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along with IPF,have a chronic cough,making my life(&twins)miserable.Have tried so many meds,any tips anyone?

terence2

•11 years ago

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Re. BLF article on IPF

A very good article but once again there seems to be the voice of doom about it, life expectancy and so on . I was diagnosed 6 years ago and told if I was...

A very good article but once again there seems to be the voice of doom about it,...

Baldie

•11 years ago

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COPD online surgery – 23 October

This month’s online surgery from the British Lung Foundation is about an ongoing research project into the effects of COPD on physical activity. The surgery...

This month’s online surgery from the British Lung Foundation is about an ongoin...

michaelBLF

•11 years ago

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Spirometry Test

Went to doctors today to talk about my heart problems and the Pace and Ablate my cardiologist wants to do. And talk over the cardiologist concerns about my...

Went to doctors today to talk about my heart problems and the Pace and Ablate my...

Offcut

•11 years ago

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Constipation, I know not the usual subject on here.

Advice please and what to use that is gentle to avoid constipation, I think I am probably getting it as my diet is not too good at the moment, any help would...

Advice please and what to use that is gentle to avoid constipation, I think I am...

pollyjj

•11 years ago

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Daily Laughter Thursday

Daily Laughter Thursday Good Morning Thursday For you party people it one day nearer the weekend I am just a boring old sod who doesn't drink. doesn't smoke...

Daily Laughter Thursday Good Morning Thursday For you party people it one day ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WORLD COPD DAY

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WORLD COPD DAY THE NRRU Events Committee will be doing stands at the TREATMENT CENTRE,QUEENS MEDICAL CENTRE and NOTTINGHAM CITY...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WORLD COPD DAY THE NRRU Events Committee will be doing s...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Transplant

Hello, has anyone recently had a lung transplant or been put on the transplant list. I am on the list, been called in once unsuccessful but would love to hear...

Hello, has anyone recently had a lung transplant or been put on the transplant l...

seyre

•11 years ago

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Pride comes before a fall. Dilemma

Having just been congratulating myself on not having had a chest infection for seven months, today I have the blocked nose, headache, wobbly legs etc. For me...

Having just been congratulating myself on not having had a chest infection for s...

teenieleek

•11 years ago

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.............POP MUSIC HUMOUR........What do you remember?

.....................POP MUSIC HUMOUR When it comes to POP music artists sometimes adopted a funny name, for themselves or their group, create funny album...

.....................POP MUSIC HUMOUR When it comes to POP music artists someti...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Cheaper honey

PrintEmail to a friend Local honey is found to be good for beating bacteria By Siski Green , Tuesday 8 October 2013 Manuka honey is the one health aficionados...

PrintEmail to a friend Local honey is found to be good for beating bacteria By ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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GP trip

Went to see my gp, she was pretty good this time. Said i have arthritis in my hands, and that i've gone from mild to moderate copd. Oh and she finally...

Went to see my gp, she was pretty good this time. Said i have arthritis in my ha...

Scars1

•11 years ago

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Seeking support generally, but especially from anyone who might be in or near Berkshire and getting pulmonary rehabilitation soon.

Have many mental health issues, particularly agoraphobia (but if anyone wants the full details see my profile), and haven't been out since being forced to move...

Have many mental health issues, particularly agoraphobia (but if anyone wants th...

legion9

•11 years ago

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how do i inform health unlocked ive changed my e mail address thanks

123jim

•11 years ago

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weight loss

ihave copd as well as pulmonary fibrosis severe stage iam losing weight fast and turning to skin and bone muscles and fat has all disapeard from my body.i was...

ihave copd as well as pulmonary fibrosis severe stage iam losing weight fast and...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hi new here been reading posts for ages many very helpfull, I was diagnosed with COPD 3 years ago, it's now severe 24% lung capacity.

My voice has just about gone and still can't stop smoking!!! Doc saying no oxygen and no transplant assessment until I've stopped. Why can't I stop, anybody...

My voice has just about gone and still can't stop smoking!!! Doc saying no oxyge...

albanne

•11 years ago

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night friends

nighty night

mahunamoon

•11 years ago

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Narrowing of the air ways

Just went over my 2012 and 2013 Sprimority test results. FEV1 FEV in 2012 was 79% and in 2013 it went up to 82% however just noticed a decline in the small air...

