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Catarrh

Have suffered for a long time with Catarrh running down back of throat even when admitted to hospital with pneumonia when asked about symptoms I said I had a...

Have suffered for a long time with Catarrh running down back of throat even when...

bobsmum

•10 years ago

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COPD

I have just returned from a visit to my daughter in Austria and her place is very high above sea level and I am having a difficult time with my COPD since I...

I have just returned from a visit to my daughter in Austria and her place is ver...

Will57

•10 years ago

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looking for pill

several weeks ago someone was talking about a pill that is taken over time that helps with copd symptom. I can not remember what it was, and have lost what I...

several weeks ago someone was talking about a pill that is taken over time that ...

mawgee

•10 years ago

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Sharp rib pain

I have a sharp rib pain on the left hand side. This has happened to me many times before but it usually goes away in a minute, but this one has been going on...

I have a sharp rib pain on the left hand side. This has happened to me many time...

Faith1122

•10 years ago

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Oxygen assessment?

I have my oxygen assessment tomorrow,it,s the six minute walk one.Just wondering ,I have had one before,if they say I need oxygen what happens next?i have an...

I have my oxygen assessment tomorrow,it,s the six minute walk one.Just wondering...

FarmerD

•10 years ago

36 Replies

life

Hello everyone, sorry not been on here for ages, l really wouldnt have managed without you all. My hubby has been dead for 6 weeks now but it feels like...

Hello everyone, sorry not been on here for ages, l really wouldnt have managed w...

rockett777

•10 years ago

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emphysema

GOOD NEWS FOR AS PLEASE REEDLung Damage In Emphysema Halted By Common Acne Drug Friday 16 May 2008 - 2am PST Respiratory / AsthmaBiology / Biochemistryadd...

GOOD NEWS FOR AS PLEASE REEDLung Damage In Emphysema Halted By Common Acne Drug ...

123podmore

•10 years ago

11 Replies

You know you're not awake yet when...

You try and swallow your Spiriva capsule....

notlocal

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Good news for me today

I was on 4lpm continous flow oxygen 15 hours per day plus ambulatory, at resp clinic about four weeks ago reduced oxy intake to 2lpm only when sleeping and...

I was on 4lpm continous flow oxygen 15 hours per day plus ambulatory, at resp cl...

Bryju124

•10 years ago

17 Replies

How hard is new set up

Really don't like this new way, that the forum is set out, can we not go back to the old way,

Really don't like this new way, that the forum is set out, can we not go back to...

junespoon

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Been back to see my consultant.

They say now my emphysema is severe now. And they are going to chase up newcastle now as we haven't heard anything. I'm very scared I'm only 39.

They say now my emphysema is severe now. And they are going to chase up newcas...

Michelle12120

•10 years ago

5 Replies

FDA Bans USE of Quinine Bisulphate 300mg

Went doc's today and he persrcibed Quinine Bisulphate 300mg Usally a would not question my gp's opinion BUT think am going to give them a miss. As its ww1...

Went doc's today and he persrcibed Quinine Bisulphate 300mg Usally a would not...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Salt pipe (Update)

Hi everyone, just thought I would post a quick update. Well, mucus is greatly reduced and quite easy to expe, which is a big problem solved, dont get out of...

Hi everyone, just thought I would post a quick update. Well, mucus is greatly r...

btown

•10 years ago

4 Replies

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•10 years ago

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Why Ethel changed Hotels

Ethel checked in to a hotel as a birthday treat, but as the evening wore on she was feeling a bit lonely. I know she tough 'i'll call one of those men you see...

Ethel checked in to a hotel as a birthday treat, but as the evening wore on she ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Anaemic ?

Why is nurse checking my blood for anaemia after X-ray results. Is this normal

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•10 years ago

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Transplant

I would like to talk to someone who has had a lung transplant. I am being considered for the waiting list but I am still unsure whether this is the best thing...

