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Disappointed

That the arguments are still going on. It seems everyone wants to get the last word in and it goes on and on. I have switched on this morning for the last...

That the arguments are still going on. It seems everyone wants to get the last w...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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It is not rocket science...

A few folk have asked me what my own healthy living programme to manage COPD is like...so here goes-it works for me, though I appreciate it may not work for...

A few folk have asked me what my own healthy living programme to manage COPD is ...

PollyP

•9 years ago

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Alternative to Steroids

I have had to stop taking my steroids. I had a weeks course along with antibiotics. They made me feel so poorly. My heart was racing didn't know what to do...

I have had to stop taking my steroids. I had a weeks course along with antibioti...

irenec

•9 years ago

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Away working.

Flew from Glasgow to London yesterday morning, what an experience with all that Foggy, bit of a bumpy flight but fantastic views from above, the big man...

Flew from Glasgow to London yesterday morning, what an experience with all that ...

1968

•9 years ago

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copd and spiriva

Hi, i have been diagnosed with copd for about 18 months now, i was given salmeterol to start with when first diagnosed, then after coming back from holiday in...

Hi, i have been diagnosed with copd for about 18 months now, i was given salmete...

twinkiepie2

•9 years ago

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follow up on 3rd xolair injections

hi all sorry ive not been on for a while,just haven't been feeling to clever,well ive had my 3rd jabs of xolair I had high hopes of this working,after the...

hi all sorry ive not been on for a while,just haven't been feeling to clever,wel...

marian-b

•9 years ago

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Gentamicin and Ciprofloxin - update 1

Eventually got the right Gentamicin after pharmacist tried to give me the wrong one. Reordered but still the vial looked different to the one that the...

Eventually got the right Gentamicin after pharmacist tried to give me the wrong ...

DunCaan

•9 years ago

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A Cash Strapped Month...

Our nice Doctor is back from wherever it was he went so I've made an appointment to see him tomorrow... He'll presumably have had a letter from the Consultant...

Our nice Doctor is back from wherever it was he went so I've made an appointment...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Does Caffeine hinder or help suffers of COPD/Emphysema

I am 68 and diagnosed with COPD/Emphysema 12 years ago at which point I immediately stopped smoking. I have struggled to keep on top of the illness and I have...

I am 68 and diagnosed with COPD/Emphysema 12 years ago at which point I immediat...

hallentine47

•9 years ago

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The things kids say

Had a make and do day with the grandkids. They ask me to make em light sabers .robbed a couple of cardboard tubes out of last years christmas paper and tubes...

Had a make and do day with the grandkids. They ask me to make em light sabers .r...

hullrlfc

•9 years ago

11 Replies

exercises

Greetings each. Simple, one might even say daft, questions. I have been on a PulRehab. Enjoyed and came away determined to commit to exercise regime. I do...

Greetings each. Simple, one might even say daft, questions. I have been on a Pul...

edwardo

•9 years ago

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Not one donor but TWO!!!

Update on my son. He has had a really rough time with the last lot of treatment this time. Made worse with my own infection and not being there for him, only...

Update on my son. He has had a really rough time with the last lot of treatment...

Offcut

•9 years ago

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Pain were I have never had befor

Well I got up this morning well fell out of bed my bones would not move I have pain from head to foot and my knees are playing up with this damp weather old...

Well I got up this morning well fell out of bed my bones would not move I have ...

Edtongue1

•9 years ago

1 Reply

scottish wild life in danger :D

For centuries Scotland has prided itself on the abundant numbers of Haggis or Haggi. but sadly these numbers are in decline.The seasonal bans on Wild haggis...

For centuries Scotland has prided itself on the abundant numbers of Haggis or Ha...

jimmyw123

•9 years ago

64 Replies

In The YEAR 25 25

Had to share this as I think it's quite fitting ... al not say humbling. But it makes me ask WHAT on EARTH as humanity been doing for last 1000 years...

Had to share this as I think it's quite fitting ... al not say humbling. But ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Mild small airway disease with hyperinflation. Mild, mild, mild. Why don't I feel mild?

Got a hold of my Pulms note. He said of my PFT's the above. So if anyone on here has been dx with something similar I am all ears. Or what you know about small...

Got a hold of my Pulms note. He said of my PFT's the above. So if anyone on here...

patrickd72

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Insurance

Does anybody know if you have to pay a premium on your house/car insurance if you need to use oxygen at home and in the car? Thanks.

Does anybody know if you have to pay a premium on your house/car insurance if yo...

