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Hiya guy's, just had my FEV1check up to see how my emphysema is doing. Last time I had it done results were down again for the

3rd time since diagnosis in Jan last year. Were"232.07@64%"now down to"101.11@55%"predicted,started of at 77%predicted.Nurse said that this is not good(at...

3rd time since diagnosis in Jan last year. Were"232.07@64%"now down to"101.11@55...

Aidi

•10 years ago

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Black eyes

Does anyone else suffer from apparent 'black eyes' I wake up some mornings and look like someone has punched me!

Does anyone else suffer from apparent 'black eyes' I wake up some mornings and l...

Kad21

•10 years ago

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Hi, I'm new to this so here goes. I have Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis with no antigen. I've had it 10 years. Plus other complications.

I've been on pred all that time without a break also taking azathioprine 200mgs daily. I am under the Royal Brompton in London. I live in Cornwall so it's not...

I've been on pred all that time without a break also taking azathioprine 200mgs ...

Clairelouise68

•10 years ago

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Lung reduction op!

Has anyone had this surgery?I admit I am petrified as I have read that a lot of peeps have had exacerbations,pneumonia,after having it done..I am in gold stage...

Has anyone had this surgery?I admit I am petrified as I have read that a lot of ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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A lot of you wanted to know where I got my travel Insurance quote.

Insure and go light, go compare the market.com web site.

1968

•10 years ago

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Hi, I was just wondering if any one on here has under gone a bullectomy and plurectomy on both lungs and if so how it effected you long term

Sar10

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Tudorza

I had asked about anyone taking tudorza and how people felt about it. I got a response from sail I tried replying but not sure what happened...couldn't find...

I had asked about anyone taking tudorza and how people felt about it. I got a re...

Batbara

•10 years ago

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Tomorrow

Well not looking forward to tomorrow at all. ! Got eye surgery scheduled for glaucoma .Got to at ward for 7 :30 that,ll be acheivement in itself. .Like...

Well not looking forward to tomorrow at all. ! Got eye surgery scheduled for gl...

sue48

•10 years ago

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Osteoporosis scan.

Just a quickly,have my bone scan next Thursday.any one know how long the scan lasts,Im not too clever lying on my back for any length of time.Thanks.D.

Just a quickly,have my bone scan next Thursday.any one know how long the scan la...

FarmerD

•10 years ago

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Bronchiectasis advice needed please :-)

Hi Everyone, So I saw the GP last friday. He said that after my 3rd lot of amoxicillin I should have been moved on to something else. He has put me on 200mg...

Hi Everyone, So I saw the GP last friday. He said that after my 3rd lot of amox...

hollybobs

•10 years ago

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Bronchiectasis sufferer with repeats of H.I (update)

Hi Everyone, So I saw the GP last friday. He said that after my 3rd lot of amoxicillin I should have been moved on to something else. He has put me on 200mg...

Hi Everyone, So I saw the GP last friday. He said that after my 3rd lot of amox...

hollybobs

•10 years ago

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hi question about kidneys

hi every one has anyone had a problem where the kidneys are leeking protien and if so what action was taken lm diabetic and l have been told l got kidneys...

hi every one has anyone had a problem where the kidneys are leeking protien and ...

minkymoo

•10 years ago

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Has anyone else been put on 24/7 oxygen with no current lung problems?

Was in hospital over Christmas and not allowed home until 2 concentrators had been installed in the house. The reason was that I had v low arterial blood gas...

Was in hospital over Christmas and not allowed home until 2 concentrators had be...

Graciegirl

•10 years ago

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When to take meds???

Hi all. Can anybody help me please? I have a rather annoying cough at the moment,and I'm producing gunk off my chest. Do I need to take my rescue meds yet? Or...

Hi all. Can anybody help me please? I have a rather annoying cough at the momen...

Fantasy3

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Looking forward to helping to regain a record

I'm looking forward to being part of this event and having fun at the same time as raising funds for the R N L I.Pirates on Penzance Prom. Whitsun Bank Holiday...

I'm looking forward to being part of this event and having fun at the same time ...

annliz1

•10 years ago

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Change picture profile?

Been trying to change my picture for days now, when I add a new picture from my album the long blue bar just stays blue and does not update, any idea's. David

Been trying to change my picture for days now, when I add a new picture from my ...

1968

•10 years ago

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well,......,its only human :)

one day a family bring their frail elderly mother to an old peoples home. they are concerned , but feel reassured that she is in good hands the next morning,...

one day a family bring their frail elderly mother to an old peoples home. they a...

jimmyw123

•10 years ago

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Travel Insurance quote.

After your great advice I have been on the usual insurance web site's. I got a quote for my family of 4, I added my COPD and answered all questions relating...

After your great advice I have been on the usual insurance web site's. I got a...