I would like to talk to someone who has had a lung transplant. I am being consi...

lindacolman14

•10 years ago

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Scottish heather honey

Who sells Scottish heather honey. Is it known by any other names like blossom honey. And does it come in strengths like manuka honey

Who sells Scottish heather honey. Is it known by any other names like blossom ho...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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good morning

sat last night and wrote replies to everyone who contributed to my queries about bubbles,then it all went downhill taking my posts with it.l really must try...

sat last night and wrote replies to everyone who contributed to my queries about...

nellie15

•10 years ago

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Spiriva and symbicort

Are you suppose to take one before the other ? Also, how long should you wait to take between medications? Thanks barbara

Are you suppose to take one before the other ? Also, how long should you wait to...

Batbara

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Antiques Roadshow

Mick, took two stuffed dogs to the Antiques Roadshow. 'Wow' said the presenter 'This is an incredibly rare set of dogs, which I believe were produced at the...

Mick, took two stuffed dogs to the Antiques Roadshow. 'Wow' said the presenter ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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BORG SCALE

Hi. Does anyone know where I can get an online version of the Borg Scale the equates breathlessness with speech.... From being able to say more than one...

Hi. Does anyone know where I can get an online version of the Borg Scale the equ...

PingAnnieL

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Gentamicin

Hi folks, has anyone nebulised gentamicin and was there a recovery time at the end of the treatment? thanks

Hi folks, has anyone nebulised gentamicin and was there a recovery time at the e...

James48

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Cyberspace

Sat last night and wrote a thank you message don't know what happened to it.therefore thank you all for your guidance,support and encouragement,much...

Sat last night and wrote a thank you message don't know what happened to it.ther...

nellie15

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Appeal Hearing

Well after over 9months waiting I get my DWP appeal hearing this week !! to put it into context I neighbour has a snapped tendon in his little finger and is...

Well after over 9months waiting I get my DWP appeal hearing this week !! to put ...

Plumbob

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Why does it take so long

All of the messages I'm getting are up to 20 hours old. I know this doesn't happen to everyone because of the answers people give. Does anyone else have this...

All of the messages I'm getting are up to 20 hours old. I know this doesn't happ...

mustcarryon

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Is there any COPD research being carried out anywhere?

Is anyone anywhere investigating why we continue to deteriorate faster than normal ageing despite medication after stopping smoking? (The current trials are...

Is anyone anywhere investigating why we continue to deteriorate faster than norm...

qbjb

•10 years ago

36 Replies

I am going for my first SPIROMETRY assement on Monday,

I am going for my first SPIROMETRY assement on Monday, just what does it involve, I don't think I could handle on of those treadmills.

I am going for my first SPIROMETRY assement on Monday, just what does it involve...

Kephre

•10 years ago

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having a rant

afternoon all . i dont know if yous will remember but my hubby and i were waiting for a bungalow off council we have been waiting since nov 2012 . my hubby got...

afternoon all . i dont know if yous will remember but my hubby and i were waitin...

chrissyk

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Symbicourt 200

Does anyone have any problems with this medication, if they have been taking it, not long diagnosed with COPD, so learning about this condition, have been...

Does anyone have any problems with this medication, if they have been taking it,...

angse

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for August 2014

Catarrh

COPD

looking for pill

Sharp rib pain

Oxygen assessment?

life

emphysema

You know you're not awake yet when...

Good news for me today

How hard is new set up

Been back to see my consultant.

FDA Bans USE of Quinine Bisulphate 300mg

Salt pipe (Update)

HealthUnlocked members can raise free £1 donations for the BLF by taking to Twitter!

Why Ethel changed Hotels

Anaemic ?

Transplant

Scottish heather honey

good morning

Spiriva and symbicort

Antiques Roadshow

BORG SCALE

Gentamicin

Cyberspace

Appeal Hearing

Why does it take so long

Is there any COPD research being carried out anywhere?

I am going for my first SPIROMETRY assement on Monday,

having a rant

Symbicourt 200

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