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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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Is this copd - Thoughts?
Hello, I've done 4ct scans, 2x rays, 2 endescopes, I'm taking acid reflux ppi drug. I've done 2 spirometry tests in the last 4 years that are normal. I quit smoking 5 years ago. All the above years in the last 4 years. I have mild emphysema. I'm coughing …
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Check-in: Have a Holly Jolly Holiday: Tips for Those with Chronic Lung Conditions
The holiday season is typically filled with love, hope, and joy. Yet, for those with chronic lung disease, it can be a difficult time to navigate. Feelings of being worried, exhausted, or overwhelmed can also occur. Here are a few things that people with …
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Who do you tell?
Hi Ben A, I don't find your question odd at all. I'm stage IV COPD, and have had very similar experiences. Didn't share my diagnosis for about 5 months. Just needed time to digest it all. Like you, I explained it away as severe asthma. I told 2 friends, …
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Quiet, Portable night oxygen
My Insurance supplied me with a 55 lb, 600 watt, Oxygen Concentrator which is noisy. I bought an Inogen Home Oxygen Concentrator which is 18 lb 100 watt and quite (set a 2 lpm it's 40 Decibels. ) Decibels Level 1-40 Level 2-40 Level 3-41 Level 4-43 …
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Today's Musical Challenge - The Letter "F"
Fitz and The Tantrums-----Santa Stole My Lady Fixx-------Red Skies Freddie Mercury-----Time Waits For No One Friends of Distinction-----Love or Let Me Be Lonely
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