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Up for Another Challenge?

1a....Eggs over easy 1e..Turning over a new leaf 2c...Swear on a stack of bibles 2d...Little League 2e... Bridge over Troubled Waters 2f...High School 7e...4 wheel drive 5f..Lying down on the job 7a...Power Blackout 3a...Negative attitude

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How Important Is Exercise From an Insurance Company Perspective?

My insurance company rewards me for certain activities by giving me points that I may use to purchase gift cards. In other words, my insurance company is giving me back some of the money that I pay in premiums for activities that will make it less likely …

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Diabetic, blocked leg arteries, angioplasty, angiogram

can someone please tell me is there a difference between an angiogram and angioplasty? My dad who is 87 and has blocked arteries in his legs went into the hospital last week for what I thought was an angioplasty, but he said that the doctors did not …

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Food for thought! Do you.......

Do you think about about what you eat? I have been much more and it's not coming easy for someone who likes pizza, chips, bacon, crisps, twiglets etc. I am trying to eat more healthily Yesterday I had vegetarian bean burger and salad with feta, avacado …

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Sore itchy eyes

Does anyone know whether dyspnea/SOB causes eye problems such as; tired, itchy sore eyes.

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Check in – How do you feel about educating others about COPD?

Another great topic Jane. You make me think too much with these weekly -check-ins-!! Just kidding!! Those closest to me--my significant other and one of my sisters--understand that I have COPD. One of my good buddies also. All are very supportive. The …

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Uncertain diagnosis

If your major issue is sleep, I would suggest that you request a sleep study which may be able to answer at least some of your questions and perhaps point toward a potential solution. I'd also suggest that you find a good Cognitive Behavioral Specialist …

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Do the COPD meds make you feel sick?

I am newly diagnosed with COPD and put on a ton of meds. 5 new meds, 2 steroid inhalers, albuterol, prednisone dose pack and z pak. Couldn't do the Advair so now it's symbicort. One week later changed my muscle relaxer to baclofen, increased zoloft to …

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A guessing game anyone? What date do you think we attain 50,000 members here on 360?

Norso 1/20 scorpio 3/4 das23 5/1 edpe77 2/24 das23 2/15 edpe77 3/17 St. Pat's day There's pleanty of time to add/update your guess. //ed

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Two flow meters one concentrator

Is it possible to have two flowmeters? My fiancée wants to turn the flow meter on his oxygen concentrator to max then route the line to a second flowmeter installed on the wall next to his chair. He wants to be able to increase his oxygen flow when he …

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How long have you been on oxygen?

i was wondering how long everyone has been on oxygen and how much?

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what is very severe copd

very severe copd

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It's the Oscars... Do You Know These Movies?

3A...A Beautiful Mind 1C...Silence of the Lambs 2A...My Fair Lady

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Mid-Week Challenge?

3c...Kick up a big stink??? 1e...Bermuda Triangle 4b...The Inside Dope 7e...World Series 7c...3 degrees below zero

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Check in - Just Hanging On

This magnet has been with me for years. It's always a good reminder...

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Not Smoking

Hi Team, Going on week 3 NO Smoking. Doctor did call and said I have mild obstruction and did not say anything else. Just don’t smoke anymore. I mentioned I have phlegm everyday but he said see what happens in two months. The reason why I’m writing is …

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can u still be a cook after diagnosed copd?

if your jobs is cooking in a restaurant. can u still do it after diagnosed copd ? there is a lot smoke in the air course by cooking even u dont see it . what if that is the only thing u know how to make a living

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45 years old and been diagnosed with severe copd

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POC startup

I am new user with a SimplyGo Mini POC (pulse). From the manual: "It may take up to 20 minutes for the SimplyGo Minioutput to stabilize within its O2 purity specification. However, you may beginbreathing from the SimplyGo Mini at any time." When I wear …

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"Water particles' in lungs

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has experienced the same sensation of what feels as though you just choked on water or inhaled water when jogging and for the day(s) to follow, in addition to other symptoms? Is this a symptom that is common for all …

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A challenge to start the week?

Let's try this one...

Author: JeanO53
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Help on quitting smoking again!

Hi Kattlyne, These are some great suggestions from those in the community who have been where you are. The tips and advice they have given you are very insightful and show the variety of things people have done to become non-smokers. I have facilitated …

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Check in - Can Pets Inspire Us?

Over the years I've lived with a variety of pets, including cats, dogs, and parakeets, however only one of them was really mine. Her name was Edith Ann, named after both the Laugh-In character and Betrand Russell's fourth and last wife. She was adopted …

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Looks like you need something to do?

A2 - The parting of the Red Sea

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Does anyone with COPD have really good breathing days and then the next day feel breathless again?

Yesterday, I did not do much physical activity. However, I did not need to use my emergency inhaler once! I cannot recall when I went a whole day without the emergency inhalers. Today, while lightly cleaning my bathroom with Natural Eco-friendly products …

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