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Buying a POC without prescription?
Is there anywhere online I can buy a POC from US without providing a prescription? I live in UAE and I don't have a US prescription. The prices of POC are ridiculous here ($6000+). So I was planning to place an order from US and have a shipment forwarder …
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Medicare and POC
Will Medicare pay for a POC or pay the rental. I am looking at a Inogen G3 and have been told they only pay for the canister oxygen products. Any help will be appreciated.
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Help with inhaler
My Medicare plan D will not carry my inhaler, Incruse!!! To purchase it will cost over $100 a month. We are on a fixed income. Plus I have other medication. The company that makes Incruse said I have to send $600 before they will help me pay for he …
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Does anyone know someone that got healed of COPD because they were younger?
im 44 years old. I have COPD. My family doc diagnose me late. I keep telling but they said I was too young. My file says I had it since 2010 but they never told me till 2014. I feel I could have done something then. I was recently put on oxygen. It's …
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Musical Challenge... Happy Holidays!!
MUSIC CHALLENGE Today's Challenge is brought to you by the Holidays How many Holiday Songs can we name? Can be Secular or Religious Do you have any Favorites ?
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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "D" (12/8)
David Essex - Rock On I remember buying this, my first "45". I was 9.
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Buying a concentrator and/or POC
Karen D: I know of a place called AMSR. It says free 2nd day shipping. I believe you can find them at: Hope it helps.
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Anxiety over health
Hi, im sorry if this sounds crazy to most, as im sure it may. I quit smoking 2 weeks ago. For the last 4 years ive only smoked a half pack a day, but it was about a pack a day years previous. Im 41 female. I run at least 2 miles a day & at least once a …
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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "E" (12/6)
Eagles-----The Last Resort Earth, Wind & Fire--------That's the Way of the World Eartha Kitt------Santa Baby Echo & The Bunnymen------The Killing Moon
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Controlled substance
Is there anyone else who has a problem being able to have a controlled substance medication delivered to them. I understand that it is a controlled substance but I am oxygen bound, am losing my one friend who was able to pick them up. Therefore, I have …
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Sudden drop in pulse ox
I'm not a doctor and I'm a patient like you. So please don't take any medical advise from me. I would not say 79% is normal, but it's common to see a dip in SPO2 after hot bath because your blood vessel is dilated with the heat and your blood pressure …
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Are You Ready For Some Holiday Fun?
Happy Holidays!!! Join in the fun with this holiday word search!
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Advocate for early diagnoses?
I’m not coming of as a smarty. I’m just confused about the Advocate for early diagnosis. What’s the difference? I’m early- not officially diagnosed with 4 visits to Pulmonologist and NO CT Scan. Mild/Moderate airway obstruction. Quit smoking and that’s …
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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "L" (12/4)
Lana Del Rey------Mariners Apartment Le Bon------My Time Is Now Left Banke------Walk Away Renee
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late entry for musical chal. J
James Gang - Ashes the Rain and I.....I always thought it was a strange composition from joe walsh at the time
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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "N" (12/3)
Willie Nelson - Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
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Mom just diagnosed stage 4 COPD
My mom was just diagnosed with stage 4 COPD and she is really worried but I explained to her that she could live a long time with COPD from what I've read on these forums. Her mind is really sharp and she gets around pretty good for 80 years old. She …
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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "V" (12/2)
Ventures-----Wipe Out Vogues-----Turn Around Look at Me
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CPET result is back
Pulmonary function testing: FEV1 of 4.25 L 03% predicted FVC of 5.99 L or 119% predicted FEV1/FVC ratio of 71 compared to 82 predicted. Maximum voluntary ventilation was 179 L per minute or 105% predicted Cardiopulmonary exercise test: Exercise protocol: …
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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter W (11/30)
Dionne Warwick - - I Say A Little Prayer For You. . The Who - - I Can See For Miles. . Bill Withers - - Ain't No Sunshine / Lean On Me. . Stevie Wonder - - Signed, Sealed, Delivered / Isn't She Lovely / ... and so many more.
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What is the best and most accurate way to measure O2
Ladies and gentlemen, I might have a little more experience using oximeters than many people. I purchased 6 SPO2 monitoring devices (don't even get me started why I bought so many), prices range from $30 to $1000. Among them, Masimo is really the best …
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stage 4 - can someone be stage 4 and not be on oxygen?
can someone be stage 4 and not be on oxygen?
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transplants - does one have to go to rehab first for evaluation?
The very beginning for being accepted for transplant, does one have to go to rehab first for evaluation? I have read the medicare only pay for it once and read if you get a transplant you will have to go to rehab again for awhile. Will medicare still …
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Diagnosis - diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma
Hi, I’m 34 years old and have been diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma by pulmo almost 6 months back. I experience dyspena at rest. No other symptom of cough etc. I had my CT done in April which said - both lungs appear to be hyper-inflated. No sign …
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copd exacerbation - oxygen go down with exertion?
Hello Group I was just wondering about something. I have recently developed bronchitis which I am on z pack for and a five-day steroid treatment. I don't usually have them too often, but I know when they are coming on. I did quit smoking approximately …
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