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Help me find medical assistance!

It's my first time here. I don't know how it works. But I desperately need to ask for help in getting treatment for Pulmonary hypertension, lung fibrosis and...

It's my first time here. I don't know how it works. But I desperately need to as...

5akhi

•3 years ago

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Holiday art class

I’ve never done painting before and me and my sister have just been to an art class with the theme of waves...here’s what I came up with. It’s not Picasso...

I’ve never done painting before and me and my sister have just been to an art cl...

madonbrew

•3 years ago

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Confused asthmatic

Hi, hope someone can offer some advice please. I am a life long asthmatic, quite severe, it has put me in hospital several times over the years. Anyway, it...

Hi, hope someone can offer some advice please. I am a life long asthmatic, quit...

GrandadPig

•3 years ago

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A potter in the woods

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Blackbird8

•3 years ago

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Blue Badge & PIP

Evening everyone, 2 weeks ago i applied on line for a Blue Badge, answered all questions & submitted 5 pages of Hospital documents backing up my bullous...

Evening everyone, 2 weeks ago i applied on line for a Blue Badge, answered all ...

1968

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Medically suspended today

Hi all, Hope everybody keeping safe and well. An update on my situation. I have been medically suspended today. They want me to see occupational health but...

Hi all, Hope everybody keeping safe and well. An update on my situation. I have...

AmmeA

•4 years ago

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Breath test for COVID-19 provides almost instant results

A study led by Loughborough University has shown that Covid-19 can be detected through a non-invasive breath test and provide results almost instantly. Working...

A study led by Loughborough University has shown that Covid-19 can be detected t...

2greys

•4 years ago

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A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies fade over time – but how concerned should we be?

Newly released research suggests that levels of antibodies against the coronavirus have declined across the UK population since testing began. Having randomly...

Newly released research suggests that levels of antibodies against the coronavir...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Cigarette smoke can reprogram cells in your airways, causing COPD to hang on after smoking ends.

Smoking is the most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an often fatal respiratory condition that afflicts millions of Americans. But for...

Smoking is the most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an of...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Being sick bringing up sticky phlegm (IPF)

I have IPF, over the past 4 weeks I have been wrenching/coughing most mornings and bringing up white sticky/bubbly phlegm from my stomach, which I've had...

I have IPF, over the past 4 weeks I have been wrenching/coughing most mornings a...

pauld8

•4 years ago

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Hypersensitivity

My husband takes Beclometasone in inhaler form . He uses in the morning,two puffs. He has been told to use again in the eve. He reacts badly . He can’t sleep ,...

My husband takes Beclometasone in inhaler form . He uses in the morning,two puff...

Terence65

•4 years ago

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Exercising one arm has twice the benefits.

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed that training one arm can improve strength and decrease muscle loss in the other arm – without even...

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed that training one ar...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Scientists map structure of potent antibody against coronavirus.

Scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle have shown that a potent antibody from a COVID-19 survivor interferes with a key feature on the...

Scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle have shown that ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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High vitamin A, E, and D intake linked to fewer respiratory complaints in adults.

High intakes of vitamins A, E, and D are linked to fewer respiratory illnesses, experts have suggested, as they called for further research into their effect...

High intakes of vitamins A, E, and D are linked to fewer respiratory illnesses, ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Powerbreathe IMT

My physio has recommended I use one of these to help with the symptoms of bronchiectasis. I'm interested to know of people's experience please.

My physio has recommended I use one of these to help with the symptoms of bronch...

PernodGirl

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Another scan

Hello I had a CT scan 13 days ago on my lungs, I received a letter asking me to go for an ultrasound scan of my neck next Tuesday, I have not been told any...

Hello I had a CT scan 13 days ago on my lungs, I received a letter asking me to ...

Phronsias2

•4 years ago

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Hi my father says he was diagnosed with Emphysema in 1951 whilst doing his National Service, he his now 90, is this possible ?

Could you be diagnosed with emphysema at 20 years old and still be alive at 90?

Rotherman

•4 years ago

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Study finds over 80 percent of COVID-19 patients have vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin D deficiency was more prevalent in men. Over 80 percent of 200 COVID-19 patients in a hospital in Spain have vitamin D deficiency, according to a new...

Vitamin D deficiency was more prevalent in men. Over 80 percent of 200 COVID-19 ...

2greys

•4 years ago

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For vampire bats, social distancing while sick comes naturally.

New research shows that when vampire bats feel sick, they socially distance themselves from groupmates in their roost – no public health guidance required....

