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shower

hello every one i wanted to ask how do other people with copd get on when they have a shower or wash their hair the last three time i have tried to shower i...

hello every one i wanted to ask how do other people with copd get on when they h...

kapre

•10 years ago

36 Replies

hi all, just back from gp, she,s given me citalopram, anybody else taking these. Phil

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Time seems to fly.

I don't spend a lot of time worrying doctors and nurses about my health these days, I'm used to it now but recently I am becoming more aware of it. There was...

I don't spend a lot of time worrying doctors and nurses about my health these d...

eightyplus

•10 years ago

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This is where my panic begins.

Stupid I know and I feel such a baby. I have lost my lift to work today and have been in panic mode since I got up. Do I walk to Bus Stop and catch a bus and...

Stupid I know and I feel such a baby. I have lost my lift to work today and have...

Suzy6

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Job application with reasonable adjustment

Because I work with reasonable adjustment I work two of my five days from home. There is a job I'd like to apply for (headship) but have no idea how to deal...

Because I work with reasonable adjustment I work two of my five days from home. ...

frose

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Does anyone use mucadyne

Hi everyone my first post ,I'm so glad to have found your site so helpful, I have copd mild , I also suffer severely from mucus mostly nose and throat ,my dr...

Hi everyone my first post ,I'm so glad to have found your site so helpful, I hav...

Befree

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Has anyone been awarded pip. I've got bad empythsema.

I've phoned up and answered some questions. They are sending the rest of the forms in the post. Every simple little thing I get out of breath.

I've phoned up and answered some questions. They are sending the rest of the for...

Michelle12120

•10 years ago

18 Replies

I know we all suffer through the winter, with the cold and damp. However, last year I suffered most through the very hot summer and I

thought it was because of the extreme heat. Some days I could barely walk, and the breathlessness was bad. But now it has started to warm up I'm beginning to...

thought it was because of the extreme heat. Some days I could barely walk, and t...

mustcarryon

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Tread Mill Test.

Hi and thanks for all you replied to my post. I thought I was fit, I exercise every day, weights-cardio-deep breathing exercises and walk my dogs but that...

Hi and thanks for all you replied to my post. I thought I was fit, I exercise e...

1968

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Should you take Spiriva on the morning of Spirometry test in the afternoon?

I have my first follow up Spirometry on Tuesday, just over a year after being originally diagnosed with COPD. I'm on Spiriva. Should I take it on Tuesday...

I have my first follow up Spirometry on Tuesday, just over a year after being or...

SeasideSusie

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Just to let everyone that my work has me go back of my bronchiectasis they can let me have any more time off work because of my sick

unhappy sad let down

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

blue badge

if you get a blue badge through the council , does this make it easier to get dla/pip as was turned down for the mobilty on dla. has any one had this happen...

if you get a blue badge through the council , does this make it easier to get dl...

binlid

•10 years ago

10 Replies

New Procedure for COPD/Emphysema Patients.

I've just given up smoking after 30 years and I'm due to go for spirometry testing tomorrow. I've suddenly got quite a lot of breathlesssness so I'm not...

I've just given up smoking after 30 years and I'm due to go for spirometry testi...

hawthorn20

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Afternoon fellow sufferers. Have a question if anybody can help x Had an appointment with the WCA i arrived to find out they had cancelled

a 60 mile round trip i phoned and complained and also sent a form of complaint to them ATOS i have had a very nice letter back and also in the letter they say...

a 60 mile round trip i phoned and complained and also sent a form of complaint t...

brenin

•10 years ago

12 Replies

So fed up!

I don't often put up my own posts but try to answer questions and answer posts from other people. But today I am really struggling. Since the pollution issue I...

I don't often put up my own posts but try to answer questions and answer posts f...

Bevvy

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Hi My FEV1/FVC is 33.0 anyone know what this means?

Kadenfaye

•10 years ago

10 Replies

I have quite severe COPD. In the last two weeks I have noticed very obvious swelling around my shin and ankle of my left leg.

Are the two conditions related?

Aelwyn

•10 years ago

8 Replies

A man's view on having sex

They sitting on the sofa, kissing and cuddling , both getting more aroused, in due course they go up to the bedroom, she goes to the bathroom to " freshen up "...

They sitting on the sofa, kissing and cuddling , both getting more aroused, in d...

tigerhouse

•10 years ago

8 Replies

so sob

really struggling, got oxy review tuesday another one at hosp wed...hope this will help

really struggling, got oxy review tuesday another one at hosp wed...hope this w...

maruth

•10 years ago

10 Replies

COPD Market research!

