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•12 years ago

Well, I tried. My supplier is npower but I am told they can only help if it is the person whose name is on the bill that has the disability and is claiming...

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Well, I tried. My supplier is npower but I am told they can only help if it is t...

I have high BP too ! the last few days i have had severe pain in neck , head and left shoulder. severe on waking and less after taking meds , but still stiff...

•12 years ago

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I am confused at what aches and pains are from the emphysema or arthritis !

I have high BP too ! the last few days i have had severe pain in neck , head an...

brujapatsy

•12 years ago

What is the difference between Ventolin and Bricanyl. Many years ago I used to have Ventolin but it made me shake badly so the doc changed it to Bricanyl.

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What is the difference between Ventolin and Bricanyl. Many years ago I used t...

pollyjj

•12 years ago

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Ventolin use

How much ventolin do you get through, One puffer lasts me about a month but I know someone that used one a week so I was wondering what the average use was to...

How much ventolin do you get through, One puffer lasts me about a month but I kn...

Perce

•12 years ago

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I was told I had COPD two years ago should i have seen a consultant?

mid8

•12 years ago

I'm not sure if anyone has put this information out before but I thought these sites may be helpful to someone. When I do manage to get out with my husband...

Just a wee bit of help.

I'm not sure if anyone has put this information out before but I thought these s...

My mum is coming up to 80 and uses o2, 24/7 and has a concentrator with settings at 2.0. I want to take her to a restaurant to celebrate but I am worried...

•12 years ago

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My mum is coming up to 80 and uses o2, 24/7 and has a concentrator with settings at 2:0

My mum is coming up to 80 and uses o2, 24/7 and has a concentrator with settings...

Eldatom

•12 years ago

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Use of morphine with lung conditions?

My dad has been on oramorph for a while now, to help open up his airways, not really for pain relief. And his hospice also put him on MST last week for the...

My dad has been on oramorph for a while now, to help open up his airways, not re...

tanyamarie

•12 years ago

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Vitamin D results

I just got a letter from the hospital. The consultant who saw me last August arranged for some blood tests to be done. He says that the kidneys, liver...

I just got a letter from the hospital. The consultant who saw me last August arr...

Gordon57

•12 years ago

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For Gordon - cheap soup!

Hi Gordon I was watching a programme on TV last night (think it was Homeland if anyone else is watching it!) and there was an advert for the big supermarket...

Hi Gordon I was watching a programme on TV last night (think it was Homeland ...

Posted by JoNewton BLF 32 minutes agoEdit | DeleteGood Afternoon Everyone I've noticed a few members have photos of their pets as their profile pictures,...

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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Do pets make us feel happy and relaxed?

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British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

Good Afternoon Everyone I've noticed a few members have photos of their pets as their profile pictures, and people talking about walking their dogs. I have...

Do pets make us feel happy and relaxed?

Good Afternoon Everyone I've noticed a few members have photos of their pets ...

Looking in it appears lung disease is going to need more support as cutbacks on the NHS reduce the money which is spent on all groups. Ideas on how these...

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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Fund-raiser

Looking in it appears lung disease is going to need more support as cutbacks on ...

artiste

•12 years ago

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disabled access website

handy website - http://www.tourismforall.org.uk/offers.htm it's for disabled access etc.

handy website - http://www.tourismforall.org.uk/offers.htm it's for disabled a...

There seem to be quite a few people who are a little down at the moment, possibly to do with the darker nights coming. We are all different, but when I feel...

•12 years ago

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Positive vibes

There seem to be quite a few people who are a little down at the moment, possibl...

Lynne1955

•12 years ago

OK we all have the day to day boring things to do like washing, shopping, cleaning etc but there is more to life. So tell us your hobbies, favourite TV...

Now the nights are drawing in and the days are colder - what do you all do to pass the time?

OK we all have the day to day boring things to do like washing, shopping, cleani...

this is a very informative piece about ipf, for all the sufferers and carers out there, and information for the copd patients too/

•12 years ago

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1p0caPfNPY&feature=player_embedded

this is a very informative piece about ipf, for all the sufferers and carers out...

amagran

•12 years ago

Hi, I am Graeme 61 year old retired Police Inspector. Since retirement I have Angina, blood clot on the brain, MRSA, COPD, bronichalitis (spelling is wrong )...

Help to all

Hi, I am Graeme 61 year old retired Police Inspector. Since retirement I have An...

Hi fellow sufferers of C.O.P.D. This blog might prove useful to those of you out there who need a helping hand when it comes to finding the relevant...

•12 years ago

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Welfare Rights

Hi fellow sufferers of C.O.P.D. This blog might prove useful to those of you...

tomscribe

•12 years ago

Good Afternoon Another article from the Dail Mirror regarding the cleanliness of bank notes and cards!...

Another cheery hygenic thought.

Good Afternoon Another article from the Dail Mirror regarding the cleanliness...

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

Good Afternoon Everyone I hope you are all well today! There is an article today in the Dail Mirror about how individuals can group together to buy...

Power to the People Scheme

Good Afternoon Everyone I hope you are all well today! There is an article...

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

Can stress lead to a chest infection?

Stress

•12 years ago

Hiya, just wondering if Gordon has had any response to joining the blf team, in his search for a suitable job for somebody with copd. 74% of breathe easy...

gissa job

Hiya, just wondering if Gordon has had any response to joining the blf team, in...

evil-kenevil

•12 years ago

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Hemoglobin and low Iron

does low hemoglobin effect your other health problems and low Iron or am I just been dramatic? lol xxxxx

does low hemoglobin effect your other health problems and low Iron or am I just ...

Kerry-Anne

•12 years ago

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Lung transplant assessment

I have recently had an appointment with Harefield regarding a lung transplant. I have IPF & am now on oxygen 24/7, mobility difficult even around the house....

I have recently had an appointment with Harefield regarding a lung transplant. ...

•12 years ago

Hi everyone, My last blog.....................well I'm lost for words really !!! I am leaving because I seem to have lost my way, and need to sort...

Goodbye, and Thankyou.

Hi everyone, My last blog.....................well I'm lost for words really...

•12 years ago

I notice many on here also suffer from the seasonal syndrome, caused through lack of sunshine from September till March, SAD. It is always at this time of...

A word about SAD

I notice many on here also suffer from the seasonal syndrome, caused through lac...

derrylynne

•12 years ago

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Any one got any news about Val

gordon I had guessed that by moving hospital she had lost her Internet access. Which is the lesser of the two evils, not betting better (or being cared for)...

gordon I had guessed that by moving hospital she had lost her Internet access. ...

Just been awarded attendance allowance housing benefit sent letter reviewing rent asked for pension statement and am i paying a carer would like to know how...

•12 years ago

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Housing benefit wants to know if i paying a carer why

Just been awarded attendance allowance housing benefit sent letter reviewing ren...

•12 years ago