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Has anyone arranged oxygen for use whilst in the airport - both UK and abroad?

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•12 years ago

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Hi gang, Will I be able to do more if Im put on oxygen

Im still waiting for that first appointment referred by my GP to see a Specialist, in the meantime, am getting one infection after another, and am on steriods...

Im still waiting for that first appointment referred by my GP to see a Specialis...

serene1

•12 years ago

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A Backward Step

Having enjoyed 4 years of top class service from Air Products I have to say my first experience of dealing with Air Liquide is that the transition is chaotic....

Having enjoyed 4 years of top class service from Air Products I have to say my f...

warwickstag

•12 years ago

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Snap Crackle and Pop on exhale ?

When I breathe out softly ( normally towards the end bit of an exhale ) I get a crackling noise from my lungs. I don't think it can be heard audibly by anyone...

When I breathe out softly ( normally towards the end bit of an exhale ) I get a ...

Puffthemagicdragon

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Wheelchair Assistance at the Airport

HI All I have always been too embarrassed to ask for wheelchair assistance at the airport,I always manage to get to the departure gate by myself. But...

HI All I have always been too embarrassed to ask for wheelchair assistance at...

asimmd

•12 years ago

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blood gas testing through the thumb

I had blood gas test done today at my copd unit , i was shocked when the nurse took the blood out of my thumb and it was painless , i have never heard of...

I had blood gas test done today at my copd unit , i was shocked when the nurse t...

gillwigan

•12 years ago

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Good day!

Went out with my daughter today to the Metro centre, a bit of retail therapy, lunch some girlie time. Was lovely we both enjoyed it got my Mr Whippy ice cream...

Went out with my daughter today to the Metro centre, a bit of retail therapy, lu...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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A sad and interesting day.

After several slow walks and watching my sats settle at 84% I had started to come to the conclusion that I would need some help in the way of portable oxygen....

After several slow walks and watching my sats settle at 84% I had started to com...

derrylynne

•12 years ago

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Anyone got Legionnaires' Disease??

Hi everyone, i'm a communications officer for the British Lung Foundation. I'm looking to find someone (ASAP) who has had legionnaires' disease (or knows...

Hi everyone, i'm a communications officer for the British Lung Foundation. I...

Carolyn_McCole

•12 years ago

7 Replies

EU Clinical Trials

Good Afternoon. I hope you are well and have enjoyed the bankl holiday weekend (predictably here the weather wasn't good!) The following link is to a...

Good Afternoon. I hope you are well and have enjoyed the bankl holiday weeken...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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X ray results back but have to wait until GP looks at them!!!!!!!

Well i just rang my GP surgery and asked receptionist if my results were back. They are but she said the doc hasn't looked at them yet so i have to ring...

Well i just rang my GP surgery and asked receptionist if my results were back. T...

shazza76

•12 years ago

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i have copd and emphysema i have had a hymophilious influenzae infection

I have had 6 lots of antibiotics and went to hospital to get checked out because it was getting no better.i was given prednisolone 6 a day for 7 days i am also...

I have had 6 lots of antibiotics and went to hospital to get checked out because...

kay1400

•12 years ago

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breathing

http://www.powerbreathe.com/ Does anybody use the power breather ?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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carbon dioxide

Does anyone know anything about retaining carbon dioxide ,my father is doing this at moment in hospital and its really worrying me !!

Does anyone know anything about retaining carbon dioxide ,my father is doing thi...

child

•12 years ago

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My sincere apologies if...

Hi all, My sincere apologies to anyone who has responded to me in a post and not had an answer! (In particular Parvati - just answered you when you asked me...

Hi all, My sincere apologies to anyone who has responded to me in a post and ...

Annexx

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Has anyone been treated by Stereo Tactic lung Radiotherapy. If so please relate your experiences good and bad. Side effects and progress.

lungho

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Work

E mailed work to say I am not ready to return yet, thought about going back tomorrow but just not up to it, ok when sitting but still not able to walk very...

E mailed work to say I am not ready to return yet, thought about going back tomo...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Does anyone know the effect of Air Travel or the intense Heat on COPD?I currently do not have to use any oxygen for day to day use.

Hi all , i was diagnosed with Mild to Moderate COPD in 2007 aged 37,and quit smoking sometime before i knew had the disease .I have booked a holiday to Spain,...

