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COPD and Bronchiectasis conflicting advice rant

Sorry for the rant, I have severe COPD, Bronchiectasis and had a pseudomonas pneumonia last year that lasted for several months. The government advice as you...

Sorry for the rant, I have severe COPD, Bronchiectasis and had a pseudomonas pne...

Sazza57

•4 years ago

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Covid19 & Copd

Just a thought, I'm wondering if a cure for the virus will help those suffering from COPD, as the virus seems to attack the lungs, worth thinking about.

Just a thought, I'm wondering if a cure for the virus will help those suffering ...

Jansy16

•4 years ago

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Warfarin cause raised BP

Hi all I have been on warfarin now for around 15 years, I’m now 51 and I have found out my blood pressure is raised. Especially the diastolic number in the...

Hi all I have been on warfarin now for around 15 years, I’m now 51 and I have fo...

Snooker79

•4 years ago

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Shielding

Hello all, my first post. I am clinically very vulnerable and I'm very confused. My daughter reckons I can go outside for a walk now, but I've had no...

Hello all, my first post. I am clinically very vulnerable and I'm very confused....

Gardengnome62

•4 years ago

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PLANTS ARE GREAT!

I love plants and have many different kinds indoors and outdoors in the garden. I recently read an article online about good plants and some to avoid....

I love plants and have many different kinds indoors and outdoors in the garden....

RoadRunner44

•4 years ago

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A potential new weapon in the war against superbugs.

University of Melbourne researchers are finding ways to beat dangerous superbugs with ‘resistance resistant’ antibiotics, and it could help in our fight...

University of Melbourne researchers are finding ways to beat dangerous superbugs...

2greys

•4 years ago

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BBQ

Hi everyone hope you all ok.I have copd and I'm finding bbq from my neighbours are really bothering me.my chest goes tight and uncomfortable.I did mention to...

Hi everyone hope you all ok.I have copd and I'm finding bbq from my neighbours a...

Madonna1

•4 years ago

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Rocket, arugula, rucola: how genetics determines the health benefits and whether you like this leafy green.

Love it or hate it, rocket is popular all over the world. Also known as arugula, roquette and rucola, it’s known for its pungent and peppery flavours. It might...

Love it or hate it, rocket is popular all over the world. Also known as arugula,...

2greys

•4 years ago

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COVID-19 Immunity Research as of May 21, 2020

Control of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) will largely depend on having the majority of the population immune, either through infection or...

Control of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) will largely depend on ha...

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie needs advice please

Hi Everyone hope you are keeping safe and well. I am yet to get an exact diagnosis just 'ILD' at the moment. Haven't been able to see my consultant face to...

Hi Everyone hope you are keeping safe and well. I am yet to get an exact diagnos...

Kimlu

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Birthday book

Sending birthday greetings to a member yesterday reminded me of our family birthday book. The first entry was dated 1886 it's a beautiful leather notebook with...

Sending birthday greetings to a member yesterday reminded me of our family birth...

ninelives

•4 years ago

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A better model for neutrophil-related diseases.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, researchers are turning their attention to the virus’ biology, mechanism of action, and possible treatments. One...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, researchers are turning their atte...

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Confused

Mask or no mask? Apparently wearing a mask will not prevent the spread but it will help protect the public from those infected. Also, people with lung disease...

Mask or no mask? Apparently wearing a mask will not prevent the spread but it w...

Eilyfoley

•4 years ago

7 Replies

I cannot run without gasping for air

Hello, I am new to this website. in 1998, I was diagnosed in Ireland with Bronchiectasis and a couple of years later, this diagnosis was contradicted in...

Hello, I am new to this website. in 1998, I was diagnosed in Ireland with Bronch...

Alice-D

•4 years ago

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Sores in nose - chemotherapy

Apart from a runny nose with chemotherapy (Carboplatin/Pemetrexed) I'm also getting sores that are very similar to cold sores - tried betnovate cream, but not...

Apart from a runny nose with chemotherapy (Carboplatin/Pemetrexed) I'm also gett...

MacColl

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Invisible killer.

Well mum thought it was time to go for our walk. We went in the evening so to avoid humans the invisible germ carriers that can lerk around any corner luckily...

Well mum thought it was time to go for our walk. We went in the evening so to av...

