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Antibiotics

I've had a chest infection since late February after a week in hospital. I've taken four courses of antibiotics (three different types) and I still feel like...

I've had a chest infection since late February after a week in hospital. I've t...

Wiggins

•11 years ago

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Life insurance

Life insurance is up for renewal soon, do i tell them about the copd and does anyone know if it would effect being able to get it?.

Life insurance is up for renewal soon, do i tell them about the copd and does an...

Scars1

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Travel insurance?

I've recently been diagnosed with IPF and want to go on holiday abroad. All the travel insurances I've looked at so far don't recognise Idiopathic Pulmonary...

I've recently been diagnosed with IPF and want to go on holiday abroad. All the ...

rupertsmum

•11 years ago

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I'm a failure

I was due to start my Pulmonary Rehabilitation course this morning but I woke up feeling like death warmed up. I phoned them pleading imminent death and they...

I was due to start my Pulmonary Rehabilitation course this morning but I woke up...

phillips1

•11 years ago

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Home Oxygen

Some people seem a little frightened about using oxygen http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/home-oxygen/Pages/Introduction.aspx why we need this and what it does.

Some people seem a little frightened about using oxygen http://www.nhs.uk/condit...

Lakeland

•11 years ago

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How long does it take?

I have had this chest infection since the beginning of April. I am on my fourth set of antibiotics yet still I have this hacking productive cough. Usually...

I have had this chest infection since the beginning of April. I am on my fourth ...

hannahmac

•11 years ago

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pneumonia can anyone advise me

i have COPD like many others on here and i have had the flu jab by the nurse at my gp but have been given a precripton to get something from my chemist so to...

i have COPD like many others on here and i have had the flu jab by the nurse at ...

music

•11 years ago

26 Replies

111 Call Centres

I have read lots of bad reports about the new 111 non emergency service that has been introduced, in the past I have used NHS Direct and they were really...

I have read lots of bad reports about the new 111 non emergency service that has...

SecondLife

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Decline in Lung Function Study

COPD is a progressive disease causing inexorable decline in lung function, right? We were all taught it, but maybe no one checked first. Vestbo et al’s...

COPD is a progressive disease causing inexorable decline in lung function, right...

martin1945

•11 years ago

35 Replies

Disability

Hello everyone Can someone advise me. I am very grateful that I am still able to work part time and I know I wouldn't qualify for for DLA or PIP, last year I...

Hello everyone Can someone advise me. I am very grateful that I am still able ...

kimmy59

•11 years ago

12 Replies

I'm so pleased that this site exists

It's a bit corny but it's true. Thank you. Annec xxxxx

Pepsicoley

•11 years ago

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Let's face it

Let's face it we are a pretty poor bunch on here. If there is anything going we have got it. (probably 'cos it's free) You read the blogs and there is always...

Let's face it we are a pretty poor bunch on here. If there is anything going we ...

phillips1

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Beauty of Mathematics.!

........................................Beauty of Mathematics ......................................................1x8+1=9...

........................................Beauty of Mathematics ..................

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

27 Replies

By special request from two very broadminded ladies(yes Ladies ????)

........................................What's the nail for? Karen,a city girl,marries a Cornish dairy farmer. One morning,on his way out to check the...

........................................What's the nail for? Karen,a city girl,...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

26 Replies

My 1st Visit to the Rheumy part 2.

Hi All i have left a large blog post on the NRAS page as I am on the two pages,i dont know how to copy and paste and my hands are to sore to type anymore...

Hi All i have left a large blog post on the NRAS page as I am on the two pages,i...

mattcass

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Quote of the day

Jerome K. Jerome Let us have done with vain regrets and longings for the days that never will be ours again. Our work lies in front, not behind us; and...

Jerome K. Jerome Let us have done with vain regrets and longings for the days t...

stone-UK

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Does any one get a sore mouth and tongue. I take nystatin but not doing much to help now any other suggestions xx

JosieNeg

•11 years ago

11 Replies

lung cancer

Stephen Spiro, deputy chair of the British Lung Foundation said: "I think the problem is lung cancer has always had a low level of resonance with the public...

