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Why do people say I look so well,when I feel so awful.

I have been off work sick for 3 months.and attended my place of work today for a review.most of my work colleagues said how well I was looking,but I don't feel...

I have been off work sick for 3 months.and attended my place of work today for a...

•12 years ago

Hi everyone I have copd, am having recurring chest infections as past two years . Now have had so many I'm of work sick a lot , feel realy

Bad about this feel like I need to give work up . Is there any benefits I would be intitled to if I did thanks me me .

Bad about this feel like I need to give work up . Is there any benefits I would ...

•12 years ago

Hi, I'm new to all this . . . .

Hi, I've only recently discovered this website and have been so impressed with the support and kindness given to other sufferers here, that I thought I'd sign...

Hi, I've only recently discovered this website and have been so impressed with t...

•12 years ago

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Hi everyone In the autumn issue of Breathing Space we'll be looking at seasonal well-being, including one or two ideas of foods to keep you in tip-top form...

Hi everyone In the autumn issue of Breathing Space we'll be looking at season...

•12 years ago

I am fine when at rest but when I am moving around I am so breathless!!!!!!

I have been told by my consultant that I do not need oxygen yet, well that is fine but I am having trouble moving around, have a stair lift which now I use all...

I have been told by my consultant that I do not need oxygen yet, well that is fi...

•12 years ago

Anyone got any information please

I wonder if anyone has been in a similar position I have Bronchiectasis and my husband has been unemployed for some time he has recently been referred to one...

I wonder if anyone has been in a similar position I have Bronchiectasis and my h...

•12 years ago

Hi everyone, I have been on Seretide for the last 20yrs using a spacer. My asthma wass out of control so I was given Symbicort 200

( I cannot use my spacer with this one). My pharmacist told me Symbicorrt can also be used with a spacer. Has anyone out there used Symbicort in this form...

( I cannot use my spacer with this one). My pharmacist told me Symbicorrt can a...

•12 years ago

Going home is being talked about!

The docs have lowered my oxygen to 2litres per whatever it is (what is it someone?) and I'm managing on that at rest. It was put down to one litre but I found...

The docs have lowered my oxygen to 2litres per whatever it is (what is it someon...

•12 years ago

What can you tell me about treatment for lung fibrosis

•12 years ago

Hospital Appointment Cancelled

Well it's happened again. Phone call to say my appointment with my consultant has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Thats twice now,since I was...

Well it's happened again. Phone call to say my appointment with my consultant ha...

•12 years ago

Hello from Breathing Space!

Hi supporters, followers and British Lung Foundation members. I'm Allie, the editor of the BLF's membership magazine Breathing Space. I thought I'd...

Hi supporters, followers and British Lung Foundation members. I'm Allie, the ...

•12 years ago

Finally had my bronchoscopy this morning!

Well I have to wait for the results to come back but I recall hearing the guy that was doing it say "it was clear" so I then asked the nurse just to verify...

Well I have to wait for the results to come back but I recall hearing the guy th...

•12 years ago

hi my names jan and i am new here and would like help or advice on copd

hi my names jan i am new on here i wonder if someone can help me please i was taken into hospital 4months ago i was fighting for my breath they gave me...

hi my names jan i am new on here i wonder if someone can help me please i was ta...

•12 years ago

who knows what a NM LUNG SPECT is ??!! i think it may be like a c-t scan ?

•12 years ago

Is The Flu Jab Really Worth Having..?

Had this last 4 years but still get chest infections and heavy persistent colds.. Does anybody else avoid this and come out ok for doing so.. Thanks..

Had this last 4 years but still get chest infections and heavy persistent colds....

•12 years ago

GP and information

Been to the GP to find out what is available in the community regarding IV antibiotics. He is going to look into what is available here - hospital at home...

Been to the GP to find out what is available in the community regarding IV antib...

•12 years ago

Hello. My Dad has IPF. He is on 02 24 hours a day, 4 litres an hour (I think that's how it's measured?).

He has recently been getting very muddled and his mobility has gone right 'off'. Is there anyone on here who can give me an honest account of what I can expect...

He has recently been getting very muddled and his mobility has gone right 'off'....

•12 years ago

New 3 Peaks Blog.. :-)

http://3nationalpeakschallenge.wordpress.com/2012/07/01/2-ninja-turtles-john-mcenroe-and-a-bloke-with-a-dodgy-wig-and-tash/

http://3nationalpeakschallenge.wordpress.com/2012/07/01/2-ninja-turtles-john-mce...

•12 years ago

A change for the better

After over 10 years, I have changed GP. I was diagnosed with COPD about 18 months ago. My new GP has found that I am not, in fact, on COPD meds but meds for...

After over 10 years, I have changed GP. I was diagnosed with COPD about 18 mont...

•12 years ago

I am fortunate that my COPD is at present only mild

But I want to ask even though I have great difficulties in walking up stairs and up hills as long as i avoid them I am only a bit breathless. I have been...

But I want to ask even though I have great difficulties in walking up stairs and...

•12 years ago

monitering my breathing

hi i have just been given a mini wright peak flow meter , i have to moniter my breathing 3 times per day, does anyone know wot a good reading is cos mine...

hi i have just been given a mini wright peak flow meter , i have to moniter m...

•12 years ago

i may be a candidate for pulmonx valves to help with my emphysema . does anyone know about these valves or had this op ?

•12 years ago

complet drainage of energy to my body

hi everyone my question is i was diagnosed at xmas with copd ,has a complete mot on myself , but the breathflusness , and complete drain of energy , is...

hi everyone my question is i was diagnosed at xmas with copd ,has a complete...

•12 years ago

Have I got a chest infection?

When I take a deep intake of breath, say when I'm going to cough I get an uncomfortable pain in the side of my neck and in to my left ear. I also get a tight...

When I take a deep intake of breath, say when I'm going to cough I get an uncomf...

•12 years ago

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