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Human Mini-Lungs Grown in Lab Dishes are Closest Yet to Real Thing

Realistic mini-lungs, grown in lab dishes using adult stem cells, feature all cell types that make up the human organ, allowing for “Phase 0” testing of new...

Realistic mini-lungs, grown in lab dishes using adult stem cells, feature all ce...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Can anybody help. I have my reacessment from PIP threw, there’s not any change in my condition, so is it ok just to put no change by each question ? Does...

Can anybody help. I have my reacessment from PIP threw, there’s not any change i...

Bertie-11

•3 years ago

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We’re breathing PFAS: URI-led study finds harmful forever chemicals in indoor air.

The air we breathe in our homes, school and workplaces can be polluted with harmful PFAS chemicals, according to a study published today in Environmental...

The air we breathe in our homes, school and workplaces can be polluted with harm...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Shuffling back to paradise

Finally cracked had one of my magnificent hissy fits after being told l had been prescribed 2 anticoagulant drugs instead of one which explains why l look like...

Finally cracked had one of my magnificent hissy fits after being told l had been...

Delamere

•3 years ago

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COVID-19 vaccine elicits antibodies in 90% taking immunosuppressants

However, people treated for autoimmune conditions produce weaker responses than healthy people COVID-19 vaccination elicited antibody responses in nearly nine...

However, people treated for autoimmune conditions produce weaker responses than ...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Oxygen-delivering hydrogel accelerates diabetic wound healing

About one-fourth of people with diabetes develop painful foot ulcers, which are slow to heal due to low oxygen in the wound from impaired blood vessels and...

About one-fourth of people with diabetes develop painful foot ulcers, which are ...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Reliable oxygenation conceivable with new design for portable concentrators

As health workers around the world provide care to those infected with SARS-CoV-2 and its many variants, the shortages in medical oxygen continue to deeply...

As health workers around the world provide care to those infected with SARS-CoV-...

2greys

•3 years ago

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COVID vaccines put your immunity where your mouth is

While stories about the delta variant flood the news, there may be some measure of relief in these tense times – at least for the vaccinated. A plethora of...

While stories about the delta variant flood the news, there may be some measure ...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Oxygen Levels -joint pain

I have been struggling for the last 3 years with COPD .Latterly a walk of 200 yards would mean at least 6 stop to get my breath back, 7 months ago I bought an...

I have been struggling for the last 3 years with COPD .Latterly a walk of 200 ya...

mikefa

•3 years ago

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Use of a ratio of 66 vs 70 in Pre Bronchodilator Spirometry

Over the last few months I've seen a few on here freaking out that their FEV/FVC ratio was below 70 while they have a good FEV1. I came across this article...

Over the last few months I've seen a few on here freaking out that their FEV/FV...

ck101

•3 years ago

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Landmark study shows simple salt swap could prevent millions of deaths each year

Replacing table salt with a reduced-sodium, added-potassium ‘salt substitute’ significantly reduces rates of stroke, heart attack and death, according to the...

Replacing table salt with a reduced-sodium, added-potassium ‘salt substitute’ si...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Fatigue & Breathless Course (FAB)

Hi guys, thought while I had the time on this rather dull bank holiday (not going anywhere) I would let you know about a course run by my Respiratory Team for...

Hi guys, thought while I had the time on this rather dull bank holiday (not goin...

johnderby

•3 years ago

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Trelegy Ellipta side effects

Anyone else on Trelegy Ellipta had skin complications? I have lichen simplex which has spread all over my body and is insanely itchy

Anyone else on Trelegy Ellipta had skin complications? I have lichen simplex whi...

deni-123red_

•3 years ago

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Relvar inhaler

Does anyone have a problem with increased mucus while taking Relvar inhaler i seem to struggle far more while on it

Does anyone have a problem with increased mucus while taking Relvar inhaler i se...

nottowell

•3 years ago

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Paradise Lost

So it begins the Great decline. Still in hospital on multi patient ward . Ankles swollen like 2 over ripe pumpkins and joy of Joy's constipation. When at home...

So it begins the Great decline. Still in hospital on multi patient ward . Ankles...

Delamere

•3 years ago

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Israel offers COVID booster vaccine for ages 12 and above

Israel has begun offering a COVID-19 booster to children as young as 12, and its prime minister says a campaign that began a month ago among seniors has slowed...

Israel has begun offering a COVID-19 booster to children as young as 12, and its...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Nobbyc

Hi , I’m 61 and have copd , struggling on the topic of foods and exercise, e.g how far should you push yourself.

Hi , I’m 61 and have copd , struggling on the topic of foods and exercise, e.g h...

steveloki

•3 years ago

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Good Morning and Breathing Exercise with Positive Intentions

HOW TO START YOUR MORNING - Breathing Exercise for Every Morning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRA6WyqvLdw Enjoy

HOW TO START YOUR MORNING - Breathing Exercise for Every Morning https://www.you...

