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The swallows are here!

10 minutes ago I was on the old exercise bike again looking out of the same old patio window when first a swallow flew over and then a house martin. Those...

10 minutes ago I was on the old exercise bike again looking out of the same old ...

dall05

•11 years ago

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Just been told off

My gitl friend (fiend in some cases);) just told me off for not telling wots exactly erong with me, i said no need and got a thick ear, as u said feind. So...

My gitl friend (fiend in some cases);) just told me off for not telling wots exa...

azaard

•11 years ago

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Silly me

Had a couple of hours to myself this morning so decided to come on hear but on my way I thought I'd browse copd information sites. I can't believe what I've...

Had a couple of hours to myself this morning so decided to come on hear but on m...

copdber

•11 years ago

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Really confused as not sure whether I have asthma or emphysema or both.

Went for a scan about 3 years ago and it apparently showed some emphysema. Gave up smoking and then went to Respiratory nurse about two years ago for a reverse...

Went for a scan about 3 years ago and it apparently showed some emphysema. Gave ...

matlewel

•11 years ago

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what is lung age? Mine is 109. What does this mean?

nannamoon

•11 years ago

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Does anyone have to keep clearing there throat i have to all the time it sounds awfull and embarrasing is it part of copd ?

kujude

•11 years ago

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Alcohol

Something that is never mentioned on this site is the effect, if any, of alcohol on COPD. Is there any relationship? Do heavy drinkers suffer more? Has...

Something that is never mentioned on this site is the effect, if any, of alcohol...

WeymouthJohn

•11 years ago

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WEATHER FORCAST,,@ OUTLOOK

Brechin Angus Scotland,Wet and miserable...OUTLOOK,,,changeable either way,,, :)

Brechin Angus Scotland,Wet and miserable...OUTLOOK,,,changeable either way,,, ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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It was a beautiful day today

We (my OH and me) woke up to a clear blue sky and the twittering of birds (wonderful) so different from Saturday which was dull, overcast and rainy. Took a...

We (my OH and me) woke up to a clear blue sky and the twittering of birds (wonde...

martin1945

•11 years ago

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Nite nite

Time for bed ssid Zebedie, you,ve no chance said Florence, who mentioned you ssid Dillon, aaawwww said Ermintrude, whooopie its me said Dougal, damn bike said...

Time for bed ssid Zebedie, you,ve no chance said Florence, who mentioned you ssi...

azaard

•11 years ago

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It is what it is and we get on don't we.

Hi all, I had a spirometry last Wednesday followed by a chat with my consultant. She told me that my lungs are operating at 50% capacity but only 25% gas...

Hi all, I had a spirometry last Wednesday followed by a chat with my consultant....

dall05

•11 years ago

25 Replies

Can anyone help with information about Mucodyne?

Writing this on behalf of my 70 year old mum that has COPD. Recently been prescribed Mucodyne (Tuesday) and she wants to know has anyone experience a laxative...

Writing this on behalf of my 70 year old mum that has COPD. Recently been prescr...

markws

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Have other bronchiectasis sufferers experienced numbness in both arms during lung infection? Persists days after stopping ciprofloxacin

Katie007

•11 years ago

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at what blood gas levels does O2 become a requirement?

geewiz

•11 years ago

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Hi i'm new to this - but not COPD - I have been living with it for around 8 or 9 yrs. Im keen to try and keep a level of fitness up - but

feel a bit embarrassed/shy/awkward about joining normal clubs and "dumbing" down. Has anyone experienced the same and found some kind of working solution.

feel a bit embarrassed/shy/awkward about joining normal clubs and "dumbing" down...

hickem01

•11 years ago

15 Replies

from the copd face book page

http://emphysema.org/ I don't know if this link has been posted before but I found it very informative. Jan :)

http://emphysema.org/ I don't know if this link has been posted before but I...

catlady05

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Breath easy group.

Hi all, Does anyone know how to go about setting up a breath easy group? Have been in touch with a member who lives in my area and our nearest group is in...

Hi all, Does anyone know how to go about setting up a breath easy group? Have ...

catlady05

•11 years ago

18 Replies

RELIABLE OXIMETERS

My finger oximeter has packed up after 10 years, I check my heart rate besides 02 levels as I also have two types of fibrillation as well as my 02 levels am on...

