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Not coping

I am really struggling at the moment and need some help but the site I used to come to for help and support has died a death in my opinion. I don't do dogs n...

I am really struggling at the moment and need some help but the site I used to c...

Sokrackers

•7 years ago

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PTSD from armed forces

Turned down for ESA for my PTSD because they know i'm suffering with it , but the DWP told me i can't get any ESA because i haven't attacked anyone or i...

Turned down for ESA for my PTSD because they know i'm suffering with it , but ...

cory43

•7 years ago

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Asbestosis

Hi , Iv'e had some chest pain for some time, been to see a chest consultant and was asked if i ever worked with asbestos, She could see something on my ex-ray...

Hi , Iv'e had some chest pain for some time, been to see a chest consultant and ...

cory43

•7 years ago

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new bod

hi every one put up bio and filled in the rest sorry never been in a forum before so bear with me thanks

hi every one put up bio and filled in the rest sorry never been in a forum befor...

devan666

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Interested in research?

Did you know that the British Lung Foundation started life as a research charity? We still spend around a million pounds every year on research projects and...

Did you know that the British Lung Foundation started life as a research charity...

BethanyBateman

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Mr 67

Hello folks a new comer to this stite Have just been dagnosed with copd Last night stared on onbrez 150 micrograms and 500 amocillin Is this a common...

Hello folks a new comer to this stite Have just been dagnosed with copd Last nig...

Mr67

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Help

Hi my name is Louisa I'm 49 and have just had a 3 week stay in hospital due to having a chest infection. I have also been diagnosed with copd. I am now home...

Hi my name is Louisa I'm 49 and have just had a 3 week stay in hospital due to h...

4951lou

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Using inhalers when they cause oral thrush

Hi I'm a newbie and was diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago. I was hospitalised two years ago with an exacerbation and was told I also was retaining CO2. I am now...

Hi I'm a newbie and was diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago. I was hospitalised two ...

Mmoll

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Moment of Clarity

Well am at my GPs for my prevener vaccine for my streptocococal deficiency. O and my chronic lung disease review. But my issues are nothing to what DADs going...

Well am at my GPs for my prevener vaccine for my streptocococal deficiency. O an...

Hidden

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Husbands problem

My husband John, is suffering from non small cell carcinoma of the left lung. He had a 6 session course of chemo last year and because the tumour has spread to...

My husband John, is suffering from non small cell carcinoma of the left lung. He...

valrid

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Exacerbation or not?

I have been suffering from a virus off and on for nearly five weeks. It is very prevalent and a great many people are also experiencing this. This is mainly a...

I have been suffering from a virus off and on for nearly five weeks. It is very...

Sherry44

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Replies

Thankyou 02 Trees & Jessy 11 for your advice couldnt reply on phone as it's got a gremlin in it lol

Thankyou 02 Trees & Jessy 11 for your advice couldnt reply on phone as it's got ...

dajomar

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Esbriet (pirfenidone)

Esbriet or Pirfenidone I began taking this medication mid November and quit December 31. The side effects were just to much, headaches, body aches, and...

Esbriet or Pirfenidone I began taking this medication mid November and quit Dec...

docmel

•7 years ago

8 Replies

NOT GETTING ANYWHERE!

Hi All, Hope you all had a good Christmas and wish you all a healthy happy New Year. I have an infection on the bottom of my right lung again? This is the...

Hi All, Hope you all had a good Christmas and wish you all a healthy happy New Y...

Hungryhorse63

•7 years ago

4 Replies

CT Scan

I've had COPD for several years now but last November i had a viral infection which i think has affected my breathing saw my Doctor last thursday & he took me...

I've had COPD for several years now but last November i had a viral infection wh...

dajomar

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Warm welcome

Hi everyone. Thanks for such a warm welcome. Went back to docs today...pleurisy...back up to 40mg pred from my maintenance of 10mg...and doxy for another...

Hi everyone. Thanks for such a warm welcome. Went back to docs today...pleurisy....

unluckyforme

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Really unwell

I have been suffering a really bad flare up of emphysema since 28th Dec and my point being i know feel so bad my husband rang doctors this morning for him to...

