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Oxygen therapy

I am helping to look after my 88 year old sister at present. She has been prescribed ambulatory oxygen therapy following a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension,...

I am helping to look after my 88 year old sister at present. She has been prescr...

mozart27

•1 month ago

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Intercostal muscle cramp

I often get cramp in the muscles of my chest. Mostly when l laugh, but also sometimes when I cough, and just wondering if this could be because of my IPF? Does...

I often get cramp in the muscles of my chest. Mostly when l laugh, but also some...

dragonsinger

•1 month ago

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Coughing up blood

I have Bronchiectasis and have had Pseudomonas and Mold infection for several months, On Ceftazine Iv for a week. Last night had two large dark red thick...

I have Bronchiectasis and have had Pseudomonas and Mold infection for several mo...

Lapis5

•1 month ago

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Very busy at the moment, hence uploading this at 9.00 pm. clients who send regular work are always welcome, but, there are limits. enjoy this next part,......

Very busy at the moment, hence uploading this at 9.00 pm. clients who send regul...

LissacFrance

•1 month ago

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Review of medication at GP.

Just seen on my GP notes on line my medication review. I have not seen this gp or any other for this review.i am on 4 sheets of prescription pad.is this...

Just seen on my GP notes on line my medication review. I have not seen this gp o...

jhorsf

•1 month ago

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Bronchoscopy

My mom was diagnosed with pneumonia 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately 10 days of antibiotics were ineffective. She had a bronchoscopy today and while waiting for...

My mom was diagnosed with pneumonia 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately 10 days of antibi...

nyla668

•1 month ago

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flight hypoxia test

does anyone know where I can get a flight hypoxia test please. I’m located in Wiltshire. Thank you

does anyone know where I can get a flight hypoxia test please. I’m located in Wi...

Carbis7

•1 month ago

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Germantara

HI EVERYONE abit of advise or just what you think about this I was at docters besides blood pressure high and peeved me off I was taken trimbow next...

HI EVERYONE abit of advise or just what you think about this I was at docters ...

Germantara

•1 month ago

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Holiday oxygen saga continues.

I posted recently about ambulatory oxygen abroad. So this is where I’m at - Enquiries with Vivisol “Vivitravel is the private arm of Dolby Vivisol. It would...

I posted recently about ambulatory oxygen abroad. So this is where I’m at - Enqu...

BreatheasyBe

•1 month ago

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Proof of disability and carer.

One of my most favourite things is the theatre! Most theatres offer concessions for disabled and carers. Sometimes we are asked for proof. E.g confirmation of...

One of my most favourite things is the theatre! Most theatres offer concessions ...

Karenanne61

•1 month ago

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Need advice please

Hi to all you COPD sufferercarers. Could anyone advise me where to get information please? My lovely 83 years old wife was diagnosed as having COPD in...

Hi to all you COPD sufferercarers. Could anyone advise me where to get informati...

Polesworth1940

•1 month ago

13 Replies

Excessive dynamic airway collapse

I have severe asthma and mild bronchiectasis but have now been diagnosed with excessive dynamic airway collapse. If I do anything remotely energetic, my...

I have severe asthma and mild bronchiectasis but have now been diagnosed with ex...

SK8128

•1 month ago

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Next instalment

Before I start my next task, either proofreading or, dread the thought, cleaning the car, here`s the next instalment. Chris. One of mum's best friends from...

Before I start my next task, either proofreading or, dread the thought, cleaning...

LissacFrance

•1 month ago

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Life Insurance

Hi all :) I've been trying to get life insurance and have been speaking to a broker for many years but no one will insure me as I've needed many courses of...

Hi all :) I've been trying to get life insurance and have been speaking to a br...

girl_DJ_b

•1 month ago

4 Replies

Germantara

HI hope every one had a nice Easter TODAY I felt quite good in myself I slept well no dry mouth last night breathing not to bad I thought great was very...

HI hope every one had a nice Easter TODAY I felt quite good in myself I sl...

Germantara

•1 month ago

14 Replies

Next instalment. I thought I`d better do this now before I start working.

