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Note: Deceased members are noted by a *

1. :  Jane D'Alessandro, 1941, female
2. :  MA, jmdbelmont@aol.com     No
3. :  Emphsema, asthma
4. :  60
5. :  55
6. :  Difficulty breathing
7. :  Yes
8. : 
9. :  Pulmonologist     Yes
10. : No
11. : Combivent    4 times per day
12. :
13. : Uniphyll 30 mg; Prednizone 20 mg; Lorazepam .5 mg; Protonix 40  mg
14. :
15. : Lexapro   25 mg
16. : Sometimes after using my DuoNeb nebulizer solution, I get very short of breath.
17. : Yes
18. : Yes.  Albuterol sulfate & ipratropium bromide
19. : Yes            24 hours/day
20. : Occasional panic attacks
21. : No
22. : No
23. : HMO    Yes
24. : No
25. : Yes
26. :
27. : Former
28. : Rarely
29. :
30. : No

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1. Peter A. Dammann, born 1921, male.
2. P.O. Box 2055, Friday Harbor, WA  98250-2055;  e mail:
pdammann@rockisland.com    Phone: 360-378-3809.
2a. No.
3. Emphysema.
4. Not sure.  Probably 69.
5. Not sure. Probably 65.
6. Could not get up to jogging, no matter how hard I tried.
7. Was referred to a COPD rehab course at Evanston Hostpital, Evanston, IL., under supervision of pulmonologists.
8. Don't remember.
9. See 7 above.  Yes.  Much information.
10. I don't think so.
11. Albuterol.  Every three or four hours.  Atrovent 4 times a day.
Flovent, 4 times a day.
12. Don't know.
13. Temporarily taking 20 mg prednosone daily.  First put back on January 1, when I came down with virus which exacerbated shortness of breath.
14. NA.
15 No.
16. In the past I have found withdrawal from prednosone very tiring.  At present, my MD is taking me off it very slowly.
17. See answer to 7 above.  Also went to rehab at Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle,  after aortic valve replacement in summer of 1993.
18. Yes.  Albuterol.
19. Currently being weaned from supplemental oxygen, except for night. At present roughly one hour on, one hour off.
20. Occasional "spotting" when very short of breath.
21. No.
22. No.
23. Medicare and wrap arround supplement.
24. No.  Researching possibility.
25. Yes.  Any media suggested in ansswer to 2 above.
26. Very much like this suppport grouup.  Would appreciate all available info about lung volume reduction surgery.
27. Very heavy smoker for many years. Last cigarette April 16, 1978.
28. I went to Fitness Center for treadmill and dignified "weight lifting" five times a week.  Since 1/1/98 I have been too dependent on
supplemental oxygen for regular exercise.  Hope and need to get back soon.
29. Don't know.

 Thanks for all you are doing.

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1. :  Karen Daniels, 1959   female
2. :  sweetangel44_63961@yahoo.com
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  44
5. :  44
6. :  shortness of breath at exertion or walking
7. :  yes
8. :  breathing,xray, scan,mri
9. :  My dr. and no I did not
10. : no
11. : advair twice a day, albuteral every 4 hrs
12. : combivent
13. : too many to list
14. :
15. : lexapro 1 a day, amitryptiline at bed time
16. : prednisone- bones hurt all the time from it high sugar, weight gain, broke veins,
17. : no
18. : yes-duoneb
19. : N/A
20. : I have lost bowel control at times, if it gets too hot cannot breathe and if get too cold cannot breathe
21. : no
22. : full dissability
23. : Medicare/medicaid somewhat
24. : no
25. : yes available at media above
26. : I feel much better talking to people who have the same disease as me cause they know the feelings you are feeling
27. : yes
28. : no, too many health issues
29. : Lavaquin
30. : no

