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”Had good day dear?”

56 years ago our house was hit by lightning early afternoon, demolished chimney which crashed down roof, damaging and removing tiles. Lightning went to earth...

56 years ago our house was hit by lightning early afternoon, demolished chimney ...

Morrison10

•1 year ago

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transplant with no social support?

I have an appointment to discuss lung transplant but I have no real social support, just one elderly sibling. I did mention this to the girl on the phone but...

I have an appointment to discuss lung transplant but I have no real social suppo...

bundelino

•1 year ago

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clubbing of fingers

Hello I’ve seen a respiratory consultant and am seeing a rheumatologist on Friday. The consultant said I had clubbing of my fingers. Apart from puffy nail...

Hello I’ve seen a respiratory consultant and am seeing a rheumatologist on Frid...

Bronte007

•1 year ago

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update: tomorrow I’m at the hospital for suspected head & neck cancer

after being left in limbo after my copd diagnoses just at the start of lockdown 2020 and a couple of telephone consultations. due to Covid. Last Nov & Dec 22,...

after being left in limbo after my copd diagnoses just at the start of lockdown ...

hilary77

•1 year ago

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Covid Pneumonia - Recovery!

This is maybe my final post, and its now around 18 months since I was landed in hospital with covid pneumonia. Please read my other posts for my journey. I...

This is maybe my final post, and its now around 18 months since I was landed in ...

natswright

•1 year ago

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2016 and still mild

hello everyone good day to you hopefully i was diagnosed with emphysema in 1016 i am not on any meds yet what i need to know is how do you keep mentally up in...

hello everyone good day to you hopefully i was diagnosed with emphysema in 1016 ...

homegirl59

•1 year ago

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Lignosus herbal.

Would love to know if anyone, who has Bronchiectasis, had tried Lignosus, which is being promoted on social media. Apparently it's good for clearing mucos and...

Would love to know if anyone, who has Bronchiectasis, had tried Lignosus, which ...

falcon68

•1 year ago

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”Till we meet again “

Hi everyone , just letting you all know that my husband , Geoff , passed away on the 9th of April . The past six months have been tough but in the end he...

Hi everyone , just letting you all know that my husband , Geoff , passed away on...

Thepainterswife

•1 year ago

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Oramoph

I was doing some research on Oramorth for COPD, I asked my Dr for her opinion on it & she said she had good reports on it, she has prescribed me with the...

I was doing some research on Oramorth for COPD, I asked my Dr for her opinion on...

Jansy16

•1 year ago

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pleurisy

Hi I was diagnosed with pleurisy in February this year. Since then, I have not felt well. I have been generally tired and the cough has lingered. Last week...

Hi I was diagnosed with pleurisy in February this year. Since then, I have not...

Housesitter123

•1 year ago

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I am okay but my Inogen dying

Very unfortunately my inogen one g2 has developed a low energy fault. This model is now obsolete with very limited spares available. Looking for a pulse...

Very unfortunately my inogen one g2 has developed a low energy fault. This model...

Lol1944

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Holidays with oxygen?

Hi,My husband has COPD which has deteriorated over the past 3-4 months and it now looks like he will need oxygen. We had planned a boating holiday on the...

Hi,My husband has COPD which has deteriorated over the past 3-4 months and it no...

nellie_deany

•1 year ago

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Will lower dose of Nintedanib stop the terrible side effects?

After a long wait, a bronchoscopy and endless CT scans and lung function tests, I finally started on the standard dose of 2 x 150 mg Nintedanib at the end of...

After a long wait, a bronchoscopy and endless CT scans and lung function tests, ...

Tryphena134

•1 year ago

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CT SCAN - more bad news

Hi Everyone, Well after having pneumonia and in critical care over Christmas I know have had a CT Lung scan and have been informed I have Emphysema, COPD, and...

Hi Everyone, Well after having pneumonia and in critical care over Christmas I ...

Winnie00

•1 year ago

26 Replies

family friend emphysema requesting cbd oil south west

A family friend has phoned me. His mother has been diagnosed with Emphysema and he is trying to find a pharmacy in Cornwall or Devon that stocks CBD oil with...

A family friend has phoned me. His mother has been diagnosed with Emphysema an...

daughterjerry

•1 year ago

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Portable concentrator

Hi again , I recently asked the resp team why havnt I got a written prescription for my oxegyn con entrator they said the don't do that, so if I want to buy...

Hi again , I recently asked the resp team why havnt I got a written prescriptio...