In fact, I don't remember ever seeing my dad drunk, except for one occasion when he had had, perhaps, an excess of drink. We were on a family holiday in...

In fact, I don't remember ever seeing my dad drunk, except for one occasion when...

LissacFrance

•1 month ago

11 Replies

Thank you for letting me to your group.

I was diagnosed with serve copd and emphysema last year. I have so much pain in my left lung. I use up to 4 heat pads a day. Is this normal. Kind regards

I was diagnosed with serve copd and emphysema last year. I have so much pain in ...

Jellybe

•1 month ago

26 Replies

STAIRLIFTS

Having to consider a stairlift in the very near future (next few months). Has anyone had any good experiences (or bad ones) with their purchases and if so can...

Having to consider a stairlift in the very near future (next few months). Has a...

blue1

•1 month ago

17 Replies

Midnight Moon - Spring Wildflowers.

This painting of Spring Flowers in the moonlight is just an impression - I have managed to get decent colour on a black painted canvas,

This painting of Spring Flowers in the moonlight is just an impression - I have ...

Ern007

•1 month ago

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long covid

has anybody here ended up with long covid and ended up with breathing difficulties afterwards and suffered reflux? and if so what were your symptoms and...

has anybody here ended up with long covid and ended up with breathing difficulti...

Loooy19852

•1 month ago

6 Replies

Prednisolone problems

Hi everybody, Lately I had some breathing problems so on the nurse's advice I took a (low) dose of prednisolone.(10 mg for 6 days) The problem is...

Hi everybody, Lately I had some breathing problems so on the nurse's ...

pasquino

•1 month ago

7 Replies

Advice

Hi! I have Srogrens, which lead to Rheumatoid Arthritis, which had resulted in ILD. on methotrexate but now in addition been offered Nintedanib. ANY advice...

Hi! I have Srogrens, which lead to Rheumatoid Arthritis, which had resulted in I...

elainenorman

•1 month ago

2 Replies

Nintedanib

I've recently started to take nintedanib for my fibrosis which I have in both lungs, I've had hypersensitive pneumonitis for some years now (I'm 70) and also...

I've recently started to take nintedanib for my fibrosis which I have in both lu...

Almaz65

•1 month ago

11 Replies

50 yo woman with NSIP and IPAF

I’ve recently been diagnosed with NSIP and IPAF, types of ILD. Does anyone here also have this condition? I’d love to connect and learn from your experience so...

I’ve recently been diagnosed with NSIP and IPAF, types of ILD. Does anyone here ...

Hidden

•1 month ago

14 Replies

Breathing anxiety when travelling on buses

Hi all, hope you’re having a restful bank holiday. I have Emphysema and I just wanted to ask members if anyone suddenly starts to have difficulty breathing...

Hi all, hope you’re having a restful bank holiday. I have Emphysema and I just ...

Catman55

•1 month ago

26 Replies

Inhaler disposal-recent advice from our local respiratory services .

Hope this helps folk ? RETURN YOUR USED INHALERS TO A PHARMACY TO HELP REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT The propellants used in some inhalers are powerful...

Hope this helps folk ? RETURN YOUR USED INHALERS TO A PHARMACY TO HELP REDUC...

PaulineHM

•1 month ago

12 Replies

Blue Badge

Just started filling this in , looks like I'm going to be here at laptop a long time ,I've got papers strewn about all over I think I am going to make a......

Just started filling this in , looks like I'm going to be here at laptop a long ...

6538

•1 month ago

15 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2024

Oxygen therapy

Intercostal muscle cramp

Coughing up blood

Next instalment

Review of medication at GP.

Bronchoscopy

flight hypoxia test

Germantara

Holiday oxygen saga continues.

Proof of disability and carer.

Need advice please

Excessive dynamic airway collapse

Next instalment

Life Insurance

Germantara

Next instalment. I thought I`d better do this now before I start working.

Thank you for letting me to your group.

STAIRLIFTS

Midnight Moon - Spring Wildflowers.

long covid

Prednisolone problems

Advice

Nintedanib

50 yo woman with NSIP and IPAF

Breathing anxiety when travelling on buses

Inhaler disposal-recent advice from our local respiratory services .

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