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woodshaper

•11 years ago

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what can l do

I am my wifes full time carer , my wife has copd and is on oxygen 16 hrs a day or longer . My also suffers from depression . This means l have problems...

I am my wifes full time carer , my wife has copd and is on oxygen 16 hrs a day o...

ian4

•11 years ago

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Contact for COPD clinics in Leicestershire?

Hi everyone, Im new to the group. My mum has been diagnoses with COPD and is about to be discharged from hospital after a nasty flare up but she has no...

Hi everyone, Im new to the group. My mum has been diagnoses with COPD and is...

Madhatter1

•11 years ago

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re hab

well, my doc finally convinced me to go to re hab, i went yesterday for assessment did the 6 minute walk did 150metres ,boy was i well puffticated . hope by...

well, my doc finally convinced me to go to re hab, i went yesterday for assessme...

whit

•11 years ago

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One horrible day yesterday

Well I've had a strange day yesterday. Started with me going to doctors because of chest infection, Doc thought about sending me to A & E said I was borderline...

Well I've had a strange day yesterday. Started with me going to doctors because ...

Lupie

•11 years ago

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Diamond wedding anniversary

My parents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last week! My dad has pulmonary fibrosis and 2 months ago the doctors told us he only had weeks left to...

My parents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last week! My dad has pulm...

Deb16

•11 years ago

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Annoying!

What I find annoying (at the very least) is the glob of mucus that appears in the back of my throat effectively partially obstructing my airway. I'm not sure...

What I find annoying (at the very least) is the glob of mucus that appears in th...

martin1945

•11 years ago

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Why does my husband sleep so much?

My husband has COPD and is on oxygen 24/7. He seems to have trouble sleeping at night maybe because he is on 'water tablets' which means that he has to...

My husband has COPD and is on oxygen 24/7. He seems to have trouble sleepin...

jeanghost

•11 years ago

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I've recently been diagnosed with copd. How long does each 'stage' last? How long before it starts to seriously affect my life?

I'm 51yrs old and been given an inhalor to take twice a day plus 1 to take when needed. At the moment my main symptom is breathlessness. I haven't been told...

I'm 51yrs old and been given an inhalor to take twice a day plus 1 to take when ...

Kazz51

•11 years ago

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Recovered!

Hello all. As you were aware I got pneumonia a few weeks back and decided not to post on here for a while. Well I'm as good as better now. It's left me...

Hello all. As you were aware I got pneumonia a few weeks back and decided not...

Mmike110

•11 years ago

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Understanding women........OOPS..Hee HEE

..................UNDERSTANDING WOMEN ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(A mans perspective) I know I am not going to understand women. I'll never understand how you can...

..................UNDERSTANDING WOMEN ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(A mans perspective) I kn...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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an update on " very concerned."

apparently i had an 02 assessment yesterday !! .i spoke with Jan ,the BLF respiratory nurse today,who helped lots , followed that with a call to my...

apparently i had an 02 assessment yesterday !! .i spoke with Jan ,the BLF ...

maruth

•11 years ago

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E cigarette article.

Hi An interesting article from the Guardian about e cigarettes: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/apr/03/e-cigarette-smokers-inhaling-unknown...

Hi An interesting article from the Guardian about e cigarettes: http://www...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•11 years ago

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Going on holiday?

Hi At the helpline people are beginning to call us about travel insurance and oxygen etc. We have a free travel/holiday pack we can send out - travel...

Hi At the helpline people are beginning to call us about travel insurance and o...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•11 years ago

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Energy Provider fined for mis selling tariffs.

Hi Everybody I hope everyone is well. In the news today there is the report that energy provider SSE have been fined a whopping £10.5 million by Ofgem....

Hi Everybody I hope everyone is well. In the news today there is the report ...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•11 years ago

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not good

Hi my dad has chronic lung disease due to pheonomia and smoking for years he did give smoking up about 4 years ago, He had cancer and had a laryngectomy about...

Hi my dad has chronic lung disease due to pheonomia and smoking for years he did...

john404

•11 years ago

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Getting help

Hi my dad has chronic lung disease due to pheonomia and smoking for years he did give smoking up about 4 years ago, He had cancer and had a laryngectomy about...

Hi my dad has chronic lung disease due to pheonomia and smoking for years he did...

john404

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Good News

From OH having his stroke earlier this month, he has made great progress,though still having struggle with speech ( but always had to think for the word he...