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1. :  Deborah "Debbie" Danton 1951 F
2. :  Florida - ermi03@aol.com
3. :  Chronic Bronchitis/Emphysema
4. :  47
5. :  47
6. :  I became very ill and was not getting any better.I was truly scared
7. :  I went on my own decision
8. :  spirometry
9. :  the nurse. no i do not feel like i recieved sufficient information. I feel if I had more education I might have gotten a better grip.
10. : no
11. : Advair 250/50, 1 puff twice daily, combivient 2 puffs 4 times daily
12. : proventil
13. : Triamterene 37.5mg/ HCTZ 25mg. Aciphex 20mg.
14. :
15. : ambien 10mg.
16. :
17. : yes. no
18. : yes albuterol
20. :
19. : at night
21. : part time
22. : I have applied
23. : none
24. : no
25. : yes any time
26. : There are many things I do not understand. all the changes you go through.With Efforts I am starting to have the help I have been looking for.
27. : Former
28. : yes
29. : Biaxin I believe
30. : yes

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1) Karen L. Darrough, born 1942, Female
2) Missouri, KDarro3392@AOL.COM
3)  Emphysema
4)  55
5)  51-misdiagosed as allergy problems, I have a history of allergic nature and have had serious sinus stoppage in the past.
6)  Bronchitis that would not respond to standard treatment
7)  No
8)  X-Ray and pulmanary function.  Also, the hollow sound produced by breathing.
9)  Technician handled testing.  Most of my information regarding condition has been obtained outside doctors office.
10)  No
11)  Albuterol - 2 puffs, 4 times a day, but not using this much
12)  Feel that keeping lungs clear, eating right, getting off the cigarettes if you smoke, exercising etc. is probably more help than the meds at this stage.
13)  None
14)  Does not apply
15)  Taking St. Johns Wort and it works well for me.  I have taken prescribed tranquilzers in the past and do not respond well.  That is I go to sleep etc. and cannot function properly.
16)  Yes, I was offered Combivent, tried it and found that as soon as the dose wore off I felt like I was choking and had to get another dose immediately.  Discontinued after talking to doctor.
17)  No
18)  No
19)  Occassional problems sleeping but I think this is just getting used to the condition.
20)  I work full time
21)   No disability at this time.
22)  HMO.  Coverage seems good, however I have not been that ill yet
23)  No
24)  Yes, please send e-mail
25)  The more I research and interact with this group, the more I am convinced that the tip of the iceberg is barely visable in terms of cause, aggravation and treatment of the various types of COPD.  There are so many different professional opnions available that it is clear that no one is absolutely certain what the full cause and treatment should be.  Consequently, I think we have to take a very active role in our own care, oberving closing changes in symptoms, medication effects etc.  I have experimented in the past with natural remedies (as a supplement not replacement) for treatments of other conditions and am doing the same now.

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1. :  Tina Davenport, 1963, Female
2. :  Missouri, Ltdavenport@peoplepc.com ,No
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  40 when told by my physician
5. :  I had 2 lungs collaspe, and was informed last year that I proably
had it since 1991
6. :  Couldn't hardly breath, tired, No energy, coughing
7. :  NO
8. :  Some kind of Glass box, and breathing machine
9. :  I was told by the nurse whom works for my doctor
10. : I wasn't taking any medicine at those times
11. : Albuterol-17g,Flovent-44mcg
12. : they both work wonders
13. : none
14. : n/a
15. : no
16:  I tried to quit smoking with wellabrutone- but it made me have a seizure so I had to stop taking it.
17. : none
18. : none
19. : no
20:  Sleeplessness
21. : I have my own business
22. : none
23. : BC/BS Blue, Yes
24. : NO
25. : yes,
26:  I am quiting smoking as of today, and instead of fearing this, I am gonna fight against it.
27. : Yes, But ran out this evening, so now is the right time
28. : yes, I bowl, walk at my pace,
29. : I have done 2 or 3 kinds, don't remember
30. : no

