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Copd and emphysema diagnosed

It's been ten months since my diagnosis, and I'm confused. I have no problems breathing, really no symptoms to talk about. Emotionally I went into denial, yet...

It's been ten months since my diagnosis, and I'm confused. I have no problems br...

Lenocker68

•7 years ago

45 Replies

IPF

Hi my name is Rhonda, I have IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) officially diagnosed 3 1/2 years ago. I have a chronic cough, and terrible mucos in throat,...

Hi my name is Rhonda, I have IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) officially diag...

Rhonda2121

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Wildlife africa

Male lion in Kruger national park

Lionfire

•7 years ago

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•7 years ago

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Retrictive lung disease

Hello my name Courtney I'm 32 yrs old and I been diagnosed restricted lung disease? What do guys know about it

Hello my name Courtney I'm 32 yrs old and I been diagnosed restricted lung disea...

KBKJMOMMI

•7 years ago

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The Blame is on me.....

I don't know how to cope with knowing I did this to myself by smoking. I quit 30 years ago. I'm in good health otherwise n I would be on top of the world now...

I don't know how to cope with knowing I did this to myself by smoking. I quit 30...

MasseyMo

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Exacerbation/Colonisation.

I am relatively new to bronchiectasis having only been diagnosed within the last five years.My Consultant to whom I owe a great debt: "dug" me out of the COPD...

I am relatively new to bronchiectasis having only been diagnosed within the last...

locheil

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Fostair 200 and chest tightness

Hi I take two puffs twice a day of fostair 200 and it seems to be causing me chest tightness recently. Was fine for the first 6 weeks on it but now had chest...

Hi I take two puffs twice a day of fostair 200 and it seems to be causing me ch...

sinclair61

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Langerhans Disease of lungs

New to site I just keep saying i have langerhans disease in my lungs and who knows where else.

New to site I just keep saying i have langerhans disease in my lungs and who kno...

Lin76

•7 years ago

8 Replies

holiday time

Hi.. I,m new on this site , and was hoping to get some help? My husband has copd and a heart condition. He would like a holiday but we think we should stay in...

Hi.. I,m new on this site , and was hoping to get some help? My husband has copd...

suzeywong

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Here we go again!

Hi Folks, I have stage 3 COPD Had an extraction in April which resulted in lockjaw, severe infection, 3 days in hospital as emergency admission and 7 weeks of...

Hi Folks, I have stage 3 COPD Had an extraction in April which resulted in lockj...

Annieosb

•7 years ago

2 Replies

pin and needles

hope someone can help me today got up for work about 4am found it a bit hard getting dress same a bit more out of out of breath than norm but still feel ok...

hope someone can help me today got up for work about 4am found it a bit hard ge...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

I'm New - Hello

I’m new here. Hello everyone. WOW! It’s 3am and as far as I’m concerned I’ve overslept. I get 2 hours a night now - I must be doing something right. It’s now...

I’m new here. Hello everyone. WOW! It’s 3am and as far as I’m concerned I’ve ov...

Hidden

•7 years ago

52 Replies

Antibiotics, again

Well, latest sputum test shows still have H Influenza, had this over 18 months now and Staph infection, again. So, doxycycline again for two weeks. Has anyone...

Well, latest sputum test shows still have H Influenza, had this over 18 months n...

Poohpoohmad

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Cancer support

My friend has breast cancer and just had a lumpectomy die a few days ago. Prior to that she had some heavy duty chemo and then developed pneumonia which she...

My friend has breast cancer and just had a lumpectomy die a few days ago. Prior ...

Ronki

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Water tablets

I am now on water tablets, never took them before, but my feet and ankles are so swollen. Going to a 60th birthday party this weekend but a friend said I...

I am now on water tablets, never took them before, but my feet and ankles are...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Human Nature.

I know I shouldn't have it, but just one piece won't hurt. I certainly won't have more than one I'll tell you that for cert. Bye the eck though, that was...

I know I shouldn't have it, but just one piece won't hurt. I certainly won't ha...