From OH having his stroke earlier this month, he has made great progress,though ...

Myma

•11 years ago

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MY COMPUTER

When Lilian gave me my first computer I was quite pleased and quite proud Though convinced in minutes I'd bugger it up and set off a small...

When Lilian gave me my first computer I was quite pleased and quite proud ...

canalchris

•11 years ago

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I am looking to relocate from the Landlocked midlands to somewhere near the sea, perhaps Devon. Has anyone got health related advice please?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Who/where can my sister see for 2nd opinion re diagnosis of IPF 10 years ago.

mill

•11 years ago

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ELECTRICITY BILLS

We have just received our electric bill for £402 per month (we pay by direct debit). The electric is on nearly 24 hours per day through winter, we do not...

We have just received our electric bill for £402 per month (we pay by direct deb...

Hidden

•11 years ago

15 Replies

FEV? What does is mean?

Following on from Lucky's question about the walk test I had a look at my notes. My FEV is .73 - I know what FEV stands for but what does the number mean? Is...

Following on from Lucky's question about the walk test I had a look at my notes....

Hidden

•11 years ago

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YAAAAAA HOOOOOOOOO

I just became a grandfather to a healthy baby boy,,,,,,,mum and baby fine,,,,,,,,, 7lb 7oz,,,,,magic,,,, just had a thought that means YET ANOTHER XMAS...

I just became a grandfather to a healthy baby boy,,,,,,,mum and baby fine,,,,,,,...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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SOMETHING TO PONDER

I pinched another article SOMETHING TO PONDER: A play on word by The Mensa Invitational The Washington Post's Mensa Invitational once again invited...

I pinched another article SOMETHING TO PONDER: A play on word by The Mens...

johnwr

•11 years ago

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Here Comes The Sun - duh de duh de !

I escaped today up to my local for a few pints. The sun was out the sky was blue and if you kept out of the shade I could feel the sun through my duffel coat...

I escaped today up to my local for a few pints. The sun was out the sky was blue...

beatles

•11 years ago

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Clarithromycin

Im taking clarithomycin for a chest inf,id gotten a cold and went on my chest,since I started tis however iv done nothing but ough my lungs up,I was so worried...

Im taking clarithomycin for a chest inf,id gotten a cold and went on my chest,si...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Claimants Are Pulling Fast One .... But Tax Avoidance And Evasion Is Estimated To Run To £120bn.

But Less Than 1% Of The Welfare Budget Is Lost To Fraud Or Error .... .10 lies We Are Told About Welfare .... 1. Benefits are too generous ... Might Be If...

But Less Than 1% Of The Welfare Budget Is Lost To Fraud Or Error .... .10 lies W...

Hidden

•11 years ago

45 Replies

Has anyone else got Polycythaemia?

I was diagnosed with Polycythaemia [too many red blood cells] over a year ago and have to go and have blood drained every 6 weeks. Caused by a lack of oxygen...

I was diagnosed with Polycythaemia [too many red blood cells] over a year ago an...

WestWalesPaul

•11 years ago

17 Replies

very concerned

thank you all for previous help,it been gratefully received,i am on ambulatory oxygen,. i have been waking up some mornings sob and stats down to 84.i am not...

thank you all for previous help,it been gratefully received,i am on ambulatory o...

maruth

•11 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for April 2013

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

what can l do

Contact for COPD clinics in Leicestershire?

re hab

One horrible day yesterday

Diamond wedding anniversary

Annoying!

Why does my husband sleep so much?

I've recently been diagnosed with copd. How long does each 'stage' last? How long before it starts to seriously affect my life?

Recovered!

Understanding women........OOPS..Hee HEE

an update on " very concerned."

E cigarette article.

Going on holiday?

Energy Provider fined for mis selling tariffs.

not good

Getting help

Good News

MY COMPUTER

I am looking to relocate from the Landlocked midlands to somewhere near the sea, perhaps Devon. Has anyone got health related advice please?

Who/where can my sister see for 2nd opinion re diagnosis of IPF 10 years ago.

ELECTRICITY BILLS

FEV? What does is mean?

YAAAAAA HOOOOOOOOO

SOMETHING TO PONDER

Here Comes The Sun - duh de duh de !

Clarithromycin

Claimants Are Pulling Fast One .... But Tax Avoidance And Evasion Is Estimated To Run To £120bn.

Has anyone else got Polycythaemia?

very concerned

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