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How long do have i have as an estimate

Hi all new to this site, been scared silly about my diagnoses for past few months i am a single mum aged 38 and have two beautiful kids both under age of 13....

Hi all new to this site, been scared silly about my diagnoses for past few month...

Fuzzybee22

•6 years ago

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Respiratory Arrest

Hi, i had a respiratory arrest on 3rd January at home. I didn’t know what was happening except I couldn’t breathe. Managed to ring ambulance and text neighbour...

Hi, i had a respiratory arrest on 3rd January at home. I didn’t know what was ha...

Pearly1

•6 years ago

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Support...

I wanted to say thanks for everyone being part of this forum and the support I receive from everyone here. I care for my 81 year old Mum who has COPD, she has...

I wanted to say thanks for everyone being part of this forum and the support I r...

Phil40

•6 years ago

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Incruse inhaler

I have just been given Incruse by my consultant. Its seems to be making my cough worse and it feels terrible when I use it. I have another powder inhaler as...

I have just been given Incruse by my consultant. Its seems to be making my coug...

CarolHarte

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Pneumonia

I’ve had a copd diagnosis for 4 years now - i’m 64 and have been really well as a result of doing loads of exercise, using a salt pipe nd taking up the...

I’ve had a copd diagnosis for 4 years now - i’m 64 and have been really well as ...

frances21

•6 years ago

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Good breathing and relaxation

https://youtu.be/Yz_wOza-7z Very pleasant and useful! Have a good day xx Fran Big cat!! Thanks to the BBC 😻

https://youtu.be/Yz_wOza-7z Very pleasant and useful! Have a good day xx Fran ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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CT scan results

Well last week had a contrast CT scan. Had the results the day after. Today I have just arranged to see the doctor so appointment in just over an hour and...

Well last week had a contrast CT scan. Had the results the day after. Today I ha...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

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Sand Dust

Just thinking do i stay home today? the haze in the photo is sand dust. A bit more than usual.

Just thinking do i stay home today? the haze in the photo is sand dust. A bit mo...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

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Emphysema

I’m 42 and female. Quit SMOKING 10 yrs ago at age 33. Just diagnosed with moderate emphasema. Welcome advice :)) TIA

I’m 42 and female. Quit SMOKING 10 yrs ago at age 33. Just diagnosed with modera...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Feeling down post op...

Sorry to be a moaner but no one else to talk to. My husband doesn't understand the discomfort and keeps saying he told me not to have the operation. I'm so...

Sorry to be a moaner but no one else to talk to. My husband doesn't understand t...

Shancock

•6 years ago

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Tired

Hi as some of you know from older posts I have Emphysmea doc said other week it is stage 3 . I seem to have a day were I can do most things all be it slow then...

Hi as some of you know from older posts I have Emphysmea doc said other week it ...

Lyn1955

•6 years ago

6 Replies

curious

thankyou all for replying regarding the salt pipe i think it's working I feel better but time will tell and I've had a salt lamp for month'it's always on its...

thankyou all for replying regarding the salt pipe i think it's working I feel be...

Dion3844o1

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Long term side effects of Nebuliser daily with 7% Hypertonic Saline

I am new to this forum and recently diagnosed with Bronchiectasis with associated Lung Scarring.So trying to educate myself in order to deal with this killing...

I am new to this forum and recently diagnosed with Bronchiectasis with associate...

enm1sg

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Taking Turmeric whilst on satins

Hi all hope you are coping OK. I heard that it is bad to take turmeric if you are taking satins. Can anyone confirm this please as I've been taking it for well...

Hi all hope you are coping OK. I heard that it is bad to take turmeric if you ar...

Harry13

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Invasive aspergillosis/sarcoidosis

Hello I’m feeling a bit fed up with being ill I suffer with sarcoidosis of the lungs and invasive aspergillosis I was diagnosed about 13 years ago since then I...

Hello I’m feeling a bit fed up with being ill I suffer with sarcoidosis of the l...

marypoppy49

•6 years ago

4 Replies

COPD & Pulmonary Embolisms

I am in need of help from our community again. I have just been diagnosed for the second time with multiple PEs and also have COPD. My questions are thus: 1)...

I am in need of help from our community again. I have just been diagnosed for th...

Kristen48

•6 years ago

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Just came across this - Interesting notes about COPD classification errors

I am sure there must be some mistakes in this because the numbers stated are very low considering. But then again it is an American study and there are a lot...

