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Lying down...

Why, whenever I go to see a doctor, consultant etc and i need an examination do they ask if I'm ok lying down? Is this an issue for those of us with lung...

Why, whenever I go to see a doctor, consultant etc and i need an examination do ...

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•12 years ago

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Hope this lasts!

My husband has recently been given Serevent which he uses once in the morning and once at night. Previously he was using Ventolin numerous times during a 24...

My husband has recently been given Serevent which he uses once in the morning an...

carlo

•12 years ago

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Olympic Legacy

As the 2012 Olympics draw to a close it is closing in on the time when the legacy of sport for all begins the time for avoiding "death by armchair"...

As the 2012 Olympics draw to a close it is closing in on the time when the legac...

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•12 years ago

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I have been told that I have hyper expansion of my lower lung. Can anyone explain that to me please.

For example are my lungs getting bigger? Will they start squashing my other organs. And if it is lower lung is that technically empysema? Thank you.

For example are my lungs getting bigger? Will they start squashing my other org...

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•12 years ago

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Was really hacked off until I came in here and read the lovely replies to my last blog.

Everything seems to be going wrong that could....the dog been misbehaving, everyone seems to have been grouchy with me, my computer a nightmare - took me 40...

Everything seems to be going wrong that could....the dog been misbehaving, ever...

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•12 years ago

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David 1968- Big Thanks

Hi to all that took the time in ready my questions and a special thanks for all that replied back. Have been worried sick waitng for the results, doc says...

Hi to all that took the time in ready my questions and a special thanks for all ...

1968

•12 years ago

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Symbicort 2

I was taken off one of my inhalers a couple of months ago (can't remember which one) as it made me tremble a lot. For the past couple of weeks I have been...

I was taken off one of my inhalers a couple of months ago (can't remember which ...

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•12 years ago

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Symbicort

I have been reading the posts mentioning Symbicort. I take Sprivia, Seretide and Ventolin. Does Symbicort replace Seritide ? Libby This post may come...

I have been reading the posts mentioning Symbicort. I take Sprivia, Seretide an...

libbygood

•12 years ago

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Symbicort

I have just read the posts which mention Symbicort and have a question - I take Sprivia, Seretide and Ventolin. Does the Symbicort replace the Seretide....

I have just read the posts which mention Symbicort and have a question - I take...

libbygood

•12 years ago

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Not a Death Sentence

From COPD International - http://www.copd-international.com/ "COPD is NOT a death sentence! COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), also...

From COPD International - http://www.copd-international.com/ "COPD is NOT a...

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•12 years ago

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My first proper lung assessment.

I finally went for my first proper lung assessment yesterday after being diagnosed a year ago. The only other test I had was back then and taken by the...

I finally went for my first proper lung assessment yesterday after being diagnos...

Puffthemagicdragon

•12 years ago

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Hello I have moderate/sever copd lung age 91 at 51 - do you think I would get the moblity part of DVLA? Thanks

blackbird

•12 years ago

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What is %prd on a Spiromentry Result.

FVC (L) PRE 5.83 %PRD 114%. POST 6.10 %PRD 119% FEV1 (L) PRE 3.29 %PRD 79% POST 3.57 %PRD 86% David 1968

FVC (L) PRE 5.83 %PRD 114%. POST 6.10 %PRD 119% FEV1 (L) PRE 3.29 %PRD 79% ...

1968

•12 years ago

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almost packed!

haven't been able to get near the PC all day as been very busy! I went to see my GP today, after the last time when he "code red" ed me to the hospital with...

haven't been able to get near the PC all day as been very busy! I went to see...

MrsShimmy

•12 years ago

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Why do I do this?

The green eyed monster is currently in residence and has been since last Sunday, and currently the atmosphere is a little green too :( It has been a busy ole...

The green eyed monster is currently in residence and has been since last Sunday,...

Daxiemad

•12 years ago

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David 1968 Test Results

What is Sp02 99% and MRc Grade 1 also COPD Stage 1 NICE? David 1968

1968

•12 years ago

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David 1968 Spirometry Result!!!

Just got the results but totally confused.com. Spoke to doctor on the phone and he said I had very mild Empysima. Just had a look at the test result and...

Just got the results but totally confused.com. Spoke to doctor on the phone a...