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1. :  Nancy David, 1938, female
2. :  CA/AZ, bookluvr3@yahoo.com
3. :  Severe Emphysema
4. :  62
5. :  55???
6. :   Extreme Shortness of Breath, went to clinic in NC in April of 2000.  Was told  by Nurse Practitioner that I did NOT have Emphysema. No tests, no x-rays..  Had to beg for antibiotic and cough med for severe bronchitis and racking cough.  In November 2000, diagnosed w/severe E by internist in MA.  Sent for tests. 
7. :  Yes, but took an episode of Acuter Respitory Failure and hospitilization to follow up. 
8. :  PFTs, Spirometry, Thalium Stress tests, X-rays, Cat scans, PET scans, can't remember them a ll. 
9. :  Mds at Hospital and RTs
10. : No
11. : Combivent, Flovent, Foradil
12. : Serevent
13. : None.  Take vitamins, calcium, baby aspirin daily.
14. : N/a
15. : Zoloft@.25mg
16. : Wellbutrin-nausea, dizziness; Trazadone-rash
17. : Pulmonary rehab after LVRS and a maintenance program. Treadmill, Upper body Ergometer, weights,
18. : No
19. : No, was on oxygen 24/7 for 8 months in 2001 until shortly after LVRS. 
20. : Do not tolerate extremes in heat and or cold  well. Am lifelong insomniac! Find it hard to go to sleep, wake up after a couple hours.
21. : No, hope to work part time when I settle down.
22. : No
23. : Medicare, VA.  Am very pleased witht he quality of care provided by the Veterans Clinics.  Just wish I could go to the closest clinic in the different locations.  Their computers do not  communicate w/other clinics since I am spending time in AZ and San Diego. 
24. : LVRS - October 2001
25. : Yes - email only at this time. 
26. : EFFORTS literally saved my life. Was sent home from hospital after  ARF episode to get affairs in order! Clark(Florida Boy) and Cecil Montgomery got me up & moving. Did my own rehab, had LVRS @ U-Mass. School of Medicine with a great Pulmonary Dept and docs. Gave 2nd chance at life. Golfed again!! Am rehabbing self again after exacerbation. Did not realize how much ground you lose so quickly.  Have had to give up lifetime aversion to going to doctors.  Will now seek treatment for the sniffles, ugh!!!
27. : Yes, former for 43 years, started while in AF and cig. manufacturers were handing out free samples!! Thank you Uncle Sam.  Quit 4-11-01!
28. : Yes, walk, weights,  yoga and stretches for back.
29. : Erythromicin
30. : No, but am scheduled at VA Clinic Lab. My Mother, sister and an aunt have Emphysema.   Think that my maternal Grandmother also  had it. 

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1. :  nancy davidson
2. :
3. :  Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema
4. :  57
5. :  55
6. :  sob
7. :  no
8. :  blood gas, spti.
9. :  E R.  no not enough info. on condition
10. : no
11. : convent ,abu. pred.
12. : convent
13. : pred. 20 m
14. : convent
15. : no
16:  pred. cause depression
17. : none
18. : no
19. : no
20:  heat and cold, depressed
21. : none
22. : partial disability
23. : none
24. : no
25. : nandywho@yahoo.com
26:
27. : yes
28. : yes
29. : zpac
30. : no

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1. :  Barbara Davis, 1950, female
2. :  Illinois, bjdavis31350@aol.com
3. :  all
4. :  49-50
5. :  47-48
6. :  chronic cough, breathlessness
7. :  yes
8. :  PFT, xray, scope ???
9. :  Pulmonologist, not really
10. : no
11. : albuterol, atrovent, advair
12. : advair
13. : singulair, protonix
14. : ??? none by themselves have done much
15. : Paxil CR 25 mg
16. :none
17. : no
18. : albuterol
19. : no
20. : all of the above - incontinence I had surgery for - cough/stress incontinence. Now I have trouble starting and don't feel bladder ever empties.  Also, beginning to have a problem with bowel incontinence, but it is slight and not become a problem at this point.
21. : no
22. : applied for SS Disability
23. : no, COBRA insurance ended in March
24. : no
25. : yes, even though I don't know much about it.
26. :
27. : never
28. : no
29. : ???
30. : no

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1. :  Carla Davis, 1956, Female
2. :  KS - gypsy_900@lycos.com
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  47
5. :  45
6. :  shortness of breath and chest pain
7. :  no
8. :  respitory - blow in the tube
9. :  RA - not enough info.
10. : yes
11. : Combivent & Flovent each 2 puffs / twice a day
12. : Albuteral
13. : Toprol XL for hypertension
14. : none
15. : none
16. : none
17. : no
18. : no
19. : no
20. : incontinence, & constipation
21. : full time
22. : no
23. : yes, private and so far sufficient
24. : no
25. : no, have only been diagnosed 9 mo.
26. : maybe later
27. : Former for 30 years
28. : not regular
29. : Z-pack
30. : no

