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Dance - don't just exercise

In January 2020 I caught Covid on a cruise (I was 79). I "toughed" it out (what an idiot) until it flushed out health problems that had been lurking in the...

In January 2020 I caught Covid on a cruise (I was 79). I "toughed" it out (wh...

organiclady

•8 months ago

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Why get my lung cramps

I was watching tv and i felt my right lung area spasm or cramp, it felt so restricting and it hurt. I have COPD, Athsma and lung and liver disease. Could it...

I was watching tv and i felt my right lung area spasm or cramp, it felt so restr...

valgal76

•8 months ago

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pulmonary edema

hi all Not sure if you remember I was in hospital a few weeks back with above and fluid on heart, after loads of diuretics etc I was discharged only to be re...

hi all Not sure if you remember I was in hospital a few weeks back with above a...

Numptybrain

•8 months ago

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PLANETS SOMEWHERE IN THE UNIVERSE.

Hope you are all well - Have posted a space painting, sorry for the poor light exposure, had to take it in garden to get any light at all, been same all...

Hope you are all well - Have posted a space painting, sorry for the poor light e...

Ern007

•8 months ago

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CT scan 10 weeks ago showed pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema.

Had a routine x ray 13 weeks ago which came back saying I had enlarged lungs and chronic bronchitis. As I had no symptoms and no obvious signs of COPD I was...

Had a routine x ray 13 weeks ago which came back saying I had enlarged lungs and...

Hidden

•8 months ago

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Fostair/Braltus

My GP prescribed me Braltus to use with my Fostair nexthaler but I think I had problems before with this combination. After a couple of days I remembered...

My GP prescribed me Braltus to use with my Fostair nexthaler but I think I had p...

Edam

•8 months ago

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Low blood pressure

I've got a flare up and the cough is the worst.Eased up a bit today but blood pressure drops low now and again.Has anyone else had a problem with theirs?I...

I've got a flare up and the cough is the worst.Eased up a bit today but blood pr...

Fribox

•8 months ago

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NACSYS

ANYONE ON NACSYS. HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO WORK. BEEN ON IT 2 WEEKS DONE NOTHING FOR ME YET.THANKS COLIN.

ANYONE ON NACSYS. HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO WORK. BEEN ON IT 2 WEEKS DONE NOTHING ...

Welshcorgi

•8 months ago

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Germantara

I've getting my medical summary from doctors cause as you know I'm doing pip had fantastic advice and would like to thank everyone Well I was looking...

I've getting my medical summary from doctors cause as you know I'm doing pip ...

Germantara

•8 months ago

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Ventolin

I think I've only posted once in 10 months ,I have been in so much pain I haven't had the blast to do anything ,in November last year I was suffering badly for...

I think I've only posted once in 10 months ,I have been in so much pain I haven'...

Alice70

•8 months ago

37 Replies

Bank holiday helpline hours

Good morning all, and it’s the countdown to a, hopefully, fine bank holiday. Just a little note to let you all know that the helpline is open until 5pm today...

Good morning all, and it’s the countdown to a, hopefully, fine bank holiday. Jus...

AsthmaandLung

Administrator•8 months ago

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Update on OP

Hello all hope you are well. Had my cancer op on Tuesday. . Only hitch was traffic delays on way back due to road works . Have to go back to original hospital...

Hello all hope you are well. Had my cancer op on Tuesday. . Only hitch was traff...

katieoxo60

•8 months ago

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Sadie Sunshine having surgery today ... she's being spayed now she's 6 months 💜💜

💜💜💜💜

Blackbird9

•8 months ago

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prediselone withdrawal

can anybody help with a way of getting off of prediselone as I have been taking it for at least two years. I have tried several times and the body aches are...

can anybody help with a way of getting off of prediselone as I have been taking ...

Burghy

•8 months ago

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OXYGEN LITRES INCREASED FROM 8 LITRES TO 10 LITRES

The Oxygen service came round today (24/8) to do my home visit appointment They did the blood gas test in my ear (on my earlobe) which i prefer instead of...

The Oxygen service came round today (24/8) to do my home visit appointment Th...

horseygirl_0103

•8 months ago

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Can't explain the feeling

Just recovering from left lung inflammation, was on holiday in Spain when became unwell. The temperatures were extreme, anyway I had rescue pack and infection...

Just recovering from left lung inflammation, was on holiday in Spain when became...

Jake25

•8 months ago

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New Update.

As you know I was offered a nuclear scan on Friday - Was asked to think about it and let my GP know. I accepted on Tuesday. I got a telephone call this...

