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I have been diagnosed copd with just a spirometry test when I asked doc for a scan he said I didn't need one and also hasn't mentioned pulmonary rehab only...

I have been diagnosed copd with just a spirometry test when I asked doc for a sc...

jeanielee

•10 years ago

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Magic Pill?

I had my follow up meeting with the hospital lung consultant yesterday. I did not see the one before that got my information so wrong I thought I had some one...

I had my follow up meeting with the hospital lung consultant yesterday. I did n...

Offcut

•10 years ago

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Acapella pep system.

Hi guys has anyone used the acapella pep system for loosening mucus and would recommend?

Hi guys has anyone used the acapella pep system for loosening mucus and would re...

jeanielee

•10 years ago

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happy days

today I got my daily living componate [ pip ] letter come thro . I didn't think I wood get bugger all after reading most of posts on hear . well good news is I...

today I got my daily living componate [ pip ] letter come thro . I didn't think ...

billl

•10 years ago

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I hear a lot about the BLF booklet how do I get hold of it, and can it be downloaded. Thank you.

inhaler1

•10 years ago

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any advice please on over the counter remedies for assisting phlegm loosening. I'm having difficulty getting off to sleep due to wheezing

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Just quick question.

Is a FEV1/FVC OF 79% a good one? My FEV1 is 81% predicted. My FVC is 127%. My GP said I was to ignore all other figures on my Lung Volume Test as you would...

Is a FEV1/FVC OF 79% a good one? My FEV1 is 81% predicted. My FVC is 127%. My...

1968

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Abbreviations in pulmonary conditions

There are so many abbreviations which appear in both questions and answers, and, quite frankly most are double dutch to me! I know sob (shortness of breath)...

There are so many abbreviations which appear in both questions and answers, and,...

huggs

•10 years ago

68 Replies

Kids!

After putting her children to bed, a mother changed into old slacks and an old droopy blouse and went to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more...

After putting her children to bed, a mother changed into old slacks and an old d...

huggs

•10 years ago

14 Replies

I'm still here.

A warm hug to all of you here, you have been so kind to me and your support and well wishes are very much appreciated. As you know, I had a specialist doc tell...

A warm hug to all of you here, you have been so kind to me and your support and ...

Jeremy76

•10 years ago

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Hi, I have been a breathless smoker for years, however just been diagnosed with Sever COPD, What next?

The thing is, I am on JSA, do I stay on it, or will I qualify for ESA? I can walk a few hundred yards (slowly) but need half an hour to recover when I get...

The thing is, I am on JSA, do I stay on it, or will I qualify for ESA? I can wal...

Kephre

•10 years ago

18 Replies

DLA should l apply?

I have Fibromyalgia and now COPD, and have had Asthma since a child, also take anti-histamines for various allergies (every day of the year) my husband asked...

I have Fibromyalgia and now COPD, and have had Asthma since a child, also take ...

sue930

•10 years ago

5 Replies

How many 'Huffs' a day??

After recent first visit to Pulmonary Nurse at GPs she gave me a booklet a Self Managment Plan from the British Lung Foundation, it mentions on page 14...

After recent first visit to Pulmonary Nurse at GPs she gave me a booklet a Self ...

sue930

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Angola?

Hi, I have COPD, am 64 and otherwise fairly fit. I have been asked to go to Angola for a few weeks' work. Can anyone advise on whether Angola is a high risk...

Hi, I have COPD, am 64 and otherwise fairly fit. I have been asked to go to Ango...

hirschhs

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Hi there, I have just been prescribed Spiriva 18 mg by my GP. I wondered if anyone uses/has used this for bronchiectasis and if so,

if it helped with breathlessness? Any common unpleasant side-effects I should know about? I have had bronchiectasis for a few years (and other chronic...

if it helped with breathlessness? Any common unpleasant side-effects I should k...

stillmovin

•10 years ago

37 Replies

Has anyone any tips?

Hello Everyone, My name is Annie and I have Grade 3 COPD and asthma. Earlier this year I contracted Avian flu and spent some time on a ventilator in ICU....

Hello Everyone, My name is Annie and I have Grade 3 COPD and asthma. Earlier thi...

Worzel12

•10 years ago

9 Replies

In Case You Didn't Already Know This Little Bit of Trivia.

On July 20th, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to step on the moon. His first words after stepping on the...

On July 20th, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong w...

huggs

•10 years ago

14 Replies

A new record?

My dodgy right knee has got dodgier just lately so my GP told me to get an x-ray done. I chose to go to one of the smaller local hospitals. I found a disabled...

My dodgy right knee has got dodgier just lately so my GP told me to get an x-ray...

phillips1

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Hi I have Emphysema and have managed really well. All of a sudden I am suffering from regular panic attacks can anybody help?

I know I bring it on myself but can't seem to stop it. My oxygen levels drop when walking and will have ambulant oxygen soon will this help?