Currygirl

•1 year ago

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lung cancer ? new hope

Hearing about new discoveries in cancer treatment using viral particals of retroviruses left in our systems over many many years . does anybody know more? step...

Hearing about new discoveries in cancer treatment using viral particals of retro...

Jaybird19

•1 year ago

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That's Life.

As once was said by a message poster, Life can be like a roller coaster. The peaks get higher, but the troughs go deeper, And that's where lurks that old...

As once was said by a message poster, Life can be like a roller coaster. The p...

Donald_1931

•1 year ago

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Sputum Test

Hi - I have had a previous pseudomonas infection which was treated with nebulised colomycin for 6 months. I had a negative sputum sample and stopped the...

Hi - I have had a previous pseudomonas infection which was treated with nebulise...

LottieB36

•1 year ago

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Escherichia Coll +3

Just saw lab results on UCD lab I have this in my lungs> Has anyone experienced this and how did they treat it and how long, was it iv or oral? My dr is...

Just saw lab results on UCD lab I have this in my lungs> Has anyone experien...

Lapis5

•1 year ago

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steroid withdrawal

Hi fellow lungies I have posted before on the British Lung Website years ago about the steroids. This is the first time on this new sight. I have COPD and...

Hi fellow lungies I have posted before on the British Lung Website years ago a...

Bronchiectasislady69

•1 year ago

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update : I saw the respiratory consultant today

I saw the consultant today on my health insurance He had access to my ct scan I had done in hospital in feb when they thought I had a PE. He said I had...

I saw the consultant today on my health insurance He had access to my ct scan ...

Bronte007

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Swollen ankles and legs ?

After reading a post where so many suffer with swelling and don't feel that doctors are helping,much .... I've just checked out You Tube and they do have an...

After reading a post where so many suffer with swelling and don't feel that doct...

poppyshola

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Covid Jab Next Week

As I’m classed as extremely vulnerable I’m pleased that I’m getting my covid jab next Thursday. Not going out into public places unless absolutely necessary...

As I’m classed as extremely vulnerable I’m pleased that I’m getting my covid jab...

Morrison10

•1 year ago

16 Replies

new to bronchiectasis follow up

I had my consultant appointment today with my usual asthma consultant, my first appointment since my ct scan confirmed bronchiectasis with pseudomonas. She...

I had my consultant appointment today with my usual asthma consultant, my first ...

Emily-G

•1 year ago

40 Replies

Clinical Trials

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Elpojohn

•1 year ago

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Transplant box ticked..👍👍👍

What a journey.. After 3 years on the list i finally received 2 shiny new lungs on St Patricks day thanks to the bravery and generosity of my donor and...

What a journey.. After 3 years on the list i finally received 2 shiny new lungs...

Mrbojangles

•1 year ago

68 Replies

Biologic Fridge

Hi Guys I take a Biologic injection every 8 weeks. I’m going abroad for nearly 3 months and need to take this injection with me…for those that take it, know...

Hi Guys I take a Biologic injection every 8 weeks. I’m going abroad for nearl...

Keem59

•1 year ago

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Black sputum/phlegm/mucus

I’m wondering if anyone out there has even just a slightly similar experience to me. I’m just turned 22 and for the last few years I have been coughing up...

I’m wondering if anyone out there has even just a slightly similar experience to...

Cait_

•1 year ago

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Our 3 month trip to SE Asia.

So, our trip to SE Asia is over. We arrived home on Saturday. I have to say I am delighted how it went. We knew exactly where we were going, so had none of...

So, our trip to SE Asia is over. We arrived home on Saturday. I have to say I ...

MMaud

•1 year ago

12 Replies

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All posts for April 2023

”Had good day dear?”

transplant with no social support?

clubbing of fingers

update: tomorrow I’m at the hospital for suspected head & neck cancer

Covid Pneumonia - Recovery!

2016 and still mild

Lignosus herbal.

”Till we meet again “

Oramoph

pleurisy

I am okay but my Inogen dying

Holidays with oxygen?

Will lower dose of Nintedanib stop the terrible side effects?

CT SCAN - more bad news

family friend emphysema requesting cbd oil south west

Portable concentrator

lung cancer ? new hope

That's Life.

Sputum Test

Escherichia Coll +3

steroid withdrawal

update : I saw the respiratory consultant today

Swollen ankles and legs ?

Covid Jab Next Week

new to bronchiectasis follow up

Clinical Trials

Transplant box ticked..👍👍👍

Biologic Fridge

Black sputum/phlegm/mucus

Our 3 month trip to SE Asia.

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