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Constant chest infections with asthma

I have been an asthmatic for more than 30 years. And the last couple of years I seem to be having back to back chest infections and I don't know why. I'm a 60...

I have been an asthmatic for more than 30 years. And the last couple of years I ...

Linnet711

•7 years ago

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Blessed1953

Having issues with getting hot even with ac on. Seems like i sweat at the least bit of exertion;didnt know if anyone else had similar issues. 🔥

Having issues with getting hot even with ac on. Seems like i sweat at the least...

Blessed1953

•7 years ago

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Chest infection?

Hi hope everyone is well. Was wondering If anyone with asthma has a really sensitive chest like a naseous feeling especially when breathing out. Or has anyone...

Hi hope everyone is well. Was wondering If anyone with asthma has a really sensi...

Mandylou20

•7 years ago

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Son 20+admissions chest related getting nowhere fast!

Hi, my son is seven he has had 20+admissions to hospital for his chest, I have just applied for and received his hospital records. He has had six pneumonias...

Hi, my son is seven he has had 20+admissions to hospital for his chest, I have j...

Rorojackson

•7 years ago

51 Replies

Would a ct scan show chronic bronchitis?

Hi, I just wondered if anyone could shed light on if a ct scan would show chronic bronchitis? Thank you.

Hi, I just wondered if anyone could shed light on if a ct scan would show chroni...

evizza

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Fighting the system

I am getting a little nearer getting assessed for ambulatory oxygen. It has only been five months since it was recommended ! And so far I have been doing all...

I am getting a little nearer getting assessed for ambulatory oxygen. It has only...

Carnival567

•7 years ago

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iGo portable concentrator

I have Been loaned the concentrator with a view to using it in our tourer But it only goes to 3 and I'm on 3 rest 4 ambultary constant has anybody used one...

I have Been loaned the concentrator with a view to using it in our tourer But it...

Time_2_drink

•7 years ago

3 Replies

In crisis

Hi all, i was diagnosed with copd 3 yrs ago. I have to hang my head in shame that i still smoke!!! I know im dicing with death, my dad died at 65 of a heart...

Hi all, i was diagnosed with copd 3 yrs ago. I have to hang my head in shame tha...

melaniedovey

•7 years ago

43 Replies

Is exercise always beneficial??

Hello there. After a lazy holiday away and a few housebound rainy days lately, I have come to the startling conclusion that my brisk daily dog walks (2 x 1...

Hello there. After a lazy holiday away and a few housebound rainy days lately, I...

Fennella02

•7 years ago

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Side- effects of itraconazole

Hi I'm new here. It's like finding friends. I have bronchiectasis following a severe pneumonia 18 years ago. After multiple useless treatments of antibiotics I...

Hi I'm new here. It's like finding friends. I have bronchiectasis following a se...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Before 11am - Flu jab reminder

Hi all, I've just received a txt from GP surgery re flu jab walk in clinics so thought I'd remind everyone to aim to have jab before 11am for maximum......

Hi all, I've just received a txt from GP surgery re flu jab walk in clinics so t...

northernlass

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Scared

I appear to have NSIP of the fibrotic type which isn't exactly the best news. The last ten days I have become breathless when walking which annoys me. Has...

I appear to have NSIP of the fibrotic type which isn't exactly the best news. Th...

Hokeycokey

•7 years ago

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8 months fagless

Today I'm 8 months fagless. Stage 3 copd is just a number. In the last 8 months iv lost 2 stone have walked miles too many to mention jogged and in the last 3...

Today I'm 8 months fagless. Stage 3 copd is just a number. In the last 8 months ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

42 Replies

Starting a trial

Hi! I'm going to be in a clinical trial on a particular high blood pressure med that has already shown some positive results in slowing progression of COPD...

Hi! I'm going to be in a clinical trial on a particular high blood pressure m...

Donnabelle

•7 years ago

9 Replies

ABPA and bronchestasis ... exhaustion .... Please help

Hi. Is there anyone on here that has ABPA and bronchectasis as suffers with extreme exhaustion and cannot work. My husband is 48 and no energy what so ever...

Hi. Is there anyone on here that has ABPA and bronchectasis as suffers with extr...

jaynebshp

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Relieved, confused & fed up!

So, the consultant has discharged me as there's nothing long with my lungs! Okay, l wheeze all day and night, l bring up disgusting tasting green phlegm all...

