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Newly diagnosed with COPD and emphysema

I am 55 years old and due to my smoking for 35 years I was diagnosed with COPD and emphysema. I quit smoking almost 7 years ago but that obviously was not...

I am 55 years old and due to my smoking for 35 years I was diagnosed with COPD a...

debbie7282

•7 years ago

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Coper

Hi T2D Just to Cheer you up. Cooper doing what cats do best. Love Rosabeth

Rosabeth

•7 years ago

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Swan dive lol

Loved getting this nearly dropped my camera lol

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Moving mucus

Hi, not the best topic for a Sunday evening but I am really struggling to move the mucus that I can feel that is coating my throat. Does anyone have any tips...

Hi, not the best topic for a Sunday evening but I am really struggling to move t...

Fionab67

•7 years ago

34 Replies

Copd

Hi every1 Hope some one can help, I've got my breathing kind of controlled but this cough, I'm sick of it, it's constant cough cough cough, vest is hurting...

Hi every1 Hope some one can help, I've got my breathing kind of controlled but t...

Gazbaz2

•7 years ago

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Blue Badge

Hi all! Me again! Can I apply for a blue badge while I'm waiting for my assessment for PIP? I have Bronchiectasis and asthma x

Hi all! Me again! Can I apply for a blue badge while I'm waiting for my assessme...

jr1972

•7 years ago

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Bronchiectasis

Hi all! I was diagnosed with Bronchiectasis in 2013. I was wondering if this condition is classed a disability as I'm not sure what to write on forms or for...

Hi all! I was diagnosed with Bronchiectasis in 2013. I was wondering if this con...

jr1972

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Stopping emails about followed members

Is there anyway of stopping these emails since I can find them easily when visiting.

Is there anyway of stopping these emails since I can find them easily when visit...

moogle

•7 years ago

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Minutes of the Meeting.

One thing that I really miss, Since I have retired, Is minutes of the meetings, Which were then required. I go and see the doctor, Ten minutes at the...

One thing that I really miss, Since I have retired, Is minutes of the meeti...

Hidden

•7 years ago

14 Replies

New with copd

Hi I'm new to this group I was diagnosed with asthma which a I already had and moderate copd I get really breathless walking short distances and going upstairs...

Hi I'm new to this group I was diagnosed with asthma which a I already had and m...

Colette68

•7 years ago

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Hi only asking

Hi need info but don't know how to start Other half has sleep apnoea think spelling is right as started coughing dry loud cough Last seen by specialist 2014...

Hi need info but don't know how to start Other half has sleep apnoea think spel...

Witsend1

•7 years ago

6 Replies

asthma in stressful situations

hi everyone, sorry iv not posted for a while, Ive been very up and down. but i hope you all are in high spirits today xx Im having a few down days this...

hi everyone, sorry iv not posted for a while, Ive been very up and down. but i h...

Moza-x-

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Bronchiectasis and working

I'm just wondering if anybody is still trying too hold down a job whilst constantly suffering breathing problems like myself .I've had so much time off work in...

I'm just wondering if anybody is still trying too hold down a job whilst constan...

Jonn54

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Babes in the wood

💚💛

Hidden

•7 years ago

16 Replies

nhs benefits

I am 73 with copd I have been told that it is possible to claim benefits is this true can I also get a blue badge having difficulties with walking far

I am 73 with copd I have been told that it is possible to claim benefits is this...

bingomick

•7 years ago

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Scared

Hi everyone, I am new on here, have just been diagnosed with moderate emphysema which was really scary till I came on this site and read some of your posts....

Hi everyone, I am new on here, have just been diagnosed with moderate emphysema...

JanBis

•7 years ago

10 Replies

It's all so confusing

Hi all. I'm new to this community. I'm a member of the RA community (for myself) and I thought that I'd like to join this community (for my husband) to try...

Hi all. I'm new to this community. I'm a member of the RA community (for mysel...

carotopgal

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Always Short Of Breath

In the past year I have become very short of breath for some reason and my FAMILY Doc. cannot find a reason for it. outside of the fact I am getting older. I...

