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Clarithromycin

Hi. Has anyone had any experience of taking Clarithromycin for chest infection & it making them feel really sick? If so, any tips for easing the sickness? Was...

Hi. Has anyone had any experience of taking Clarithromycin for chest infection &...

Lexilou70

•3 years ago

41 Replies

COPD foreseeable review

Hi everyone, hope this note finds you well with economy reoppening and restrictions somehow at ease. I wish GP and respiratory nurses had done my review sooner...

Hi everyone, hope this note finds you well with economy reoppening and restricti...

Tanya13

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Well meaning friends

Yesterday, one of my best friends gave me a lecture of how I should try alternative medicine for my treatment of bronchiectasis. I'm willing to try almost...

Yesterday, one of my best friends gave me a lecture of how I should try alternat...

Bizylizy

•3 years ago

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When Strictlys on the Tele.

When Strictlys on the tele And it's dark by seven o'clock And geese are drawing v signs in sky It's a time for quiet reflection On what may lie ahead For worn...

When Strictlys on the tele And it's dark by seven o'clock And geese are drawing ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

48 Replies

Private lung specialist in southwest

My asthma/sinusitis/post nasal drip has become so bad I need more help. My gp referred me back to the hospital but I’m still waiting for an appointment. 3...

My asthma/sinusitis/post nasal drip has become so bad I need more help. My gp re...

Lynneypin

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Cold and Canulas

Apologies for an indelicate question. My wife has a nasty cold, her first since being on oxygen, which she needs to get up and down stairs and other...

Apologies for an indelicate question. My wife has a nasty cold, her first since ...

hillclimber1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

At last a wine that doesn’t run through you…

For others like me who have to get up in the middle of the night after a “few” glasses scientists have, at long last come up with the answer. French vineyards...

For others like me who have to get up in the middle of the night after a “few” g...

Mrbojangles

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Using inhalers

After using inhaler I have a bad taste in my mouth, food doesn't taste good and I feel nervous or anxious...is that normal ?

After using inhaler I have a bad taste in my mouth, food doesn't taste good and ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Patient Story for those just diagnosed

Good watch for those just diagnosed! Sean was an ex smoker that stopped 24 years before diagnosis. https://youtu.be/Ncx9yvaz_Mk Here’s some background....

Good watch for those just diagnosed! Sean was an ex smoker that stopped 24 years...

ck101

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Ammendment

This afternoon I brought up my post about the Lambretta scooter to show hubby all the replies you lovely people had made. He said that it was a 1965 model, not...

This afternoon I brought up my post about the Lambretta scooter to show hubby al...

CDPO16

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Bronchiectasis Research

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/world-first-clinical-trial-raises-hopes-new-drug-chronic-lung-disease?fbclid=IwAR0FOp7KltjPyMYRn_X08UZUsUfm83u2kcU43hY7T4fN-ybW

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/world-first-clinical-trial-raises-hopes-new-dru...

Ortho10

•3 years ago

6 Replies

James Brokenshire MP RIP

For those of us who lament our actions or situation in dealing with lung disease spare a thought for James Brokenshire MP, his wife and young family. James was...

For those of us who lament our actions or situation in dealing with lung disease...

ck101

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Flu Jab

Anyone had side effects from the flu jab? I had mine on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning had a sore arm but by mid morning felt awful. Dizzy and...

Anyone had side effects from the flu jab? I had mine on Wednesday afternoon and...

PAP48

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Philipd simply go Concentrator

Can anyone tell me if they have been provided with a simply go concentrator on the NHS.

Can anyone tell me if they have been provided with a simply go concentrator on t...

dave26

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Save money

Hi I am using spiriva that will use replacement cartridge, I have asked my surgery via email why the practice keeps sending complete set together every time...

Hi I am using spiriva that will use replacement cartridge, I have asked my sur...

Hidden

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Definitely Broken

Well had Echo. Result right side heart failure not what anyone wants to hear. Did the normal panic research frightened myself when will l learn. Just wondered...

Well had Echo. Result right side heart failure not what anyone wants to hear. D...

Delamere

•3 years ago

67 Replies

what to take first?