I know I bring it on myself but can't seem to stop it. My oxygen levels drop whe...

charlie19

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Hi all, this is my first post. Would be great to get some feedback. I have been diagnosed with moderate-to-severe asthma. I am a 33 y.o male

My FEV1 ranges between 52-60% before bronchodilator and 62-68% after bronchodilator. I have never smoked and am a healthy weight. I am really concerned about...

My FEV1 ranges between 52-60% before bronchodilator and 62-68% after bronchodila...

Hidden

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Having a DO DE of a day

Well i dont know whats going on with my condition. Well i had RANK INFECTION that as decided to give me stomach abdoman pain discomfort. Well back at doc...

Well i dont know whats going on with my condition. Well i had RANK INFECTION ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Hi all not been on for awhile hope you are all as well as can be expected. I have mild coped and am thing of moving to southern Ireland.

Does anyone know about the health care there for coped. I have noticed the posts about Spain and Portugal. I know Ireland isn't that hot but the air is fresh ....

Does anyone know about the health care there for coped. I have noticed the posts...

thomasdoyle

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Help

For the last few days my stats have been jumping up to 98 and 99. Normally from 94 to 97. Feel a little strange. Is it CO2 retention.

For the last few days my stats have been jumping up to 98 and 99. Normally from ...

Suzy6

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Hiya guy's, hope you're all doing ok? Just a quick one today. Had a really bad coughing fit last night,found myself waking up going into a

panic attack and leg convulsions/spasms(caused by lack of oxygen to the brain)it can get kinda scary because you have no control over it or how long it lasts...

panic attack and leg convulsions/spasms(caused by lack of oxygen to the brain)it...

Aidi

•10 years ago

9 Replies

been to docters today have copd . feelling breathless.

didn't do anything only tell me off because I was a smoker. no compasson at all. came out crying.

didn't do anything only tell me off because I was a smoker. no compasson at a...

sharon18

•10 years ago

52 Replies

I have seen that some members are using eklira genuair. A few have said that they would post on how this drug was or wasn't helping them.

That was quite some time ago, and I haven't seen any updates. If any of you can, please let us know how this drug is working for you. I was prescribed this...

That was quite some time ago, and I haven't seen any updates. If any of you can,...

Batbara

•10 years ago

9 Replies

pain in my lung

Hello i woke up yesterday and found i was in agony when i breathe.this morning it wasnt as bad but has started up again.I am not sure if its a pulled muscle or...

Hello i woke up yesterday and found i was in agony when i breathe.this morning i...

kay1400

•10 years ago

7 Replies

My breath smells like smoke,but i don't smoke

Hi all i have an issue with my breath. About three weeks ago i noticed my pillows and sheets near my pillows smelt of smoke. It has been constant since. Last...

Hi all i have an issue with my breath. About three weeks ago i noticed my pillow...

mikeybull

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Feeling good, just had the morning out on the golf course, first time since going onto o2, carried the cylinder on the buggy.

Golf was the usual rubbish, but hey I made it out there!!

threeputt

•10 years ago

6 Replies

New to Copd trying to help myself

Hello folks just wanted to introduce myself while I'm looking around for tips. Diagnosed moderate COPD ( chest X-ray followed by CT end April) I'm on my 4th...

Hello folks just wanted to introduce myself while I'm looking around for tips. D...

Isme

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for June 2014

Tests

Magic Pill?

Acapella pep system.

happy days

I hear a lot about the BLF booklet how do I get hold of it, and can it be downloaded. Thank you.

any advice please on over the counter remedies for assisting phlegm loosening. I'm having difficulty getting off to sleep due to wheezing

Just quick question.

Abbreviations in pulmonary conditions

Kids!

I'm still here.

Hi, I have been a breathless smoker for years, however just been diagnosed with Sever COPD, What next?

DLA should l apply?

How many 'Huffs' a day??

Angola?

Hi there, I have just been prescribed Spiriva 18 mg by my GP. I wondered if anyone uses/has used this for bronchiectasis and if so,

Has anyone any tips?

In Case You Didn't Already Know This Little Bit of Trivia.

A new record?

Hi I have Emphysema and have managed really well. All of a sudden I am suffering from regular panic attacks can anybody help?

Hi all, this is my first post. Would be great to get some feedback. I have been diagnosed with moderate-to-severe asthma. I am a 33 y.o male

Having a DO DE of a day

Hi all not been on for awhile hope you are all as well as can be expected. I have mild coped and am thing of moving to southern Ireland.

Help

Hiya guy's, hope you're all doing ok? Just a quick one today. Had a really bad coughing fit last night,found myself waking up going into a

been to docters today have copd . feelling breathless.

I have seen that some members are using eklira genuair. A few have said that they would post on how this drug was or wasn't helping them.

pain in my lung

My breath smells like smoke,but i don't smoke

Feeling good, just had the morning out on the golf course, first time since going onto o2, carried the cylinder on the buggy.

New to Copd trying to help myself

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