New research shows that when vampire bats feel sick, they socially distance them...

2greys

•4 years ago

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High blood pressure and its drug treatment unlikely to increase entry of COVID-19 virus into cells.

Fears that people with high blood pressure are more at risk from severe Covid-19 because it is easier for the virus to enter their cells and tissues have been...

Fears that people with high blood pressure are more at risk from severe Covid-19...

2greys

•4 years ago

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The struggles and strengths people have.

This is a general post but I think anyone facing tough times will be interested. Raynor Win and her husband Moth lost their home and all material possessions...

This is a general post but I think anyone facing tough times will be interested....

Thinkhealthy

•4 years ago

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Covid-19 coronavirus: Lilly antibody drug fails in study, others go on.

United States government officials are putting an early end to a study testing an Eli Lilly antibody drug for people hospitalised with Covid-19 because it...

United States government officials are putting an early end to a study testing a...

2greys

•4 years ago

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Stan the mans update 💙

The boy is much better now on the mend . Cleptodog Serial thief to get your attention but happy to give it back slightly soggy ..he dosent need to steal to...

The boy is much better now on the mend . Cleptodog Serial thief to get your att...

Blackbird8

•4 years ago

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Matt Hancock got the evidence about long Covid wrong.

What was claimed: "Young people are about twice as likely to suffer from “long Covid” after a coronavirus infection". Verdict: This is incorrect,...

What was claimed: "Young people are about twice as likely to suffer from “long C...

2greys

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Group Trial Bolsters Case for Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Tumors that Travel to the Lungs.

A new study, conducted across 13 medical centers in Australia and New Zealand, strengthens the case for radiation therapy as a treatment for cancer that has...

A new study, conducted across 13 medical centers in Australia and New Zealand, s...

2greys

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Ready for an Extra-Spooky Halloween This Year?

Ever noticed that Halloween pictures always show a full Moon? Well, this year, October 31 brings a Halloween Blue Moon! How rare is a full Moon on Halloween?...

Ever noticed that Halloween pictures always show a full Moon? Well, this year, O...

2greys

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Different forms of Oxygen

Hi, I’ve been using Inogen pulsed Oxygen for the last 5 months, but last week at my Hospital appointment my SAT’s went down to 73% doing the 6 minute walk...

Hi, I’ve been using Inogen pulsed Oxygen for the last 5 months, but last week a...

mary1956

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Bipap and oxygen

I am looking for some emotional support from fellow sufferers to lift my mood. A year ago I was started on ambulatory oxygen, which was fine. I recently was...

I am looking for some emotional support from fellow sufferers to lift my mood. A...

siestasue

•4 years ago

13 Replies

nasal cannula

hi all i use a nasal cannula at night for my 16 hours oxygen but the last 3 week the cannula as cut into my ear only one ear when i am sleeping and now...

hi all i use a nasal cannula at night for my 16 hours oxygen but the last 3 we...

benney123

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Lobectomy

Good morning I wanted to ask any of you who have had this procedure and how you feel after it. I have managed to meet with a thorasic surgeon and...

Good morning I wanted to ask any of you who have had this procedure and how you...

Carkaisabellacolin

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for October 2020

Help me find medical assistance!

Holiday art class

Confused asthmatic

A potter in the woods

Blue Badge & PIP

Medically suspended today

Breath test for COVID-19 provides almost instant results

A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies fade over time – but how concerned should we be?

Cigarette smoke can reprogram cells in your airways, causing COPD to hang on after smoking ends.

Being sick bringing up sticky phlegm (IPF)

Hypersensitivity

Exercising one arm has twice the benefits.

Scientists map structure of potent antibody against coronavirus.

High vitamin A, E, and D intake linked to fewer respiratory complaints in adults.

Powerbreathe IMT

Another scan

Hi my father says he was diagnosed with Emphysema in 1951 whilst doing his National Service, he his now 90, is this possible ?

Study finds over 80 percent of COVID-19 patients have vitamin D deficiency.

For vampire bats, social distancing while sick comes naturally.

High blood pressure and its drug treatment unlikely to increase entry of COVID-19 virus into cells.

The struggles and strengths people have.

Covid-19 coronavirus: Lilly antibody drug fails in study, others go on.

Stan the mans update 💙

Matt Hancock got the evidence about long Covid wrong.

Group Trial Bolsters Case for Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Tumors that Travel to the Lungs.

Ready for an Extra-Spooky Halloween This Year?

Different forms of Oxygen

Bipap and oxygen

nasal cannula

Lobectomy

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