Oldbadger

•9 years ago

6 Replies

thank you

Please let me say thank you to all you good people, I have had so many replies to my post of medication off the internet. My GP was telling me I didn't need...

Please let me say thank you to all you good people, I have had so many replies t...

etch45

•9 years ago

15 Replies

November Day Mart...

November Day here...the first Monday after the first day of November is called November Day...most towns have a Fair...not a roundabouts and coconut shy sort...

November Day here...the first Monday after the first day of November is called N...

Hidden

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Should I make an appointment with the Dr? Still newly diagnosed and not sure what the signs of what an issue is.

I had a lung infection last week, went to the ER for antibiotics. I had low grade fever, chest pain, and increased SOB. They checked Xrays for pneumonia,...

I had a lung infection last week, went to the ER for antibiotics. I had low grad...

millerag75

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Ground-Hog Day...

I spent the first half of this afternoon on Ancestry...as I do...found a branch of a tree going way back to the 1400's...there were a couple of Quakers...my...

I spent the first half of this afternoon on Ancestry...as I do...found a branch ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Hello.....I'm Buzzytruk

I've only just joined ... Was diagnosed with copd 6 yrs ago. Last breath tests showed I was down to ,46 % so am classed as severe........is that right. ?? Am...

I've only just joined ... Was diagnosed with copd 6 yrs ago. Last breath tests s...

Buzzytruk

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Newly Diagnosed

I have recently been diagnosed with emphysema. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and to start taking the drug for this I had to have spirometry tests....

I have recently been diagnosed with emphysema. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid a...

sensible_woman

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Pulmonary rehabilitation programme

Just got back from p r programme half dead I did not know you could get out of breath for doing so little but it seems to work and helps your breathing it goes...

Just got back from p r programme half dead I did not know you could get out of b...

Edtongue1

•9 years ago

16 Replies

The game

Hi everyone ventured out to the kc stadium for the England and new zeland game. Lifted my spirits but left me with a sore throat from all the shouting . Hope...

Hi everyone ventured out to the kc stadium for the England and new zeland game. ...

hullrlfc

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Coughing heartburn and wind

Morning all I'm after some advice I seem to have started to get heartburn and I'm full up of wind and as for the cough every nite not getting much sleep 😓off...

Morning all I'm after some advice I seem to have started to get heartburn and I'...

Piglet64

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Been away for some time

Well I am back I have not had it to good for the last month or so I have been in and out of hospital with my breathing I seem to be worst off not smoking but I...

Well I am back I have not had it to good for the last month or so I have been in...

Edtongue1

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling terrible on medication

I had symptoms of a chest infection doctor told me to take SOS medication. Which are Clarithromycin 500mg , and Prednisolone Steroids. The chest has cleared up...

I had symptoms of a chest infection doctor told me to take SOS medication. Which...

irenec

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Does anyone get sharp, ripping, stinging pain in their lungs that comes and goes?

I have bullous emphysema and chronic Atelecasis. I've been having very sharp and ripping stinging pains in my chest that come and go. They can be so sharp that...

I have bullous emphysema and chronic Atelecasis. I've been having very sharp and...

millerag75

•9 years ago

15 Replies

just spoke to huggs now

i have just this minute spoken to huggs, [8,15pm ] it was so great to hear her cheeky laugh, she sounded much better, spoke much clearer, and was telling me to...

i have just this minute spoken to huggs, [8,15pm ] it was so great to hear her c...

jimmyw123

•9 years ago

49 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for November 2015

Disappointed

It is not rocket science...

Alternative to Steroids

Away working.

copd and spiriva

follow up on 3rd xolair injections

Gentamicin and Ciprofloxin - update 1

A Cash Strapped Month...

Does Caffeine hinder or help suffers of COPD/Emphysema

The things kids say

exercises

Not one donor but TWO!!!

Pain were I have never had befor

scottish wild life in danger :D

In The YEAR 25 25

Mild small airway disease with hyperinflation. Mild, mild, mild. Why don't I feel mild?

Insurance

thank you

November Day Mart...

Should I make an appointment with the Dr? Still newly diagnosed and not sure what the signs of what an issue is.

Ground-Hog Day...

Hello.....I'm Buzzytruk

Newly Diagnosed

Pulmonary rehabilitation programme

The game

Coughing heartburn and wind

Been away for some time

Feeling terrible on medication

Does anyone get sharp, ripping, stinging pain in their lungs that comes and goes?

just spoke to huggs now

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