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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "P" (11/15)

Paul McCartney (solo artist ) - Maybe I’m Amazed

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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letters "X, Y or Z" (11/13)

YES - Owner of a Lonely Heart Weird Al Yankovic - Bedrock Anthem

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Today's Musical Challenge - 11/14 ???

Musical Challenge A - Z will return tomorrow So sorry, I got very busy first thing this morning and it just kept rolling from there, Hope you had a day filled with music

Author: JeanO53
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Has Penn Univ. Research found a cure for COPD?

Maybe COPD actually can be cured. See the article below. "Penn Researchers Discover New Cell Type in Human Lung with Regenerative Properties" https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2022/april/penn-researchers-discover-new-cell-type-in-human-lung …

Author: Richard DJ
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Jumping jacks ??

I agree that walking and light weights would be a good place to start for you. You would also be a good candidate for pulmonary rehabilitation The patient side of the of the COPD Foundation Pocket Consultant Guide has some exercises that you can do! …

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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "G" (11/12)

Graham Nash - Chicago / Our House.

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Anoro side effects

my lung doc switched me from Incruse and symbicort to Anoro - saying this was a two in one Is anyone on Anoro and have you had any side effects Thsn

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Today's Musical Challenge - In Honor of Veterans Day

The Bonnie Blue Flag Dixie

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Stuffy nose - what helps? My Afrin stopped working

severe sob..on oxygen at all times with 8-10 flow rate...lately I'm stuffed up and its harder to breathe. What works besides Afrin? No longer works for me..any ideas?? Thx

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Is hospital air different?

Last night I was fighting with low oxygen and I went to the urgent care immediately in the morning, my oximeter was on my finger all the time, it shows 93% right before I entered hospital, but it turned to 98% soon after I sat on their chair. I stayed …

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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "O" (11/10)

MUSIC CHALLENGE A - Z Today's Challenge is brought to you by the Letter "O" How many Musical Groups or Solo Artists (first or last name) can WE name that start with the letter " O ". Bonus points for listing one of their songs.

Author: JeanO53
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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "K" (11/9)

k.d. Lang - Simple Kool & the Gang - Celebration

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This is my mum's fev1 and peak flows. She's been diagnosed as copd but doesn't this look like asthma

Im also diagnosed with asthma. Both have hayfever and eczema Ventolin seems to really help Peak flows also.all over place. Was able to avoid a steroid course by increasing inhalers

Author: Dan98
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Abnormal lung CT SCAN

I am so glad I found this resource. I had a CAT scan for lung cancer since I have just stopped smoking. Came back negative however I have mild emphysema COPD. When I look back I have been developing symptoms of shortness of breath when walking quickly. I …

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Feel lost

I feel totally lost, just want to share with brothers and sisters here. Here is want happened to me, I started my journey from Feb due to episodic SOB and low oxygen (randomly happen), later PFT showed borderline ratio and my doctor put me on asthma …

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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "T" (11/8)

MUSIC CHALLENGE A - Z Today's Challenge is brought to you by the Letter "T" How many Musical Groups or Solo Artists (first or last name) can WE name that start with the letter " T ". Bonus points for listing one of their songs.

Author: JeanO53
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Why don't I have access to a friend request? I get a message that I don't have access.

I think I found the issue you were having. If you click on your name you should be redirected to your profile page now and accept your friend requests. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Author: RobynF
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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "J" (11/7)

Josh Groban - Granted / River

Author: JeanO53
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Online Store Sale and Giveaway

Did you know the COPD Foundation has an online store? The COPD Foundation’s online c atalog ue offers educational booklets, flyers, and COPD-themed merchandise! From flyers and booklets to My COPD Action Plans and Harmonicas for Health kits, there is …

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24/7 oxygen & no freedom

Never given diagnosis for any health problems until I went to ER for shortness of breadth. Laid in hospital for 5 days, given Prednisone for 4 days and breathing treatments. Told I had emphysema based on CT scan. Released from hospital after hospital bed …

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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "B" (11/6)

MUSIC CHALLENGE A - Z Today's Challenge is brought to you by the Letter "B" How many Musical Groups or Solo Artists (first or last name) can WE name that start with the letter " B ". Bonus points for listing one of their songs.

Author: JeanO53
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COPD Awareness Month is just around the corner. How can you help get the word out?

November is COPD Awareness Month and if you are like me, you may be wondering what you can do to help people learn more about COPD. As someone living with COPD, you are the perfect one to spread the word. One way that you can get the word out is through …

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Musical Challenge? The Letter "M" (11/5)

Mary Chaplin Carpenter - Why Walk When You Can Fly

Author: JeanO53
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Does CT Scan always show moderate COPD?

Pulmonary function testing is the "gold standard". CT scans can show evidence of COPD ( sometimes with normal spirometry but can also be abnormal). It depends how the scan is read ( some automated programs will give different information). In any case- …

Author: JohnConrad
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Another Music Challenge? Starting with "R" (11/4)

R oy Orbison - Only The Lonely

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