Hidden

•7 years ago

11 Replies

BLF's Smart phone #battleforbreath campaign

Hi all, Respiratory health is being neglected. Lung disease affects the lives of over 12 million people and costs the NHS billions each year. Yet, not enough...

Hi all, Respiratory health is being neglected. Lung disease affects the lives o...

Hidden

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Camping

Hi Anyone been camping since being diagnosed? Thinking of going Thanks Sinclair

Hi Anyone been camping since being diagnosed? Thinking of going Thanks Si...

sinclair61

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Gardening with oxygen.

Hi! Looking for help from any other oxygen users on the page. I've been on ambulatory oxygen since January, and whilst it was difficult to accept at first,...

Hi! Looking for help from any other oxygen users on the page. I've been on ambul...

JudiW18

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Humour.

A man is driving down the road and breaks down near a monastery. He goes to the monastery, knocks on the door, and says, “My car broke down. Do you think I...

A man is driving down the road and breaks down near a monastery. He goes to the ...

stone-UK

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Fev1 ?

Hi All hope you are all ok. I have a question regarding Fev1. It is calculated on what is predicted, although what is that. For instance if your lung capacity...

Hi All hope you are all ok. I have a question regarding Fev1. It is calculated o...

david0740

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Adult langerhans (PLCH)

Please is there anyone out there who can help. My mom has been diagnosed with this horrible rare disease. I need information, a doctor with knowledge of this...

Please is there anyone out there who can help. My mom has been diagnosed with th...

Min97

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Hyperinflation of the lungs

Hello my name is Lawna. I was recently in a auto accident. I passed out behind the wheel of my car. I had a fainting incident just a month and half ago in the...

Hello my name is Lawna. I was recently in a auto accident. I passed out behind t...

Ltonzola

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Lung volume reduction operation

Anyone had the lung volume reduction op? What happens after five years.....looking for as much info as possible

Anyone had the lung volume reduction op? What happens after five years.....looki...

Lungvolume

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Quiery on Lung volume reduction

I have been told that l should have lung volume reduction op. Apparently it only lasts about 5 years. What happens after that ?

I have been told that l should have lung volume reduction op. Apparently it only...

Lungvolume

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Rattling chest

I have had a bad chest infection sputum test done given right antibiotics eventually. But now I'm left with this awful rattling sound when I breathe. I feel...

I have had a bad chest infection sputum test done given right antibiotics eventu...

patj

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Reocurring chest infections

Hi all I'm new to this site but have found you after hours of looking up my symptoms. I had 4 chest infections last year one being pluerisy the infections were...

Hi all I'm new to this site but have found you after hours of looking up my symp...

Swilliams79

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Asthma with constant chest infections

Right, this is where I am at. Been back to the doctors this evening, chest infection still on going. He as given me yet another antibiotic clarithromycin,...

Right, this is where I am at. Been back to the doctors this evening, chest infec...

Linnet711

•7 years ago

12 Replies

LCH -Langerhans cell histiocytosis in jaw

hello I hope somebody can answer me .I was diagnosed with LCH 1 month ago but I have it located only in my lower jaw? So they offer me radio or chemo therapy...

hello I hope somebody can answer me .I was diagnosed with LCH 1 month ago but I...

mary27bogd

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for August 2017

Copd and emphysema diagnosed

IPF

Wildlife africa

Lepe beach 💝💝

Retrictive lung disease

The Blame is on me.....

Exacerbation/Colonisation.

Fostair 200 and chest tightness

Langerhans Disease of lungs

holiday time

Here we go again!

pin and needles

I'm New - Hello

Antibiotics, again

Cancer support

Water tablets

Human Nature.

BLF's Smart phone #battleforbreath campaign

Camping

Gardening with oxygen.

Humour.

Fev1 ?

Adult langerhans (PLCH)

Hyperinflation of the lungs

Lung volume reduction operation

Quiery on Lung volume reduction

Rattling chest

Reocurring chest infections

Asthma with constant chest infections

LCH -Langerhans cell histiocytosis in jaw

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