1968

•10 years ago

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hi have a bit of delema go back 4 weeks for rest of my oxygen assesment go on holiday in10 wks never had oxygen but feel great level at 89

at rest can i choose if i can have contiuos or pulseflow i would not mind buying my own concentrater for my holiday and to get out and about depending on my...

at rest can i choose if i can have contiuos or pulseflow i would not mind buying...

jimmyg49

•10 years ago

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For all my friends on here

In appreciation for you all. Hope I can call you friends.

Suzy6

•10 years ago

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am feeling very depressed ATM, is this normal, only been diagnosed with COPD for a week, and only stopped smoking for a week,

minimark2

•10 years ago

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I rang to claim pip two weeks ago.

I've still not had the forms on how my disablity effects me. Does anybody know how long it takes for them to come through the post.

I've still not had the forms on how my disablity effects me. Does anybody know h...

Michelle12120

•10 years ago

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How long does it take for steroids'. to wear off, been on them a week and feel like s new person , i have severe copd

any tips for feeling so exhausted iv no energy and lethargic

katkat

•10 years ago

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Oxgeon on excersise

I've been told that I will need oxgeon to make me more mobile in a back pack. Does that help be stop being less breathless when I'm trying to do things. I go...

I've been told that I will need oxgeon to make me more mobile in a back pack. Do...

Michelle12120

•10 years ago

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Hi everyone...I have a few questions about when oxygen becomes necessary.

Hi everyone...I'm Dave and a new member. Reading this page...When and how does the need for oxygen play in to the stages and development of the disease? I am...

Hi everyone...I'm Dave and a new member. Reading this page...When and how does ...

MidlGuard

•10 years ago

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Possible misdiagnosis-3rd time lucky?

OK so I have had 2 doctors tell me I have early stage emphysema, thing is though, I have had symptoms that really don't fit into the early stage picture. This...

OK so I have had 2 doctors tell me I have early stage emphysema, thing is though...

Jeremy76

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Solving the inhaler problem!

Saw the asthma nurse yesterday and she has changed my prescription so that I get 4 inhalers a month, This means that I can change weekly instead of trying to...

Saw the asthma nurse yesterday and she has changed my prescription so that I get...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Going on Holiday abroad.

Hi I am off to Holland, going by car and boat. Do I need travel health Insurance? and do I declare Emphysema stage 1 very mild no medication required?...

Hi I am off to Holland, going by car and boat. Do I need travel health Insuranc...

1968

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hi all back again still waiting to see consultant on the 12th, but told by GP yesterday that I have a partial collapsed left lung

( that showed on an old x ray taken four years earlier, but I was not told at the time) it is called a linear atelectasis does anyone have this condition or...

( that showed on an old x ray taken four years earlier, but I was not told at th...

lynisa48

•10 years ago

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Diagnosed with Asthma. Only sympton; out of breath on exercise. No "Attacks". Taking Pulmincort 100 x2/day. No change. Whats next?

I am otherwise in good shape, cycle, swim, walk. balanced diet, BMI 29 age 76. Check for Fibrosis ok, Lung capacity ok, Spirometery ok, Aortic valve changed,...

I am otherwise in good shape, cycle, swim, walk. balanced diet, BMI 29 age 76. C...

davewalker

•10 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for May 2014

Hiya guy's, just had my FEV1check up to see how my emphysema is doing. Last time I had it done results were down again for the

Black eyes

Hi, I'm new to this so here goes. I have Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis with no antigen. I've had it 10 years. Plus other complications.

Lung reduction op!

A lot of you wanted to know where I got my travel Insurance quote.

Hi, I was just wondering if any one on here has under gone a bullectomy and plurectomy on both lungs and if so how it effected you long term

Tudorza

Tomorrow

Osteoporosis scan.

Bronchiectasis advice needed please :-)

Bronchiectasis sufferer with repeats of H.I (update)

hi question about kidneys

Has anyone else been put on 24/7 oxygen with no current lung problems?

When to take meds???

Looking forward to helping to regain a record

Change picture profile?

well,......,its only human :)

Travel Insurance quote.

hi have a bit of delema go back 4 weeks for rest of my oxygen assesment go on holiday in10 wks never had oxygen but feel great level at 89

For all my friends on here

am feeling very depressed ATM, is this normal, only been diagnosed with COPD for a week, and only stopped smoking for a week,

I rang to claim pip two weeks ago.

How long does it take for steroids'. to wear off, been on them a week and feel like s new person , i have severe copd

Oxgeon on excersise

Hi everyone...I have a few questions about when oxygen becomes necessary.

Possible misdiagnosis-3rd time lucky?

Solving the inhaler problem!

Going on Holiday abroad.

Hi all back again still waiting to see consultant on the 12th, but told by GP yesterday that I have a partial collapsed left lung

Diagnosed with Asthma. Only sympton; out of breath on exercise. No "Attacks". Taking Pulmincort 100 x2/day. No change. Whats next?

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