Bkin

•3 years ago

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4 in 1 blood pressure pill: Safe and much more effective than usual hypertension treatment

High blood pressure is the world’s leading killer but poor rates of blood pressure control remain common. A new strategy where patients are started on a pill...

High blood pressure is the world’s leading killer but poor rates of blood pressu...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Charging oxygen concentrator

Can I charge my oxygen concentrator on Shearings U.K. coaches?

dangrade

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Bronchiectasis flare ups

Anyone else out there who cannot tolerate oral antibiotics or inhaled antibiotics. If so, how do you manage your condition when sputum turns green which I was...

Anyone else out there who cannot tolerate oral antibiotics or inhaled antibiotic...

Blue58

•3 years ago

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Financial Difficulties with Covid

Unfortunately, COVID pandemic has finally affected me financially. In order to offset the extra cost for food, electricity, etc. I have a need to make some...

Unfortunately, COVID pandemic has finally affected me financially. In order to o...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Prednisone

Hello all you fighters xx ... had a bad one the other day , and was given a course of Prednisone again ... It seems to be the only thing that makes me feel...

Hello all you fighters xx ... had a bad one the other day , and was given a c...

cappy1966

•3 years ago

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Faster than a sewing machine. India vaccinates 10 million in one day

India has given more than 10 million Covid-19 jabs in a single day for the first time, authorities said Saturday, as the South Asian giant bolsters its...

India has given more than 10 million Covid-19 jabs in a single day for the first...

2greys

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Life can be cruel?

I posted a few weeks ago telling you all about my eldest daughter Dee who sadly died of pancreatic cancer in April. She was 57. Last night, we found out that...

I posted a few weeks ago telling you all about my eldest daughter Dee who sadly ...

Aingeful

•3 years ago

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I suspect a few of you have seen this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/takeabreath. I posted a comment. I hope you will too.

This simple, fun, idea encourages positivity and sharing and that has to be good. Today really is the perfect day when it comes to weather. Here in Beeston,...

This simple, fun, idea encourages positivity and sharing and that has to be good...

Oxygeniser

•3 years ago

36 Replies

New Med Duaklir & Symptoms

I’ve just be prescribed Duaklir (LAMA LABA combo). Three days in now. It’s helped my breathing a lot but I’ve seen a noticeable increase in HR from my Apple...

I’ve just be prescribed Duaklir (LAMA LABA combo). Three days in now. It’s helpe...

ck101

•3 years ago

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Fev1

I brought a peakflow that records fev1 just recently, when I had my last spirometry before lockdown my fev1 was 3 71 and now after using it yesterday it ranges...

I brought a peakflow that records fev1 just recently, when I had my last spirome...

bryan45735

•3 years ago

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Primrose123

Sorry my sister was prescribed a 5 day course of clarithromyisin,2 per day, not a 10 day course. .

Sorry my sister was prescribed a 5 day course of clarithromyisin,2 per day, not ...

primrose123

•3 years ago

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New study examines ‘Achilles heel’ of cancer tumours, paving the way for new treatment strategies.

The findings, published today in Science Advances, will help researchers develop new treatment strategies to limit the progression of solid cancer tumours,...

The findings, published today in Science Advances, will help researchers develop...

2greys

•3 years ago

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Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for August 2021

Human Mini-Lungs Grown in Lab Dishes are Closest Yet to Real Thing

Help

We’re breathing PFAS: URI-led study finds harmful forever chemicals in indoor air.

Shuffling back to paradise

COVID-19 vaccine elicits antibodies in 90% taking immunosuppressants

Oxygen-delivering hydrogel accelerates diabetic wound healing

Reliable oxygenation conceivable with new design for portable concentrators

COVID vaccines put your immunity where your mouth is

Oxygen Levels -joint pain

Use of a ratio of 66 vs 70 in Pre Bronchodilator Spirometry

Landmark study shows simple salt swap could prevent millions of deaths each year

Fatigue & Breathless Course (FAB)

Trelegy Ellipta side effects

Relvar inhaler

Paradise Lost

Israel offers COVID booster vaccine for ages 12 and above

Nobbyc

Good Morning and Breathing Exercise with Positive Intentions

4 in 1 blood pressure pill: Safe and much more effective than usual hypertension treatment

Charging oxygen concentrator

Bronchiectasis flare ups

Financial Difficulties with Covid

Prednisone

Faster than a sewing machine. India vaccinates 10 million in one day

Life can be cruel?

I suspect a few of you have seen this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/takeabreath. I posted a comment. I hope you will too.

New Med Duaklir & Symptoms

Fev1

Primrose123

New study examines ‘Achilles heel’ of cancer tumours, paving the way for new treatment strategies.

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