1968

•12 years ago

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Trans tracheal oxygen

Do any of you use trans trach for your oxygen it is all quite new as it is not long since the scoop was put in so following instructions carefully as the...

Do any of you use trans trach for your oxygen it is all quite new as it is not l...

tracher

•12 years ago

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Thank you

Hi I would just like to say a big thank you to all the people who post on this forum, you have kept me sane reading all your blogs. I have leant so much...

Hi I would just like to say a big thank you to all the people who post on this f...

lindiane

•12 years ago

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Beautiful Day

It's a 'good to be alive day' today. Going to get all my jobs done, exercises done and by 10 am i shall be sitting outside until 11-30 when it starts getting...

It's a 'good to be alive day' today. Going to get all my jobs done, exercises do...

libbygood

•12 years ago

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EMP-why does it get worse even though you stop smoking?

Why does Emphysima get worse ever though you stop smoking, always thought if you don't do anything to harm the lungs they wouldn't get worse, however the...

Why does Emphysima get worse ever though you stop smoking, always thought if you...

1968

•12 years ago

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dizzy spells

Hi I was diagnosed few weeks ago with copd so have not had any follow ups yet [have appointments] since leaving hospital keep having dizzy spells,...

Hi I was diagnosed few weeks ago with copd so have not had any follow ups yet [h...

maggiemay42

•12 years ago

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A day in the life.................................................

Today started out really promising, a lovely sunny day and a visit from my sister & her daughters. After lunch I thought I'd take a steady walk down to my...

Today started out really promising, a lovely sunny day and a visit from my siste...

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•12 years ago

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Happy Days

Can't wait for tomorrow, it's going to be sunny again :) love it. My big grandaughter (25) is coming to visit us tomorrow morning and then we have my...

Can't wait for tomorrow, it's going to be sunny again :) love it. My big gr...

pollyjj

•12 years ago

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Vacancy for Patient Representative for Respiratory Conditions, NHS North East

Would you like to make a difference to respiratory health in the North East of England? NHS North East Respiratory Executive Steering Group is looking for a...

Would you like to make a difference to respiratory health in the North East of E...

BevWears

•12 years ago

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bad day

Having a really bad day today, frustrating me that i cant manage to do things, so i am feeling really upset and irritable today. San x

Having a really bad day today, frustrating me that i cant manage to do things, s...

San15

•12 years ago

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spirometery readings

I have just had my spirometery tests done and the 1st one showed that my COPD was severe, the nurse was shocked by these so asked me if I would do them again,...

I have just had my spirometery tests done and the 1st one showed that my COPD w...

darceynjo

•12 years ago

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employer trying to get rid of me help!

after six months of illness and investigation I was finally diagnosed with an unusual type of emphysema I have no obstruction or cough but my gas exchange is...

after six months of illness and investigation I was finally diagnosed with an un...

gaffers

•12 years ago

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URGENT HELP PLEASE

Does anyone have an alternative means of contacting Air Liquide apart from their given phone number, their lines are down. Great start to the first decent...

Does anyone have an alternative means of contacting Air Liquide apart from their...

Davybaby

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Chest Infection Precautions

I joined the forum only about 4 weeks ago when I initially wrote a summary of my case and was totally impressed and touched by the reaction I received from...

I joined the forum only about 4 weeks ago when I initially wrote a summary of my...

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•12 years ago

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Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for August 2012

Lying down...

Hope this lasts!

Olympic Legacy

I have been told that I have hyper expansion of my lower lung. Can anyone explain that to me please.

Was really hacked off until I came in here and read the lovely replies to my last blog.

David 1968- Big Thanks

Symbicort 2

Symbicort

Symbicort

Not a Death Sentence

My first proper lung assessment.

Hello I have moderate/sever copd lung age 91 at 51 - do you think I would get the moblity part of DVLA? Thanks

What is %prd on a Spiromentry Result.

almost packed!

Why do I do this?

David 1968 Test Results

David 1968 Spirometry Result!!!

Trans tracheal oxygen

Thank you

Beautiful Day

EMP-why does it get worse even though you stop smoking?

dizzy spells

A day in the life.................................................

Happy Days

Vacancy for Patient Representative for Respiratory Conditions, NHS North East

bad day

spirometery readings

employer trying to get rid of me help!

URGENT HELP PLEASE

Chest Infection Precautions

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