As you know I was offered a nuclear scan on Friday - Was asked to think about it...

Ern007

•8 months ago

53 Replies

Pseudomonas infection.

Good morning all, l have had a Pseudomonas infection for quite a time and been given stronger antibiotics to get rid of it. Unfortunately they have not done...

Good morning all, l have had a Pseudomonas infection for quite a time and been ...

falcon68

•8 months ago

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BRONCHIECTASIS….PLUS Allergic to medical face mask…any non polypropylene/TPE ones available?

Hi I’m having a nightmare with my bronchiectasis, I’ve had numerous exacerbations this year, use my rescue pack and prednisone when needed…cant remember being...

Hi I’m having a nightmare with my bronchiectasis, I’ve had numerous exacerbation...

Pennylap

•8 months ago

17 Replies

advice on mobility scooters please

Hi, think I'm at the stage of needing a mobility scooter to get me out of the house, I use public transport only, so I feel I would be better getting a...

Hi, think I'm at the stage of needing a mobility scooter to get me out of the ho...

the-db

•8 months ago

16 Replies

My first post

Hi I have just joined this forum.Bit of background info Had asthma since I was bout 3 or 4 and had bad asthma attack few years ago but that was caused by...

Hi I have just joined this forum.Bit of background info Had asthma since I was ...

Yumz199725

•8 months ago

25 Replies

Germantara

Hi everyone just wondering has anyone got any suggestions what it is every morning I wake up I'm coughin terrible trying to get breath I get up take...

Hi everyone just wondering has anyone got any suggestions what it is every mo...

Germantara

•8 months ago

26 Replies

Ventolin switch

Thank you for all your views on switching from Ventolin to other CFC free inhalers. My doctor made me feel like a stupid old woman telling me it was mind over...

Thank you for all your views on switching from Ventolin to other CFC free inhale...

Daisytime

•8 months ago

9 Replies

steriods

hello everyone has anyone had this experience january i was diagnosed with flu/covid i had antibiotics etc getting better then diagnosed with polymyalgia...

hello everyone has anyone had this experience january i was diagnosed with flu/...

keith194987

•8 months ago

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A Kinda Update.

As things stand I have finished my BCG treatment which it seems has failed. I visited my GP and she asked how I was - gave me a script for to wet my mouth...

As things stand I have finished my BCG treatment which it seems has failed. I...

Ern007

•8 months ago

54 Replies

Oxygen monitor

Hi, I’m new to using Oxygen when I’m moving about but I’m not always sure when my oxygen drops too low! Can anyone recommend an Oxygen monitor that I can wear...

Hi, I’m new to using Oxygen when I’m moving about but I’m not always sure when m...

Cyril123

•8 months ago

13 Replies

Salumol

Thanks to all who replied to my recent post about the switch from Ventolin. Seems inhaler technique is all important so will watch that. With regard to the...

Thanks to all who replied to my recent post about the switch from Ventolin. Seem...

Normc

•8 months ago

3 Replies

Antibiotics finished

Since I finished my last course of antibiotics I was hoping I would be on the road to full recovery However, this morning, lying on my back in bed I have...

Since I finished my last course of antibiotics I was hoping I would be on the ro...

Dazzler57

•8 months ago

9 Replies

to PAP48

pseudomonas is not susceptible to azithromycin. try levofloxacin (levaquin) for a week

pseudomonas is not susceptible to azithromycin. try levofloxacin (levaquin) fo...

goldbergson

•8 months ago

2 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for August 2023

Dance - don't just exercise

Why get my lung cramps

pulmonary edema

PLANETS SOMEWHERE IN THE UNIVERSE.

CT scan 10 weeks ago showed pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema.

Fostair/Braltus

Low blood pressure

NACSYS

Germantara

Ventolin

Bank holiday helpline hours

Update on OP

Sadie Sunshine having surgery today ... she's being spayed now she's 6 months 💜💜

prediselone withdrawal

OXYGEN LITRES INCREASED FROM 8 LITRES TO 10 LITRES

Can't explain the feeling

New Update.

Pseudomonas infection.

Recent posts about Salamol Easi-Breathe (and costs of other inhalers)

BRONCHIECTASIS….PLUS Allergic to medical face mask…any non polypropylene/TPE ones available?

advice on mobility scooters please

My first post

Germantara

Ventolin switch

steriods

A Kinda Update.

Oxygen monitor

Salumol

Antibiotics finished

to PAP48

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