Hi , can anyone help me please. I take Spirivia 2 puffs mornings but have now been given Fostair to take as well, 2 puffs mornings 2 puffs evenings and the...

Hi , can anyone help me please. I take Spirivia 2 puffs mornings but have now be...

tavymaid

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Broken Record !

Well gang here we go again. Once more into the fray. I was admitted on Monday usual problems with addition of swollen ankles oh the Joy's! Had started coly...

Well gang here we go again. Once more into the fray. I was admitted on Monday us...

Delamere

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Lung condition that affects other parts of the body.

Does anyone know anything about Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?

sunrise2801

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Pick your brains please my lovelies

Does anyone know where I can buy a trolley for carting round my oxygen cylinder when I'm out and about? I've actually been out twice this week, becoming a...

Does anyone know where I can buy a trolley for carting round my oxygen cylinder ...

Kimlu

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Any advice please

Hi everyone Could anyone can advice me on that. I have tested positive today with symptoms like running nose dry cough and headache. I am on benralizumab at...

Hi everyone Could anyone can advice me on that. I have tested positive today wi...

Hidden

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Coronavirus vaccine and frequently asked questions.

Good morning everyone, I hope your Wednesday is going well so far (sunny here) For any queries you may have about the vaccine including about the booster, have...

Good morning everyone, I hope your Wednesday is going well so far (sunny here) F...

Debs_ALUK

Partner•3 years ago

2 Replies

Montelacast

Hello , I’ve been taking this for a few years with no problems but recently I’ve been unable to sleep and having really bad anxiety/ panic attacks is anyone...

Hello , I’ve been taking this for a few years with no problems but recently I’ve...

Hazel1010

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Sarcoidosis

Hi I have Sarcoidosis and was hoping to speak to somone with the same condition x

Hi I have Sarcoidosis and was hoping to speak to somone with the same condition...

martinpatricia811

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Living with bronchiectasis

I have recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, I am the sort of person who works best with as much information as I can possibly get, I really would...

I have recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, I am the sort of person who ...

Auntiesue82

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Advice on fumes re painting

I have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and used to use oil paints is it safe to use them now, I also enjoyed alcohol paints but the fumes were really bad...

I have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and used to use oil paints is it safe ...

Auntiesue82

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Fed up!!

Not been the best week of my life! I wasn't well.My daughter came round and was horrified with my low oxygen levels.I was admitted to our local hospital and...

Not been the best week of my life! I wasn't well.My daughter came round and was ...

Aingeful

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Update and thanks ❤️💙

Thank you so much to everyone who responded to my post yesterday regarding my husbands hospital admission. I have finally , this morning, been able to speak to...

Thank you so much to everyone who responded to my post yesterday regarding my hu...

Thepainterswife

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Which Exercise Machine Conclusion

Thanks so much All Your interesting and helpful suggestions have helped a lot. Made me pause and think more clearly about all my options and what would work...

Thanks so much All Your interesting and helpful suggestions have helped a lot. ...

Nevasayneva

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Following On From My Final Thread On CT AND Pet Scans. Never Rains but It Pours,

10 months ago since I posted my final CT and PET SCAN threads (2) I highlighted 16 months of hell with shadows on lung which spread to right lung. Cancer was...

10 months ago since I posted my final CT and PET SCAN threads (2) I highlighted ...

Ern007

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for October 2021

Clarithromycin

COPD foreseeable review

Well meaning friends

When Strictlys on the Tele.

Private lung specialist in southwest

Cold and Canulas

At last a wine that doesn’t run through you…

Using inhalers

Patient Story for those just diagnosed

Ammendment

Bronchiectasis Research

James Brokenshire MP RIP

Flu Jab

Philipd simply go Concentrator

Save money

Definitely Broken

what to take first?

Broken Record !

Lung condition that affects other parts of the body.

Pick your brains please my lovelies

Any advice please

Coronavirus vaccine and frequently asked questions.

Montelacast

Sarcoidosis

Living with bronchiectasis

Advice on fumes re painting

Fed up!!

Update and thanks ❤️💙

Which Exercise Machine Conclusion

Following On From My Final Thread On CT AND Pet Scans. Never Rains but It Pours,

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