Stephen Spiro, deputy chair of the British Lung Foundation said: "I think the pr...

mooseloose

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Alternative Therapies, Gadgets and Gizmos.

I was checking the date of my next massage and reflexology when the question came to me about what really does help us with our breathing/mental problems. I...

I was checking the date of my next massage and reflexology when the question cam...

jandan

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Exercise and Willpower

I woke up this morning and said to myself, "I'll think i'll take it easy today.....no exercise bike or dreadmill (LOL), just sit back and take in the sunshine...

I woke up this morning and said to myself, "I'll think i'll take it easy today.....

martin1945

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Am I the only one who does this (I hope not)

I live in a dormer bungalow and up until recently my bedroom has been one of the rooms upstairs - I love the shape of my bedroom. Being in the roof space it...

I live in a dormer bungalow and up until recently my bedroom has been one of the...

Pepsicoley

•11 years ago

43 Replies

Further to Raptor's question about 'which animal'

Years ago a friend was training to be a psychologist and she asked me a question about animals. She knew that I liked animals and apparently my answers would...

Years ago a friend was training to be a psychologist and she asked me a question...

Pepsicoley

•11 years ago

15 Replies

grandad diagnosed emphysema and severe bronchitus

hello. i was wondering if someone could help me.. my grandad has been diagnosed with emphysema and severe bronchitus.. will he be ok? im scared as he my only...

hello. i was wondering if someone could help me.. my grandad has been diagnosed ...

nuttynel

•11 years ago

9 Replies

What, if anything has changed your attitude towards your lung condition?

When I was first diagnosed in 2009 with emphysema, I spent the next two years being angry and frustrated. Bad move. All those lovely calories being wasted on...

When I was first diagnosed in 2009 with emphysema, I spent the next two years be...

scrobbitty

•11 years ago

24 Replies

ITS VERY QUIET,,,, SO A bit of fun

IF YOU COULD BE A ANIMAL,,,, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY ??????

raptor

•11 years ago

33 Replies

An Ode to -----My wife the Gardener-------oh dear, oh dear!

........................................My Wife the gardener She dug the plot on Monday- the soil was rich and fine, She forgot to thaw out dinner so we...

........................................My Wife the gardener She dug the plot...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

24 Replies

how do i cope with being so scared

I was told i have enphasema in dec with 37% lung function . was in hospital in january with sever chest infection and pleurisy . and am finding it very hard to...

I was told i have enphasema in dec with 37% lung function . was in hospital in j...

Decor

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Sillywitch for you

Want to spend anytime in this hospital

jandan

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Don't Give Up!

I saw this and thought it apt for this forum. Sometimes, I do feel like giving up - then, I think "go and have a look at what your (virtual) friends are...

I saw this and thought it apt for this forum. Sometimes, I do feel like givin...

Pepsicoley

•11 years ago

19 Replies

I have Allergic Bronchial Pulmonary Aspergillosis since 1965.

Is there anyone else suffering with this problem, I recently been on ITROKONOZOLE , but the ankles have swelled considerable so I have stopped this...

Is there anyone else suffering with this problem, I recently been on ITROKONOZOL...

GeraldJago

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for April 2013

Antibiotics

Life insurance

Travel insurance?

I'm a failure

Home Oxygen

How long does it take?

pneumonia can anyone advise me

111 Call Centres

Decline in Lung Function Study

Disability

I'm so pleased that this site exists

Let's face it

Beauty of Mathematics.!

By special request from two very broadminded ladies(yes Ladies ????)

My 1st Visit to the Rheumy part 2.

Quote of the day

Does any one get a sore mouth and tongue. I take nystatin but not doing much to help now any other suggestions xx

lung cancer

Alternative Therapies, Gadgets and Gizmos.

Exercise and Willpower

Am I the only one who does this (I hope not)

Further to Raptor's question about 'which animal'

grandad diagnosed emphysema and severe bronchitus

What, if anything has changed your attitude towards your lung condition?

ITS VERY QUIET,,,, SO A bit of fun

An Ode to -----My wife the Gardener-------oh dear, oh dear!

how do i cope with being so scared

Sillywitch for you

Don't Give Up!

I have Allergic Bronchial Pulmonary Aspergillosis since 1965.

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