In the past year I have become very short of breath for some reason and my FAMIL...

papa1220

•7 years ago

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28% lung function

It seems that this is an improvement on my spirometry of 3 years ago but I had no idea it was only 28%. A respiratory nurse explained the results to me the GP...

It seems that this is an improvement on my spirometry of 3 years ago but I had n...

Hydragena66

•7 years ago

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Pulmonary. Rehab

Just recieved letter pulmonary rehab starts 21may 1hour. Twice a week for 8 weeks I don't think that they will allow me to do it my Sats keep dropping to...

Just recieved letter pulmonary rehab starts 21may 1hour. Twice a week for 8 w...

Time_2_drink

•7 years ago

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Good advice.

I love one liners that tell it all. With a bit of whit mixed with it. My favourite one right now I think? If it ain't broke don't fix it.

I love one liners that tell it all. With a bit of whit mixed with it. My favou...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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For all you RH Negatives out there?

http://www.sciencepunch.com/research-shows-people-rh-negative-blood-type-not-planet-earth/ Might explain why I am so weird with some treatments?

http://www.sciencepunch.com/research-shows-people-rh-negative-blood-type-not-pla...

Offcut

•7 years ago

5 Replies

New to this site

Good Evening All Just diagnosed with COPD and not requiring medication at this stage but through reading your posts now know the importance of exercise,...

Good Evening All Just diagnosed with COPD and not requiring medication at this ...

Chekov01

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Bronchiectasis

Hi guys it's now 7 am not had much sleep and have come across this site by accident I have been a really active person playing football for the last 8 years...

Hi guys it's now 7 am not had much sleep and have come across this site by accid...

Cliveg2000

•7 years ago

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Surprise appointment

After a lovely day out with my brother we arrived home to find that I had been sent an appointment with the adult congenital heart disease clinic at the...

After a lovely day out with my brother we arrived home to find that I had been s...

Carnival567

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Rib pain

Hey I have been having a lot of trouble with my shoulder and muscle pain in my back but I got a massage the other day witch after I got up I had this very...

Hey I have been having a lot of trouble with my shoulder and muscle pain in my b...

Jodiecee12

•7 years ago

3 Replies

COPD Associated pains

Hi all. I have COPD stage 3 and for the last few days have had worsening pains in my legs, thighs and upper arms, as well as feeling more exhausted than...

Hi all. I have COPD stage 3 and for the last few days have had worsening pains i...

Hidden

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Confusing results apparently!

Well went for lung function test today and at the end of the test asked for a copy of the results.. initially the nurse said I don't see why not and printed...

Well went for lung function test today and at the end of the test asked for a co...

Knicho

•7 years ago

16 Replies

how do i arrange oxygen in Italy

Hi i posted a week ago about holiday insurance ,thank you for the many replies ,i hope i have answered you all, i have it sorted now after much time and...

Hi i posted a week ago about holiday insurance ,thank you for the many replies ,...

jeanmol

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Grounded by COPD

I'd hoped to be in Glen Coe by now. Enjoying a chance to roam. I probably would have been, If I could leave my chest at home!

I'd hoped to be in Glen Coe by now. Enjoying a chance to roam. I probably woul...

Hidden

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for May 2017

Newly diagnosed with COPD and emphysema

Coper

Swan dive lol

Moving mucus

Copd

Blue Badge

Bronchiectasis

Stopping emails about followed members

Minutes of the Meeting.

New with copd

Hi only asking

asthma in stressful situations

Bronchiectasis and working

Babes in the wood

nhs benefits

Scared

It's all so confusing

Always Short Of Breath

28% lung function

Pulmonary. Rehab

Good advice.

For all you RH Negatives out there?

New to this site

Bronchiectasis

Surprise appointment

Rib pain

COPD Associated pains

Confusing results apparently!

how do i arrange oxygen in Italy

Grounded by COPD

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