerbation? It's been a few months since I had PFTs done, they were good, but at the time I was on prednisolone. Normally w/o pred (couple of year ago anyway) my FEV1 is low 80's and my MMEF is 20's-30's. Anyway, my recent ABG's were pH - 7.35
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
16 years ago
spirometry ......help
I have just got my sprirometry test results. Does anybody know how to interpret them? I have asked my GP but she doesnt know ..... I think its time I changed GPs .the results 69% of predicted . fev1 1.7
I have just got my sprirometry test results. Does anybody know how to interpret them? I have asked my GP but she doesnt know ..... I think its time I changed GPs .the results 69% of predicted . fev1 1.7
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
13 years ago
very confused any help appreciated!
Hi, I have spent the majority of this year in hospital with my asthma and chest infections/pneumonia, the last time i was admitted they managed to stabilise my asthma over a week with a combination of magnesium, aminophylinne and a stay on HDU for CPAP. Once i was stable enough to be on the normal ward
Hi, I have spent the majority of this year in hospital with my asthma and chest infections/pneumonia, the last time i was admitted they managed to stabilise my asthma over a week with a combination of magnesium, aminophylinne and a stay on HDU for CPAP. Once i was stable enough to be on the normal ward
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
16 years ago
Does FVC vary?
I know there was a discussion not long ago about lung fuction tests, and somebody helpfully gave this link: http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40002357/ However, what I am still a little confused about is which numbers are variable and which are not? I know peak flow goes up and down, but should the
I know there was a discussion not long ago about lung fuction tests, and somebody helpfully gave this link: http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40002357/ However, what I am still a little confused about is which numbers are variable and which are not? I know peak flow goes up and down, but should the
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
17 years ago
FEV1? 1.79?
hi i just got my piko 1 yesterday and used it a few times: is there anywhere online where you can get a FEV1 guide. Is 1.79 really low?
hi i just got my piko 1 yesterday and used it a few times: is there anywhere online where you can get a FEV1 guide. Is 1.79 really low?
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
14 years ago
spirometry results help to understand them!
hiya my asthma has been fairly awful all year with a hell of a lot more time in hospital than out of hospital! I had some spirometry tests done at the beginning of my admission but was too poorly to ask for results. I know the ones in the middle of my admission were better but not sure what they
hiya my asthma has been fairly awful all year with a hell of a lot more time in hospital than out of hospital! I had some spirometry tests done at the beginning of my admission but was too poorly to ask for results. I know the ones in the middle of my admission were better but not sure what they
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
15 years ago
Piko-1 readings question!
For those hwo use the little Piko-1 pf meter does anyone know what the FEV1 reading means? And how to work out whether it is a good reading or bad? Thanks! Wheezer aka Donna
For those hwo use the little Piko-1 pf meter does anyone know what the FEV1 reading means? And how to work out whether it is a good reading or bad? Thanks! Wheezer aka Donna
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
18 years ago
Lung Function Test Results
Hi guys, I haven't been on here for awhile - I hope you're all ok and baring up with the recent change in weather. I had my LFT today, I was alittle worried about the results, as I had to start Pred again two days ago and my peakflow has dropped v.low again. Although I wasn't expecting a perfect
Hi guys, I haven't been on here for awhile - I hope you're all ok and baring up with the recent change in weather. I had my LFT today, I was alittle worried about the results, as I had to start Pred again two days ago and my peakflow has dropped v.low again. Although I wasn't expecting a perfect
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
14 years ago
How do I improve my lung function?
I've been trying hard over the last 6 months to increase my exercise tolerance. I've lost nearly 5 stone in weight and can walk a lot further now than this time last year when I was using my mobility sccoter. My exercise tolerance has increased. I went for lung function whilst in clinic last week,
I've been trying hard over the last 6 months to increase my exercise tolerance. I've lost nearly 5 stone in weight and can walk a lot further now than this time last year when I was using my mobility sccoter. My exercise tolerance has increased. I went for lung function whilst in clinic last week,
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
14 years ago
Just a bit fed up and in need of a moan...
Having huge probs with my son and his asthma at the moment. He is currently on his 4th week of being low. We have had numerous attendances to the ward for nebs and are having close follow ups with the Brompton. His appointment last week was a little disheartening as he had a fev1 of 34% and only had
Having huge probs with my son and his asthma at the moment. He is currently on his 4th week of being low. We have had numerous attendances to the ward for nebs and are having close follow ups with the Brompton. His appointment last week was a little disheartening as he had a fev1 of 34% and only had
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
14 years ago
piko and fev1
Hi to all you piko users out there. Does anyone know how reliable the fev1 reading is. My son was in hosital this weekend and they used our peak flow meter, although his peak flow varied a bit by about 30 l/min his fev1 reading was pretty constant. If this reading is accurate I should probably speak
Hi to all you piko users out there. Does anyone know how reliable the fev1 reading is. My son was in hosital this weekend and they used our peak flow meter, although his peak flow varied a bit by about 30 l/min his fev1 reading was pretty constant. If this reading is accurate I should probably speak
Hidden
in
Asthma Community Forum
16 years ago
1
...
75
76
77
Next page
30
40
50
60
70
Filter results
Clear filters
Posted in
All communities
Lung Conditions Community Forum
507 results
Atrial Fibrillation Support
332 results
Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
228 results
View top 10 communities
Sort by
Most Relevant
Newest