My finger oximeter has packed up after 10 years, I check my heart rate besides 0...

halsa

•11 years ago

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pulling oxygen

i cant breath when i have to pull my oxygen , is there some thing that i can push my oxygen. when i push some thing i can breath better because i am holding on...

i cant breath when i have to pull my oxygen , is there some thing that i can pus...

latingirlshyp

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Does anyone get headaches with copd i wake with it everyday never did before

kujude

•11 years ago

4 Replies

carbon dioxide

hi anybody know anything about levels of carbon dioxide ? managed to set my kitchen alight on sunday got out of the back door,3 engines 2 ambulances and 1...

hi anybody know anything about levels of carbon dioxide ? managed to set my...

newlands

•11 years ago

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Respiratory Muscle Exercises

For those who are interested, I find the videos that can be accessed from the You Tube video link below very useful for those having to live day to day with a...

For those who are interested, I find the videos that can be accessed from the Yo...

Hidden

•11 years ago

17 Replies

A smile for Saturday

This may have been on before but regardless the sun is shining and it is the weekend THIS MADE ME LAUGH AND IS SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT! If you were born...

This may have been on before but regardless the sun is shining and it is the wee...

jandan

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Healthy outlook

I came across this site: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/health/yourhealth/copd while browsing around the internet. I wondered whether anyone here had taken...

I came across this site: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/health/yourhealth/copd whi...

WeymouthJohn

•11 years ago

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WEATHER FORCAST @ A WARNING

Brechin Angus Scotland..A warm sunny morning,very little cloud,,a very nice morning in deed,,looking good for the rest of the day.....Warning !!!!!! the GRASS...

Brechin Angus Scotland..A warm sunny morning,very little cloud,,a very nice morn...

Hidden

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Will I be ok flying and staying in cuba I have copd

I am going to cuba may will I have problems with heat or humidity I have copd . I am sorry do not know how to work this

I am going to cuba may will I have problems with heat or humidity I have copd . ...

elly1

•11 years ago

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Bikerider

I was all set to get out my motorcycle after a six months respite (she was beginning to feel unloved! but I wasn't really up to it before having not wanted to...

I was all set to get out my motorcycle after a six months respite (she was begin...

martin1945

•11 years ago

12 Replies

It's a funny thing about exercise

Some mornings I wake up and muse for a while before my feet touch the floor. In these musings I say to myself......I did a lot of exercise yesterday (a lot to...

Some mornings I wake up and muse for a while before my feet touch the floor. In ...

martin1945

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Spiriva Handihailer

There are times when sucking in on my handihailer that I can really get the capsule vibrating (with little real effort) and there are other times (more often...

There are times when sucking in on my handihailer that I can really get the caps...

martin1945

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Soluble Painkillers and Washing Powder Tablets

Oh my goodness. I think I had a 'senior moment!!! I put some washing in the machine and took the two tablets of washing powder to put in the drawer. I...

Oh my goodness. I think I had a 'senior moment!!! I put some washing in the ...

Pepsicoley

•11 years ago

14 Replies

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All posts for April 2013

The swallows are here!

Just been told off

Silly me

Really confused as not sure whether I have asthma or emphysema or both.

what is lung age? Mine is 109. What does this mean?

Does anyone have to keep clearing there throat i have to all the time it sounds awfull and embarrasing is it part of copd ?

Alcohol

WEATHER FORCAST,,@ OUTLOOK

It was a beautiful day today

Nite nite

It is what it is and we get on don't we.

Can anyone help with information about Mucodyne?

Have other bronchiectasis sufferers experienced numbness in both arms during lung infection? Persists days after stopping ciprofloxacin

at what blood gas levels does O2 become a requirement?

Hi i'm new to this - but not COPD - I have been living with it for around 8 or 9 yrs. Im keen to try and keep a level of fitness up - but

from the copd face book page

Breath easy group.

RELIABLE OXIMETERS

pulling oxygen

Does anyone get headaches with copd i wake with it everyday never did before

carbon dioxide

Respiratory Muscle Exercises

A smile for Saturday

Healthy outlook

WEATHER FORCAST @ A WARNING

Will I be ok flying and staying in cuba I have copd

Bikerider

It's a funny thing about exercise

Spiriva Handihailer

Soluble Painkillers and Washing Powder Tablets

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