Just went over my 2012 and 2013 Sprimority test results. FEV1 FEV in 2012 was 79...

1968

•11 years ago

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Not been around recently

Been down with a stomach bug for the last four days. Why do I cough more with a stomach bug? Mike

Been down with a stomach bug for the last four days. Why do I cough more with a ...

stonflo

•11 years ago

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England 2 poland 0

were in the world cup finals now so can we win it?

dall05

•11 years ago

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Mucodyne

Evening everyone. My doctor has prescribed Mucodyne syrup, I tried the capsules but they made me physically sick so he thought we might try this see if it...

Evening everyone. My doctor has prescribed Mucodyne syrup, I tried the capsules ...

kimmy59

•11 years ago

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My Afternoon Adventure with Gertie........

Because of the weather Ihavnt been out for a few days.So thought come on Jane get yourself together and get out.Took gerties coat off did a quick thirtytwo...

Because of the weather Ihavnt been out for a few days.So thought come on Jane ge...

longlungs

•11 years ago

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Hi any suggestions on the best holiday insurance company to use annual cover with copd.

debbie19

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Have they forgotten me!

I was admitted to A & E in January with chest infection and low oxygen levels. After many tests and Xrays was allowed home with inhalers and antibiotics. Saw...

I was admitted to A & E in January with chest infection and low oxygen levels. A...

Suzy6

•11 years ago

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The BLF have a featured IPF article on the Huffington Post website today, calling for more awareness and support of the disease.

The BLF chief executive Dr Penny Woods has published an article on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), in the Huffington Post today. The article aims to raise...

The BLF chief executive Dr Penny Woods has published an article on idiopathic pu...

BLFCommsTeam

•11 years ago

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ESA decision.....

I had a telephone call from the DW+P today to let me know I have been placed in the Support Group. I feel so relieved and felt some of the pressure lifting....

I had a telephone call from the DW+P today to let me know I have been placed in ...

swallow

•11 years ago

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Which Answer Do I believe re PND and mucus issue

For over 2 years I have struggled vomiting copius amounts of clear mucus , I mostly balk as if being sick and absolutely loads come up, sometimes it is thick...

For over 2 years I have struggled vomiting copius amounts of clear mucus , I mos...

carolg1

•11 years ago

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Fantastic news.

One year on from diagnosis and I had a spirometry test today. My FEV1 has improved! It was 55% and is now 65%. The reason? The work I do at the gym. Exercise...

One year on from diagnosis and I had a spirometry test today. My FEV1 has improv...

Lynne1955

•11 years ago

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Want to say thank you x

Wel... after a lot of too ing and fro ing, the Doctor has finally decided that it is mild COPD. But she is not sure why my breathing is still laboured. I am...

Wel... after a lot of too ing and fro ing, the Doctor has finally decided that i...

carolcolley

•11 years ago

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...............................MY VISIT TO THE DOCTORS............KOTC

.................................My visit to the doctors I went to my doctor for my physical and was sent to the Urologist as a precaution. When I got there...

.................................My visit to the doctors I went to my doctor fo...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for October 2013

along with IPF,have a chronic cough,making my life(&twins)miserable.Have tried so many meds,any tips anyone?

Re. BLF article on IPF

COPD online surgery – 23 October

Spirometry Test

Constipation, I know not the usual subject on here.

Daily Laughter Thursday

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WORLD COPD DAY

Transplant

Pride comes before a fall. Dilemma

.............POP MUSIC HUMOUR........What do you remember?

Cheaper honey

GP trip

Seeking support generally, but especially from anyone who might be in or near Berkshire and getting pulmonary rehabilitation soon.

how do i inform health unlocked ive changed my e mail address thanks

weight loss

Hi new here been reading posts for ages many very helpfull, I was diagnosed with COPD 3 years ago, it's now severe 24% lung capacity.

night friends

Narrowing of the air ways

Not been around recently

England 2 poland 0

Mucodyne

My Afternoon Adventure with Gertie........

Hi any suggestions on the best holiday insurance company to use annual cover with copd.

Have they forgotten me!

The BLF have a featured IPF article on the Huffington Post website today, calling for more awareness and support of the disease.

ESA decision.....

Which Answer Do I believe re PND and mucus issue

Fantastic news.

Want to say thank you x

...............................MY VISIT TO THE DOCTORS............KOTC

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