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Mucus clearing device, buy or not?

Hi everyone, I am undecided as whether to purchase a flutter type device to help with clearance. I seem to be getting poorly every couple of months and...

Hi everyone, I am undecided as whether to purchase a flutter type device to help...

Heaven20

•2 years ago

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Daffodils

I was just messing around seeing if I could possibly post a photo - and I did. A great technological leap for me. This picture was taken last year, but the...

I was just messing around seeing if I could possibly post a photo - and I did. A...

Alberta56

•2 years ago

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4th Booster Jab REFUSED for me

I’ve spoken to consultants secretary, who kindly spoke to my consultant about letter for my GP so I can have 4th Jab, told I don’t qualify as I’m not...

I’ve spoken to consultants secretary, who kindly spoke to my consultant about le...

Morrison10

•2 years ago

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Immunosuppressed

Can someone please educate me what this means, condition, diagnosis etc. Thanks

Can someone please educate me what this means, condition, diagnosis etc. Thanks ...

Morrison10

•2 years ago

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Spring, and unusual weather

Think here in Midlands have early spring, my prunus cherry tree is in full bloom, pigeons eating flowers, hardy fuchsias in leaf, whilst snowdrops crocus etc...

Think here in Midlands have early spring, my prunus cherry tree is in full bloom...

Morrison10

•2 years ago

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Naproxen and kidney insufficiency

I have kidney insufficiency (51%), aged 70. I also have rheumatoid arthritis in my feet and is very painful. Before I ask my doctor, is it advisable for me...

I have kidney insufficiency (51%), aged 70. I also have rheumatoid arthritis in...

jacartist

•2 years ago

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Can I ask if your copd is starting to get worse do your ribs and back start hurting?

Does your ribs and back start hurting the worse your copd gets

123zxc

•2 years ago

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Expensive places

I dont usually brag about going to expensive places but, ive just been to the petrol station 😭😃

I dont usually brag about going to expensive places but, ive just been to the pe...

soulboy118

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Brain metastases

My hubby who had surgery for lung cancer now has brain metastases 2 to be precise I'm so upset as hes not been kept an eye on apart from lung xray every 3...

My hubby who had surgery for lung cancer now has brain metastases 2 to be precis...

Canabeans

•2 years ago

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Cotton tubing cannulas?

Someone wrote about cotton tubing inserts for cannulas. I’m wondering where to get those

Someone wrote about cotton tubing inserts for cannulas. I’m wondering where to ...

Tyedyehippy

•2 years ago

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CT scan?

I was diagnosed with moderate copd on the basis of a breathing test last summer. X-ray at the time didn't show anything. Neither my GP nor the respirologist I...

I was diagnosed with moderate copd on the basis of a breathing test last summer....

Tuathana

•2 years ago

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Big thank you (bottle update)

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone that tried to track down those pesky but incredibly valuable (to us) water bottles in/with Sainsburys. We’ve...

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone that tried to track down those...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Hi guys

Just wondering if any of you have/had nintedandib what are your thoughts on it,my consultant is ringing me next week ,I asked him if there was a trail I could...

Just wondering if any of you have/had nintedandib what are your thoughts on it,m...

Dion50

•2 years ago

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My old man Stan 💙

My poor boy was attacked by a border collie it happened on Thursday this week ... I must say firstly Stans absolutely fine if a bit shaken and confidence we...

My poor boy was attacked by a border collie it happened on Thursday this week .....

Blackbird9

•2 years ago

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4th booster jab

I hear that all over age 75 are entitled to 4th jab. I had my 3rd jab last September as I’m classed as extremely vulnerable. However when I asked my GP...

I hear that all over age 75 are entitled to 4th jab. I had my 3rd jab last Sept...

Morrison10

•2 years ago

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Copd emphysema update

Went to doctors on Monday because of increasing breathlessness. Had sinus infection beginning of Feb took prednisone and antibiotics. But had continuing...

Went to doctors on Monday because of increasing breathlessness. Had sinus infect...

Jake25

•2 years ago

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Purple

There i s a very long explanation about name change to which we cannot answer . Posted and turned off with no opportunity to say anything. We have said...

There i s a very long explanation about name change to which we cannot answ...

Jaybird19

•2 years ago

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Lung Postcard on a Bookcase

My mock-up postcard on a bookcase reminding me to check out my cough.