Pokermon

•4 years ago

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Pneumonia

Has anyone used Breo Ellipta for pneumonia. My doctor prescribed me this inhaler. please let me know.

Has anyone used Breo Ellipta for pneumonia. My doctor prescribed me this inhaler...

Mother347

•4 years ago

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Mild COPD best climate in uk

Hi all . I have 5 years now in the UK . I cannot leave as my kids love the country and climate . Short version of my story : living in Cyprus not problems till...

Hi all . I have 5 years now in the UK . I cannot leave as my kids love the count...

Gabicku

•4 years ago

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Bronchiectasis & Hay fever

Hi Do any of you here who have bronchiectasis also suffer from hayfever ? I went out for a walk today to get some air in my lungs but the pollen count has...

Hi Do any of you here who have bronchiectasis also suffer from hayfever ? I wen...

TG58

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Shielding or not. The replies

What a good group of very sensible people. Thank you for all the replies and gives me more moral support to stay put for a month at least. Keep calm, keep fit...

What a good group of very sensible people. Thank you for all the replies and giv...

mikeadams51

•4 years ago

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Primrose123

I received this text message from my GP surgery. I am at a loss as to what this means, especially if the patient has a long term illness.....

I received this text message from my GP surgery. I am at a loss as to what this ...

primrose123

•4 years ago

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New effective treatment for inflammatory diseases found.

New research conducted by the University of Liverpool and AKL Research and Development Ltd (AKLRD), published in Inflammopharmacology, highlights the potential...

New research conducted by the University of Liverpool and AKL Research and Devel...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Just over half of adults strictly sticking to lockdown guidelines as confidence in government falls.

The ongoing study, which was launched in the week before lockdown, is funded by the Nuffield Foundation with additional support from Wellcome and UK Research...

The ongoing study, which was launched in the week before lockdown, is funded by ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus: the importance of ventilation.

Using laser light techniques, UvA physicists and medical researchers have found that small cough droplets, potentially containing virus particles, can float in...

Using laser light techniques, UvA physicists and medical researchers have found ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Thank you for making my 80th birthday special!

Lovely to hear from so many of you and thank you Cas for setting up this way of greeting each other on our birthdays. Someone asked what is the Cornish for...

Lovely to hear from so many of you and thank you Cas for setting up this way of ...

Pentreath

Volunteer•4 years ago

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Blood in phelgm

Hi my husband suffers with copd & sometimes there is some very light colourd blood in the mucus when he clears his lungs then is disapears does this happen to...

Hi my husband suffers with copd & sometimes there is some very light colourd blo...

Kyraleeds

•4 years ago

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Air Force scientists develop means for detecting early stages of lung problems caused by COVID-19.

Air Force Research Laboratory scientists are working with University of Michigan and Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) researchers to...

Air Force Research Laboratory scientists are working with University of Michigan...

2greys

•4 years ago

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On the beach sundown sunday

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Blackbird6

•4 years ago

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Welcome to the world baby

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Blackbird6

•4 years ago

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Shielding or not

In view of the change to us being shielded should we take advantage of the easing. I think that having stayed put for ten weeks thus four more to the end of...

In view of the change to us being shielded should we take advantage of the easin...

mikeadams51

•4 years ago

23 Replies

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Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for June 2020

COPD and Bronchiectasis conflicting advice rant

Covid19 & Copd

Warfarin cause raised BP

Shielding

PLANTS ARE GREAT!

A potential new weapon in the war against superbugs.

BBQ

Rocket, arugula, rucola: how genetics determines the health benefits and whether you like this leafy green.

COVID-19 Immunity Research as of May 21, 2020

Newbie needs advice please

Birthday book

A better model for neutrophil-related diseases.

Confused

I cannot run without gasping for air

Sores in nose - chemotherapy

Invisible killer.

Pneumonia

Mild COPD best climate in uk

Bronchiectasis & Hay fever

Shielding or not. The replies

Primrose123

New effective treatment for inflammatory diseases found.

Just over half of adults strictly sticking to lockdown guidelines as confidence in government falls.

Coronavirus: the importance of ventilation.

Thank you for making my 80th birthday special!

Blood in phelgm

Air Force scientists develop means for detecting early stages of lung problems caused by COVID-19.

On the beach sundown sunday

Welcome to the world baby

Shielding or not

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