So, the consultant has discharged me as there's nothing long with my lungs! Okay...

Poohpoohmad

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Ambulatory Adventures part 2

Had to go to London again to attend business meet with suitably expensive French lawyer,Journey out from Manchester accompanied by my newly acquired american...

Had to go to London again to attend business meet with suitably expensive French...

skischool

•7 years ago

6 Replies

can someone clarify please

hi everyone the last breathing test I had done I blew 185 I was told I was stage 2 bordering stage 3 I had one today I'm now 143 can some clarify is this is...

hi everyone the last breathing test I had done I blew 185 I was told I was stage...

scaife1

•7 years ago

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Singing with the Wigan warblers more improvements means no rush to surgeries

Check up after my cat scan was expecting to hear if suitable for endobroncial valves Feb 2016 referral for lung transplant assessment fev1 had dropped to 29%...

Check up after my cat scan was expecting to hear if suitable for endobroncial va...

1hopefuture

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Aero chamber cleaning

Does anyone have any helpful advice for cleaning their aero chamber plus? I am finding soapy water isn't really doing the job, and the fact that I need it for...

Does anyone have any helpful advice for cleaning their aero chamber plus? I am ...

Hayley_

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Help please

Hi everyone I am new here my go send me for a chest ct scan about 2 mouths ago I received a later to day, on the later says 1 ct scan of the chest is...

Hi everyone I am new here my go send me for a chest ct scan about 2 mouths ago ...

1albert

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Shortness of breath at rest

Hi, I have mentioned this before but wanted some further thoughts on this after recent developments My fev is in the high 80s, usually about 87/88%. My...

Hi, I have mentioned this before but wanted some further thoughts on this after...

sinclair61

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Loose stools

Hi, Apologies for the rather graphic title but i was wondering if this is common? Ever since I had my flare in January I go to the toilet far more regularly....

Hi, Apologies for the rather graphic title but i was wondering if this is commo...

sinclair61

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Pulmonary embolisms

Hi there my name is Beth and I'm 24. I first had pulmonary embolism in 2015 and have just been diagnosed with them again. Is there anyone on here that has had...

Hi there my name is Beth and I'm 24. I first had pulmonary embolism in 2015 and...

Bethscarlett

•7 years ago

5 Replies

COPD advice please...

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with COPD when I was 58 and gave up smoking 3 years ago I am 66 now and in Stage 4. Although I am still fairly active, walking,...

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with COPD when I was 58 and gave up smoking 3 ye...

SteveHill

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Scared witless

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with moderate COPD. I'm 65 and have smoked for the last 50 years. I packed in straight away but all I can think about is "how long...

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with moderate COPD. I'm 65 and have smoked for the ...

GrannyPamG

•7 years ago

34 Replies

Feeling awful

Hi All. I'm wondering if anyone has these symptoms and what it is. I've had a 3 week course of prednisone steroids and 5 days of antibiotics. Now finished and...

Hi All. I'm wondering if anyone has these symptoms and what it is. I've had a 3 ...

dogwork123

•7 years ago

8 Replies

One step forward and two steps back

Try as I might, it is difficult to remain positive at times. I finally visit the Doc today to sort out my increasing list of symptoms. I came away with...

Try as I might, it is difficult to remain positive at times. I finally visit the...

Eco1

•7 years ago

10 Replies

A little perplexed

Okay, so here's my story. I have stage 4 emphysema. For the last month or so i'm having more shortness of breath. I went to the pulmunologist today and had...

Okay, so here's my story. I have stage 4 emphysema. For the last month or so i'm...

Batbara

•7 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for August 2017

Constant chest infections with asthma

Blessed1953

Chest infection?

Son 20+admissions chest related getting nowhere fast!

Would a ct scan show chronic bronchitis?

Fighting the system

iGo portable concentrator

In crisis

Is exercise always beneficial??

Side- effects of itraconazole

Before 11am - Flu jab reminder

Scared

8 months fagless

Starting a trial

ABPA and bronchestasis ... exhaustion .... Please help

Relieved, confused & fed up!

Ambulatory Adventures part 2

can someone clarify please

Singing with the Wigan warblers more improvements means no rush to surgeries

Aero chamber cleaning

Help please

Shortness of breath at rest

Loose stools

Pulmonary embolisms

COPD advice please...

More problems!

Scared witless

Feeling awful

One step forward and two steps back

A little perplexed

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