Oxygeniser

•2 years ago

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A MOCK–UP POSTCARD

I did a recent post about the negative re-branding of A+LUK, with all it's talk of 'fighting' and the new 'sticking plaster' logo. I don't know how much all...

I did a recent post about the negative re-branding of A+LUK, with all it's talk ...

Oxygeniser

•2 years ago

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Trikafta drug US Name - Kaftrio drug UK Name

Trikafta drug US Name - Kaftrio drug UK Name Can someone please tell me if the above drug is only offered to people who have Cystic Fibrosis in the UK? i.e...

Trikafta drug US Name - Kaftrio drug UK Name Can someone please tell me if the a...

Joseph260268

•2 years ago

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Table tennis consultant and Gp

My husband has Aspergillosis , COPD , leaky heart valve , ongoing conditions for 17 years . Starting last November he developed a really distressing cough ,...

My husband has Aspergillosis , COPD , leaky heart valve , ongoing conditions for...

Daisy55

•2 years ago

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Need a Bronchiectasis Lung Hug

Hello to everyone who has been poorly and or looking for information. I’m in need of cyber cheeriness. After two weeks of Meropenam by IV and my blood levels...

Hello to everyone who has been poorly and or looking for information. I’m in ne...

Annie04

•2 years ago

33 Replies

Managing steroids

In my experience of taking pred it takes 3 days to impact and 3 days to leave in short term courses .longer term slow reduction is required in order to lessen...

In my experience of taking pred it takes 3 days to impact and 3 days to leave in...

cazy-g

•2 years ago

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Never ending respiratory infections

Since before Christmas 2021 I have had four recurring lower respiratory infections. Prescribed antibiotics each time only for to become ill again about 7-10...

Since before Christmas 2021 I have had four recurring lower respiratory infectio...

wpw62

•2 years ago

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Covid and prednisone

I have serious COPD. If you have a positive covid test; has anyone asked their Dr if it makes sense to start prednisone from your rescue drugs right away?

I have serious COPD. If you have a positive covid test; has anyone asked their D...

macnsyl

•2 years ago

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Bronchiectasis.. Should you stop talking Azithromycin if you have to start Ciprofloxacin?

Hi Bronchiectasis friends I Have colonized pseudomonas.. diagnosed last October .. feel ok but this week I’m not sure if I’m having a flare up . My only...

Hi Bronchiectasis friends I Have colonized pseudomonas.. diagnosed last October ...

Phill1

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Lung volume reduction surgery

Hi guys hope everyone remains well 🤗🤗I got phone call last week !!! I’m having my surgery 22nd March @ St Barts London 👍🏼🤪 I have mixed feelings 😳I’m...

Hi guys hope everyone remains well 🤗🤗I got phone call last week !!! I’m having...

Cubangirl

•2 years ago

71 Replies

Rebrand Update

Thank you for all your feedback on our new strategy and look. We really value all comments about our work as it helps us to make sure that we remain relevant...

Thank you for all your feedback on our new strategy and look. We really value a...

Carol_ALUK

Partner•2 years ago

Elastoplast!

I woke up this morning fighting for breath. I reached out for the tin of elastoplast at the side of my bed and managed to prise the lid open. I took one out...

I woke up this morning fighting for breath. I reached out for the tin of elastop...

Greenthorn

•2 years ago

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The new ALUK logo and strap line - missing a trick.

I have been reading the comments on the new logo and strap line with interest, but I have yet to see any alternatives. I have decided to think about it and...

I have been reading the comments on the new logo and strap line with interest, ...

Oxygeniser

•2 years ago

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Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for March 2022

Mucus clearing device, buy or not?

Daffodils

4th Booster Jab REFUSED for me

Immunosuppressed

Spring, and unusual weather

Naproxen and kidney insufficiency

Can I ask if your copd is starting to get worse do your ribs and back start hurting?

Expensive places

Brain metastases

Cotton tubing cannulas?

CT scan?

Big thank you (bottle update)

Hi guys

My old man Stan 💙

4th booster jab

Copd emphysema update

Purple

Lung Postcard on a Bookcase

A MOCK–UP POSTCARD

Trikafta drug US Name - Kaftrio drug UK Name

Table tennis consultant and Gp

Need a Bronchiectasis Lung Hug

Managing steroids

Never ending respiratory infections

Covid and prednisone

Bronchiectasis.. Should you stop talking Azithromycin if you have to start Ciprofloxacin?

Lung volume reduction surgery

Rebrand Update

Elastoplast!

The new ALUK logo and strap line - missing a trick.

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