I have been suffering a really bad flare up of emphysema since 28th Dec and my p...

mogsy

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Consultant day!:(

Hi guys just letting you know today is the day!! I go to see a consultant wonder what response I'll be getting?! All I'm getting right now is disbelief due to...

Hi guys just letting you know today is the day!! I go to see a consultant wonder...

Dolly28

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Prednisolone headache

Just been given Prednisolone and antibiotics for a week. This is the first time I've used Prednisolone (6x5mg daily). Has any one else had severe headaches...

Just been given Prednisolone and antibiotics for a week. This is the first time ...

fluke13

•7 years ago

3 Replies

New here

Hi all, i'm leona and new to posting on forums etc. Quite shy. Be good to talk to others in similar situation. Think I driving my poor partner insane. Can't...

Hi all, i'm leona and new to posting on forums etc. Quite shy. Be good to talk t...

unluckyforme

•7 years ago

13 Replies

I'm New

70 years old diagnosed with emphysema year ago. have had 4 emergency room trips no admissions each time felt better after breathing treatment and steroids. Not...

70 years old diagnosed with emphysema year ago. have had 4 emergency room trips ...

parson1

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Recently diagnosed with Copd help needed

Hi My name is Gayle I have just been diagnosed ( last Friday) with moderate COPD I'm very upset any advice please.

Hi My name is Gayle I have just been diagnosed ( last Friday) with moderate COPD...

GayleM

•7 years ago

52 Replies

introduction

hi all, am new to the site my name is karen i'm in my late 50's and suffer fro c.o.p.d, as this is my first contact with others with the condition, probably a...

hi all, am new to the site my name is karen i'm in my late 50's and suffer fro c...

kazz01

•7 years ago

20 Replies

No appetite

Mums very breathless today she has been very sleepy today not eaten much and it's not like mum she's had an appetite recently even with her bein porly but...

Mums very breathless today she has been very sleepy today not eaten much and it'...

Chezzyy66

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Still struggling😩

Hi. I've had the dreaded chest infection this past week,used my rescue meds,my neb helped me through. But I'm still coughing up bucket loads. I can't walk much...

Hi. I've had the dreaded chest infection this past week,used my rescue meds,my n...

Fantasy3

•7 years ago

17 Replies

SINUS AND EMPHYSEMA

ARE CONSTANT SINUS INFECTIONS PART OF EMPHYSEMA

DENNISAMERICA

•7 years ago

11 Replies

At long last I have found out what I'm sensitive to.

I have been asthmatic for as long as I can remember. I was very bad when I was younger but didn't have inhalers until I was 16. Recently by coincidence I have...

I have been asthmatic for as long as I can remember. I was very bad when I was y...

Cathmaguire63

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Keeping my asthma under control

I have had asthma for more than 30 years and have never had as many asthma flair ups as I have this last year. Loads of antibiotics. Steroids and been changed...

I have had asthma for more than 30 years and have never had as many asthma flair...

Linnet711

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Asthma exabation

Well I've had 9 weeks ruff ride. Just before Xmas I spent 8 days in hospital with low peak flow and exabation of asthma. Then 2 days after getting out and off...

Well I've had 9 weeks ruff ride. Just before Xmas I spent 8 days in hospital wit...

babelins

•7 years ago

8 Replies

So tired

I know I have lung problems and I am not a spring chicken but I cannot get over this fatigue. Not going anywhere I am so tired. Would it be worth asking for...

I know I have lung problems and I am not a spring chicken but I cannot get over...

M67W77

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2017

Not coping

PTSD from armed forces

Asbestosis

new bod

Interested in research?

Mr 67

Help

Using inhalers when they cause oral thrush

Moment of Clarity

Husbands problem

Exacerbation or not?

Replies

Esbriet (pirfenidone)

NOT GETTING ANYWHERE!

CT Scan

Warm welcome

Really unwell

Consultant day!:(

Prednisolone headache

New here

I'm New

Recently diagnosed with Copd help needed

introduction

No appetite

Still struggling😩

SINUS AND EMPHYSEMA

At long last I have found out what I'm sensitive to.

Keeping my asthma under control

Asthma exabation

So tired

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