I am sure there must be some mistakes in this because the numbers stated are ve...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Home Spirometer

Hi again all - I hope you are all well this morning. I am considering buying a hand held spirometer and was wondering if any of you have gone down this route....

Hi again all - I hope you are all well this morning. I am considering buying a h...

andyrrc

•6 years ago

18 Replies

can anybody help me?

to cut a long storyshort. i have been up to southamton hospital twice , once for a scan and the second time for the results, any how up we go to get my...

to cut a long storyshort. i have been up to southamton hospital twice , once for...

kapre

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Its only me,

Hello,I am new , Ihave COPD,Litchen Planus,Spondylosis,and on list for new hip.I am thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance. Would anyone care to give...

Hello,I am new , Ihave COPD,Litchen Planus,Spondylosis,and on list for new hip.I...

r0yalalbert

•6 years ago

8 Replies

💼 You Ever Get The Feeling Your Lung Diease Is Catching UP With You.

Just of late LAST day or Two I have not been able to lay flat in bed 🛏 as my belly breathing is intermittent staggered HARD WORK 😓 As been waking me up and...

Just of late LAST day or Two I have not been able to lay flat in bed 🛏 as my be...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

which one is more effective in reducing lungs scarring pirfenidone or nintedanib based on long terms clinical trial

Both these drugs pirfenidone and nintedanib available in the market since long time for treatment for fibrosis or lungs scarring My question is which one is...

Both these drugs pirfenidone and nintedanib available in the market since long t...

enm1sg

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Xolair Thoughts

Hi All, I have started Xolair and am wondering do any of you guys have experiences in it. Good or bad? I was reading somewhere that it causes anaphylaxis. Did...

Hi All, I have started Xolair and am wondering do any of you guys have experienc...

Aido101

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Stats

Been reading quite a few posts off people with copd or bronchiectasis saying there stats are (whatever number it is) how are people getting their stats please...

Been reading quite a few posts off people with copd or bronchiectasis saying the...

Usgang

•6 years ago

11 Replies

I T Struggling.

Just getting started.not very teknowledgeable. My wife has been diagnosed with COPD .Trying to figure how to answer a post.Sorry ,Will introduce my self later

Just getting started.not very teknowledgeable. My wife has been diagnosed with ...

Andy5C

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Normal spirometry but COPD?

Hi all, I posted about an ongoing cough I've had a while ago (background here: https://healthunlocked.com/blf/posts/137007575/does-this-sound-like-copd). My...

Hi all, I posted about an ongoing cough I've had a while ago (background here: h...

tirez

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Red Spots under nose

To all the kind people who tried to help me with this problem I went to consultant dermatologist yesterday and he diagnosed perioral dermatitis which is a...

To all the kind people who tried to help me with this problem I went to consulta...

S627

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Sounds familiar.

So many of us are suffering worse this winter that anything that raises a smile is welcome...hope this helps. ......................................... In...

So many of us are suffering worse this winter that anything that raises a smile ...

Johnem

•6 years ago

11 Replies

curious

just out of curiosity has anyone tried a salt pipe .

Dion3844o1

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Weak legs

I am 83 and have C.O.P.D. Recently, I have noticed that my legs are getting weak and I fear falling over. I don't get about much; is this the reason? has...

I am 83 and have C.O.P.D. Recently, I have noticed that my legs are getting wea...

Sapper21

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2018

How long do have i have as an estimate

Respiratory Arrest

Support...

Incruse inhaler

Pneumonia

Good breathing and relaxation

CT scan results

Sand Dust

Emphysema

Feeling down post op...

Tired

curious

Long term side effects of Nebuliser daily with 7% Hypertonic Saline

Taking Turmeric whilst on satins

Invasive aspergillosis/sarcoidosis

COPD & Pulmonary Embolisms

Just came across this - Interesting notes about COPD classification errors

Home Spirometer

can anybody help me?

Its only me,

💼 You Ever Get The Feeling Your Lung Diease Is Catching UP With You.

which one is more effective in reducing lungs scarring pirfenidone or nintedanib based on long terms clinical trial

Xolair Thoughts

Stats

I T Struggling.

Normal spirometry but COPD?

Red Spots under nose

Sounds familiar.

curious

Weak legs

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