Hi all I have joined a few groups to get a bit of pocket money through doing market research groups. Currently they are looking for COPD sufferers to do one...

Hi all I have joined a few groups to get a bit of pocket money through doing mar...

Kim8060

•10 years ago

12 Replies

" balls"

Has anyone noticed that men's balls get smaller the higher they go up the career ladder so girls let's look at the facts The average shop floor worker plays...

Has anyone noticed that men's balls get smaller the higher they go up the caree...

tigerhouse

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hi all, just joined community and wonder if anyone has had, or knows anything about, pulmonary rehabilitation as doc has recommended it.

I have COPD for some years now but it has got a lot worse over the winter, with several infections needing treatment with antibiotics and extra steroids so doc...

I have COPD for some years now but it has got a lot worse over the winter, with ...

CELAT06

•10 years ago

23 Replies

True Quotes from cruise ship passengers.

(1) Do these steps go up or down? (2) What do you do with the beautiful ice carvings once they melt? (3) Which elevator do I take to get to the front of the...

(1) Do these steps go up or down? (2) What do you do with the beautiful ice car...

huggs

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Airnergy is a lie ,who can help me

i was diagnosed with c.o.p.d 3 years ago.Two years ago, I spent thousands of pounds to buy a Airnergy and used 20 minutes every day.My condition did not get...

i was diagnosed with c.o.p.d 3 years ago.Two years ago, I spent thousands of pou...

lucybailey

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Emphysema & Abdomen Pain

Well its been sometime so would like to thank those who have commented on my previous post. Its all been going on Xrays & Atos PIP award following home...

Well its been sometime so would like to thank those who have commented on my pre...

Hidden

•10 years ago

16 Replies

How did 'Pink Disease' brought on Bronchiectasis. My Gp's never heard of Pink Disease.

I understand the Mercury poisoning developed into Pink Disease which damaged lining of my lungs. They collapsed when I was 13 yrs old. My mum was told it could...

I understand the Mercury poisoning developed into Pink Disease which damaged lin...

lovinggrandmother

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Apparently I have @ 55% lung function and described as moderate, anyone else on here with similar?, & how does it affect you?..

MrBaz

•10 years ago

11 Replies

ACTIVOX LIFE CHOICE PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR FOR SALE

I have the above Concentrator for sale due to the recent bereavement of my wife. The machine was purchased on 13/3/2014 and has hardly been used. It weighs...

I have the above Concentrator for sale due to the recent bereavement of my wife....

abbey60

•10 years ago

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Weekend Wit-Enjoy

Paddy McCoy, was an elderly Irish farmer. He received a letter from the Department for Work & Pensions, stating that they suspected he was not paying his...

Paddy McCoy, was an elderly Irish farmer. He received a letter from the Depart...

Plumbob

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Has any body tried This drug theophylline. My consultant prescribe it on Wednesday.

I'm just waiting for the letter to my gp for it to be prescribed

Michelle12120

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for April 2014

shower

hi all, just back from gp, she,s given me citalopram, anybody else taking these. Phil

Time seems to fly.

This is where my panic begins.

Job application with reasonable adjustment

Does anyone use mucadyne

Has anyone been awarded pip. I've got bad empythsema.

I know we all suffer through the winter, with the cold and damp. However, last year I suffered most through the very hot summer and I

Tread Mill Test.

Should you take Spiriva on the morning of Spirometry test in the afternoon?

Just to let everyone that my work has me go back of my bronchiectasis they can let me have any more time off work because of my sick

blue badge

New Procedure for COPD/Emphysema Patients.

Afternoon fellow sufferers. Have a question if anybody can help x Had an appointment with the WCA i arrived to find out they had cancelled

So fed up!

Hi My FEV1/FVC is 33.0 anyone know what this means?

I have quite severe COPD. In the last two weeks I have noticed very obvious swelling around my shin and ankle of my left leg.

A man's view on having sex

so sob

COPD Market research!

" balls"

Hi all, just joined community and wonder if anyone has had, or knows anything about, pulmonary rehabilitation as doc has recommended it.

True Quotes from cruise ship passengers.

Airnergy is a lie ,who can help me

Emphysema & Abdomen Pain

How did 'Pink Disease' brought on Bronchiectasis. My Gp's never heard of Pink Disease.

Apparently I have @ 55% lung function and described as moderate, anyone else on here with similar?, & how does it affect you?..

ACTIVOX LIFE CHOICE PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR FOR SALE

Weekend Wit-Enjoy

Has any body tried This drug theophylline. My consultant prescribe it on Wednesday.

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