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Ready for a Weekend Puzzle?

We did it!!! I actually think I may have more fun making up the hints, than figuring out the puzzles.

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Favorite neb delivery device

hi all, do you all have a favorite neb cup or delivery device that you like and why? Specifically I was wondering if anyone has noticed a difference between the different pari neb cups like the lc sprint, plus and star. My respiratory symptoms have …

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Imogene

I'm using Constant flow now, I'm trying to go on Pulse. I was considering 1 of the Imogene's, any input? any users? Talked with my supplier & they recommend I stay on the bottles with a pulse regulator? Any feedback god or bad would be helpful..

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Check in - Are We Saying the Same Old Thing?

It happens often. We pick up the phone or log on to visit with a friend through our computer screen, and say, “How are you?” I hate to say it, but many of us have gotten too used to saying, “How are you?” automatically and we don’t even listen to the …

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Can you recoganize these songs?

D4....1 toke over the line--- Brewer and Shipley D3...Blue Bayou----Linda Ronstadt D2...2 outa 3 ain't bad----Meat Loaf D1...Saturday in the park----Chicago

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Where to Start-Traveling with Medical Condition?

Dang--hit a dead end. Today, after getting 3 workers at TSA Cares that said I should be receiving a follow up response from the contractor with TSA at SFO regarding the damage that was done to my medical equipment, the supervisor said nope, they can only …

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New book coming out - Breath Taking by Michael J Stephen

Hi! As a librarian I got an advance digital copy of the following book that looks really interesting. I haven't started reading this yet; depending on the author and how the subject is treated it could be interesting, deadly wonky and boring, or …

Author: Sassycat
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Wacky woords anyone?

C1...Keep your eye on the ball C2...Off to a flying start A2...Franks and beans

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Think I have copd... help/ advice?

Hi hollylee44. Welcome to the club. Sounds like a second opinion is a good idea. We need docs who give us time and listen to us. I think you should wait until you recover from surgery to take another PFT--you may get a different result with the FEV1. …

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My results from spiro yesterday.

Fev1 Actual 3.23. Pred 4.0 %Pred 80 Fev1/Fvc%. Actual 75. Pred 79. %Pred 94 FEF 25-75% % Pred 65

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Spiriva and function (sexual)

Not wanting this to sound like that song but has anyone found Spiriva impairs or has impaired their sexual function at all, talking males here! Also the need to urinate? Has it affected that at all too. Many thanks for any answers.

Author: Norso
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Hard to get a deep breath.

had a recent hospital stay after a month breathlessness I was diagnosed with hyperinflated lungs/COPD… Had a full cardiac work up while I was there and it’s not my heart… I have breathlessness and now the most disturbing thing is I cannot take a deep …

Author: Kbrann73
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COPD and shoulder pain

Interesting discussion. When you have COPD and are struggling to breathe - in fact, even when you feel like you're having a fairly good breathing day and really don't even realize you're struggling to breathe - there can be a lot of tension in your upper …

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Wednesday Check in – Keeping up Hope

Hope keeps us alive!!! I try to keep hopeful always---especially times when it takes a little more effort !!!! I've learned that if I'm not feeling very hopeful helping another will restore the hope for them and me!!

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What should I expect at my initial pulmonologist visit?

I am 45 years old and have not been officially diagnosed with COPD but I have a very strong suspicion that I do have it. I first started experiencing SOB about 5 years ago while I was taking my daily jog. Since then, the SOB has gotten progressively …

Author: Flora0104
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Oxyview Glasses

Any info on these? Anyone using them? Like them? Hate them? Costs? Would appreciate any information http://oxyview.com/ Oxy-View oxygen therapy eyeglass frames are designed for those individuals that require supplemental oxygen. Oxy-View allows you …

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Has Pulmonary Rehab being helpful to you?

Some rural areas may not have pulmonary rehabilitation facilities in close proximity. I am looking to find out how helpful these programs are to patients.

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Does any have issues with the Flip nebulizer and condensation?

I have been looking into a few different FDA approved mesh nebulizers and all seem to have mixed reviews, including the Flyp. I am now considering a non FDA approved one considering the much lower price.

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Benefit of one inhaler over another?

Can anyone tell me if Stiolto Respimat is any more beneficial than Combivent Respimat other than Stiolto lasts for 24 hours (theoretically) . What I mean, is Olodaterol any better than Albuterol, Or is Tiotropium any better than Ipratropium? My Pulmo has …

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Panacinar Enphysema with only 28 yo, non smoker

Hello community, im new to the site, please forgive my english is the best I can do since its not my main lenguage months ago I had a rpimary p neumothorax , in the surgery to fix it the medic extracted a piece of my lung that looked weird, it had a …

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How long have cats & dogs been in our homes?

You'd be surprised with the answer, from a 12/25/20 SciFri story. I'll post their an swer on Fluffy Friday. //ed

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Moments of panic?

I was just diagnosed with severe COPD less than seven days ago, and for the most part, I seem to be dealing with this new element of my life fairly well, due in large part to the information and support that I've found here on this board.  That …

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Is anyone using a generator or power pack with oxygen concentrator?

Generators/Power Failures

Author: Gina D.
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Check in - Are You Kind to Yourself?

On my last day working at the hospital, one of the nurses came up to me and said, “We’re going to miss you. Then she gave me a hug, and as she did, she said, “Be kind to yourself.” Wow. That took me by surprise. I couldn’t remember anybody ever telling …

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Christmas Carol Game - Part 2 ?

5...Noel Noel......Knew it all along!!!!!! not!! I'm a little slow Jean--but I got there!! LOL "with a little help from my friend"

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