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Cool!

The weather's turned quite chilly. There's snow and hail about. But nothing stops a northern lass When there's washing to put out.

The weather's turned quite chilly. There's snow and hail about. But nothing stop...

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•6 years ago

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Could use some advice

Hi everyone Happy Friday from the states. So since my last post my ct scan came back clear and my spirometer was within normal limits. Good news but I'm still...

Hi everyone Happy Friday from the states. So since my last post my ct scan came...

Hidden

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Short survey

Hi everyone One of our partners who have help fund specific project for the BLF have asked for some information about living with COPD. If you would like to...

Hi everyone One of our partners who have help fund specific project for the BLF...

Carol_ALUK

Partner•6 years ago

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Revitive Aerosure device

I have recently seen this device as a drug free option that claims to improve lung capacity. Does anyone know anything about this or used one ? Any advice...

I have recently seen this device as a drug free option that claims to improve lu...

ClaraC

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Steroids and COPD.

There have been a number of questions regarding steroids recently I found this article useful in explaining why they are prescribed....

There have been a number of questions regarding steroids recently I found this a...

Badbessie

•6 years ago

7 Replies

New 'Trojan horse' antibiotic promising

This shows great promise in human trials. Theoretically it could mean a new way to treat resistant bacteria. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45983320

This shows great promise in human trials. Theoretically it could mean a new way ...

Badbessie

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Another question about CTEPH

Hey, about seven years ago, I had a massive saddle pulmonary embolism. Apparently it did a lot of damage to my lungs. I have recently been diagnosed with a...

Hey, about seven years ago, I had a massive saddle pulmonary embolism. Apparentl...

blizzard2014

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Lung Transplant outcomes differences between Transplant Centers

Hello I would like to ask if when being referred for transplant did the respiratory consultant offer a choice in the transplant center. The reason I ask is...

Hello I would like to ask if when being referred for transplant did the respirat...

Queenbean

•6 years ago

6 Replies

New member with bronchiectasis

Hi all, Recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis after a lifelong history of chest/breathing issues (lobectomy as a baby, asthma since toddler age). Mostly under...

Hi all, Recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis after a lifelong history of chest...

Rattle

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Yet another infection

Have. The drip they said. You have a good chance itl wipe the infection out they said, yep for all 2 days until next 1 kicks in same old week after week I...

Have. The drip they said. You have a good chance itl wipe the infection out they...

Dion3844o1

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Coughing

Can anyone help me out with hints on how to control my coughing as it causes me severe distress trying to breathe hope to learn more about these problems when...

Can anyone help me out with hints on how to control my coughing as it causes me ...

Duff1953

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Where is our Caspiana ?

Not Heard from Caspiana for a little while, Any one know where she may be. I was wanting to send a message, can't bring her up. Thinking of You my...

Not Heard from Caspiana for a little while, Any one know where she may be. I w...

Hacienda

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Flowers still looking lovely in October

I have shared this Scene before. When I first Planted them. When they Bloomed all through Summer. Now with Autumn Here, They are Hanging on to Life, Much like...

I have shared this Scene before. When I first Planted them. When they Bloomed al...

Hacienda

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Sundown the other night

😊😊

Blackbird2

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Cooler weather

I find after the first frost my breathing is so much better.. Went out to Peggy's Cove to take some fall pictures.

I find after the first frost my breathing is so much better.. Went out to Peggy'...

Clamdigger

•6 years ago

18 Replies

We all need a fan?

Hiya everyone, In addition to the twice weekly catchup regarding the Pulmonary rehab course I have recently started. I ought to add ,for those of us who...

Hiya everyone, In addition to the twice weekly catchup regarding the Pulmon...

canalchris

•6 years ago

10 Replies

TRIMBO

It has come to my notice they have started to put a lot off us on TRIMBO now just like they did with Fostair ,I have been on it a few months and cant say it...

It has come to my notice they have started to put a lot off us on TRIMBO now ju...

shadow4me

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Fostair and awful headaches

Morning everyone - Has anyone had terrible headaches using fostair. I mean feeling sick style headaches. Just wondering if it’s safe to continue with it. Thank...

Morning everyone - Has anyone had terrible headaches using fostair. I mean feeli...

