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23/03/2020 at 12:22

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Hello everyone,

Patients with chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD are part of the population at risk of complications from Coronavirus infection. It's really important to follow recommendations and guidelines published by the government and the NHS in order to best protect ourselfs from infection.

Feel free to consult our two recent articles on the coronavirus and chronic illness for more information:

Coronavirus: What do you need to know?

Coronavirus and chronic illness

I've created this discussion so we can pose any questions or concerns about the current pandemic or just generally share our feelings about what is going on.

Have you consulted the recommendations? Who informed you first: you doctor, your pharmacist, a relative? Have you been taking any particular precautions? Have you been self-isolating? Do you have any advice for others?

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Butterfly123

19/05/2020 at 09:31

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I have copd I am 66 still working but on furlough after having the letter I live in Wales so still on lock down it is worrying I think that us who are shielding will be the last to go back it is a worrying situation as I am a care assistant and when October comes in the flu season starts and they say there could be another spike it is frightening

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19/05/2020 at 10:55

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It's the same here in NI there was hundreds out last night in Belfast celebrating Celtocs league win what's the point of me and you Terry staying in when these people just flout the rules as they seem fit 😡😡

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19/05/2020 at 10:56

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Butterfly123

20/05/2020 at 09:42

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In answer to the message about having the letter of shielding and stating that it says do not resuscitate that is totally wrong I have had a letter and it dose not say that on mine I am in wales and I cannot see them being any different

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20/05/2020 at 10:55

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hi all it is a very scary time for everyone this covid 19 has changed all our lives ,i have isolated for 9 wks now , i have my 8 year old granddaughter living with me and all this talk about sending kids back to school in June is so scary ,i wont be sending her ,as it puts her and myself at risk , i also live near a beach and it makes me so angry to see so many people having a lovely time at the beach not self distancing just like covid wont effect them !my 8 year old understands how to stay safe and stay home why cant all the adults out there emoticon shock .stay safe everyone and be boring like me stay home x

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Jax1947

23/05/2020 at 00:14

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I agree with you about the beaches down here in Dorset beaches packed as is new forest, why are some people so stupid. Personally I am scared stiff hubby and I habent been out the house since Maech he has cancer and I have COPD, hospital letter arrived today the cancelled his prostrate appointment said it will be done over the phone, hes deaf so hope they let me answer for him also to have a blood test before their call. So much to worry about and having to turn my family away and not see my grandsons just when I need them most. But it's all of us who are sheilded my heart goes out to you all.

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23/05/2020 at 00:15

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@Butterfly123 doesnt say that on mine I'm 73. Will re read it tomorrow just to be sure

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23/05/2020 at 00:30

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@Butterfly123 hi can you direct me to that post I cant find it, thanks, just got me worried now as I am 73 with copd

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24/05/2020 at 01:56

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I have copd and still working in home care looking after the elderly x I haven't had a letter x

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25/05/2020 at 15:49

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Hi everyone, hope you're all coping. Trying to appreciate the small victories or little pleasant things in this dark time. Please stay safe those of you who are returning to work! xx

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