Hi all , i was diagnosed with Mild to Moderate COPD in 2007 aged 37,and quit smo...

kate13

•12 years ago

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my mum, this should make you smile, if not I give up

my mum was frugal, no she was meagre, no actually she was a tight **** who would cut a current in half, and watching her make one pork chop feed 7 had to be...

my mum was frugal, no she was meagre, no actually she was a tight **** who woul...

amagran

•12 years ago

3 Replies

hip pain

I have noticed recently that when i get an infection i also get pain in my hips and achey legs. Is it a coincidence or does anyone else get pain?

I have noticed recently that when i get an infection i also get pain in my hips ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Please help persuade NICE to approve this new drug

Dear Friends I just created a new petition and I hope you can sign -- it's called: I Want NICE to approve this new drug for Cystic Fibrosis This issue...

Dear Friends I just created a new petition and I hope you can sign -- it's ca...

Hidden

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Inclusive results from Oxygen assessment but belive that I still need oxygen for walking and other activities

I was diagnosed with IPF in December 2011, Last week I had the six minute oxygen assessment. The first part was without oxygen and sats went as low as 70. I...

I was diagnosed with IPF in December 2011, Last week I had the six minute oxygen...

Watcher

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Cronich Lung Disease and Inflammatory Arthritis

I have just put the same question on the arthritis forum. Does anyone else have chronic lung disease and inflammatory arthritis? I have bronchiectasis and...

I have just put the same question on the arthritis forum. Does anyone else ha...

cofdrop-UK

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Restrictive lung disease?

Hi everyone, i'm new to this site so i'm not too sure how it works but here goes ... I'm 35 and am waiting on a chest xray results as my gp suspects i have...

Hi everyone, i'm new to this site so i'm not too sure how it works but here goes...

shazza76

•12 years ago

36 Replies

Is it working ?????

Last time my concentrator was serviced they changed it for a new one that is so quiet that it is hard to tell if it is working. It is hard to sleep now without...

Last time my concentrator was serviced they changed it for a new one that is so ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Dairy Products

Does any one else get more chesty when they have things like cheese. Could be an allergy but it only makes chest rattle a bit before it clears up which is bad...

Does any one else get more chesty when they have things like cheese. Could be an...

Hidden

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Jubilee cake

Cake we made today, um very nice Val

Hidden

•12 years ago

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which should I consider is the worst

which is worse, Richard getting an infection, or his breathing getting worse with no visible signs of infection. When I ask him he says he feels "rough and...

which is worse, Richard getting an infection, or his breathing getting worse wit...

amagran

•12 years ago

28 Replies

Holiday Humour

Hi - thought we could all share some humour over the long holiday weekend :) Feel free to add any jokes, cartoons, whatever you like. The following would all...

Hi - thought we could all share some humour over the long holiday weekend :) Fe...

Hidden

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Chest tightness

Just wondered if any of you have severe chest tightness on one side ? My Dads chest is still really painful .He said it just feels so tight .He is taking...

Just wondered if any of you have severe chest tightness on one side ? My Dads ch...

sam29

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for June 2012

Has anyone arranged oxygen for use whilst in the airport - both UK and abroad?

Hi gang, Will I be able to do more if Im put on oxygen

A Backward Step

Snap Crackle and Pop on exhale ?

Wheelchair Assistance at the Airport

blood gas testing through the thumb

Good day!

A sad and interesting day.

Anyone got Legionnaires' Disease??

EU Clinical Trials

X ray results back but have to wait until GP looks at them!!!!!!!

i have copd and emphysema i have had a hymophilious influenzae infection

breathing

carbon dioxide

My sincere apologies if...

Has anyone been treated by Stereo Tactic lung Radiotherapy. If so please relate your experiences good and bad. Side effects and progress.

Work

Does anyone know the effect of Air Travel or the intense Heat on COPD?I currently do not have to use any oxygen for day to day use.

my mum, this should make you smile, if not I give up

hip pain

Please help persuade NICE to approve this new drug

Inclusive results from Oxygen assessment but belive that I still need oxygen for walking and other activities

Cronich Lung Disease and Inflammatory Arthritis

Restrictive lung disease?

Is it working ?????

Dairy Products

Jubilee cake

which should I consider is the worst

Holiday Humour

Chest tightness

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