Hellodolly

•6 years ago

18 Replies

CBD oil and Hemp oil

Thinking of trying these are they first me I use inhalers . And hubby on blood pressure tablets. Read so good things about them.

Thinking of trying these are they first me I use inhalers . And hubby on blood p...

Spacecat1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Is it my imagination?

Hello my friends .. I do hope you are as well as can be .. just a quick question this fine morning.. Started taking Clarithromycin my second antibiotic in two...

Hello my friends .. I do hope you are as well as can be .. just a quick question...

Candyred

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Sidetracked.

Something takes my interest, Not what I had in mind. Most likely on a subject Of a vastly different kind. I check with Mr Google To see what he does say....

Something takes my interest, Not what I had in mind. Most likely on a subject Of...

Hidden

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Second visit , Pulmonary rehab

Well here as promised last Friday is the second instalment of the PR experience. Since last Friday I have try to be more active, walking further in the...

Well here as promised last Friday is the second instalment of the PR experience....

canalchris

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Has any one tried Stiolto Respimat

Has anyone tried Stiolto Respimat-tiotropium bromide and olodaterol Inhalation Spray? My doctor just gave it to me yesterday and said it was new. It is taken...

Has anyone tried Stiolto Respimat-tiotropium bromide and olodaterol Inhalation S...

Ribbon36

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Ct scan and report copy ?

Hi, I am wanting my gp surgery to access my ct scan and report, they have told me I have to ring oncology .?? Any help please it has to be downloaded...

Hi, I am wanting my gp surgery to access my ct scan and report, they have told m...

carolg1

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Withholding of Consultants diagnosis from patients by GP!

I am new here! Five years ago I was diagnosed by a GP Locum as having "Swimming Induced Asthma" having been swimming a mile every other day for over 20...

I am new here! Five years ago I was diagnosed by a GP Locum as having "Swimmin...

dumpton

•6 years ago

22 Replies

COPD and Braltus side effects?

Hi all - new here, COPD patient - changed from Spiriva to Braltus (approx 1 month ago), developed large red, itchy hives on backs of hands. Has anyone else...

Hi all - new here, COPD patient - changed from Spiriva to Braltus (approx 1 mont...

Zenga

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Holby last night

Hi all, did anyone watch Holby last night a porter at the hospital was rushed in after I believe collapsing told he had c.o.p.d and immediately went into...

Hi all, did anyone watch Holby last night a porter at the hospital was rushed in...

lynisa48

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Basket case

Arrietty in her basket, in her cupboard. (Sums up perfectly how I feel) Doing better'n me. I wouldn't trade you Brexit, but I would oh so happily reside in...

Arrietty in her basket, in her cupboard. (Sums up perfectly how I feel) Doing ...

TomTitTot

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Dorset Salt Therapy

"By exposing your body to salty air your symptoms like breathless ness, productive cough will gradually improve" So the blurb says. I am being encouraged to...

"By exposing your body to salty air your symptoms like breathless ness, producti...

ffederbompou

•6 years ago

20 Replies

A bigger fish to fry!

Aria’s been keeping busy 😋 and so have I 🤓. On Thursday morning, Mum and I are leaving for Switzerland. She will be medically assisted. It took some...

Aria’s been keeping busy 😋 and so have I 🤓. On Thursday morning, Mum and I are...

Hidden

•6 years ago

51 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for October 2018

Cool!

Could use some advice

Short survey

Revitive Aerosure device

Steroids and COPD.

New 'Trojan horse' antibiotic promising

Another question about CTEPH

Lung Transplant outcomes differences between Transplant Centers

New member with bronchiectasis

Yet another infection

Coughing

Where is our Caspiana ?

Flowers still looking lovely in October

Sundown the other night

Cooler weather

We all need a fan?

TRIMBO

Fostair and awful headaches

CBD oil and Hemp oil

Is it my imagination?

Sidetracked.

Second visit , Pulmonary rehab

Has any one tried Stiolto Respimat

Ct scan and report copy ?

Withholding of Consultants diagnosis from patients by GP!

COPD and Braltus side effects?

Holby last night

Basket case

Dorset Salt Therapy

A bigger fish to fry!

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