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1. James D. Davis- 1942-male
2. Alabama -j2davis@webtv.net
2a. yes -Juanita Davis -wife
3. Emphysema
4. 56
5. 54
6.SOB
7.Yes, a year later
8. XRays, CT Scan, Split Pulmonary Function, Breathing Analysis
9. Pulmonary Dr.-yes
10. no
11. Serevent 2 puffs 2x day, Combivent away from        nebulizer - 2
puffs 4x day
12. none
13. UniDur- 600 mg -1x day
14. none
15. no
16. no
17. yes - treadmill, exercise bike, upper body exerciser
18. Yes - albuterol
19. yes - 2  to 3 hours at night
20. heat & cold
21. full time
22. temporary disability at present
23. private- BC & BS-sufficient
24. no
25. yes
26. Rehab is VERY important.
27. yes until '95
28. yes
29. have been lucky- no infections
30. no

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1. :  jean davis/1954/50
2. :  tn <mimogened@wingnet.net
3. :  chronic bronchitis,emphysema
4. :  49
5. :  48
6. :  stevens johnson syndrome
7. :  no,pcp says wait
8. :  breathing test/blood,strength
9. :  pcp/no I don't
10. : no
11. : combivent,as needed:spiriva handihaler,2 times daily
12. : albuteral
13. : none
14. : all
15. : since dec,9,only alprazolam/generic for zanex
16:  no,past ones just did't work
17. : no
18. : combivent
19. : 02 machine/2 cansiters for back up.
20:  all problems listed/have bad time coping
21. : disabled
22. : full/originally nerves,now sjs and copd
23. : right now/but cannot afford to buy blood oxygen measure for level in blood
24. : no
25. : sure/anytime
26:  great site
27. : yes/about to start cession
28. : walking when able
29. : cipro
30. : no/no mention

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1 Mary Day, 1933, female
2 Virginia, wasmaryday@aol.com
3 Emphysema, I guess
4  60
5 50 ?
6 Angina
7 Yes
8 ?
9 USN Pulmonary clinic. Yes,
10 No
11Albuterol  2 puffs 4X a day as needed, Flovent 3 puffs 2 X a day, Atrovent
3 puffs 4 x a day, Serevent 2 puffs 2 X a day
12 Asmacort(sp)
13 Diltiazem, 240mg   QD
Pravastin, 20mg   QD   
Aspirin, 325mg   QD   
Estrogen, .625mg   QD
Vitamin E, 400IU    QD   
Monopril, 20mg   QD   
Dipyridamole, 50mg 3 X a day
Prednisone 5 QD ? Varies, For a condition other than COPD
14 ????
15 No
16 No
17 Yes, Treadmill & hand weights
18 Occasionally, during bad times, Albuterol
19 24/7
20 Nothing severe
21 Bookkeeping on  computer at home.
22 No
23 Medicare & supplemental. OK so far. Am Navy dependent
24 No
25 Yes
26 ------
27 Former
28 Yes
29 ?
30 No

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1. Penny Day, 1944, Female

2. Ontario, Canada  pennyday@onlink.net
2a. No
3.Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis
4. 51 years
5. 46 years
6.  infections , Sob , and cough
7. Yes
8. Pft's
9. Pulmonary Lab Technician, No
10. Yes
11. Ventolin, Atrovent, Flovent 250 ( Canadian )
12. Beclovent
13. None
14. Theophylline
15. Ativan 1 mg.
16. No
17. No
18. Ventolin , Atrovent
19. No
20. Heat , Humidity , Leg cramps
21. No
22. No
23. National Health Care
24.  No
25. Yes
26. Joining Efforts was the best thing that happened for me to help me cope and live with this disease.
27. Former
28. Yes
29. Zithromax
30. Not sure

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1.   Peg DeAngelo     -     1936     -      Female
2.   Summer -   Colorado  
      Winter   -    Arizona   
      E-Mail Address at both places is >   pdean69005@aol.com   <
2a. No
3. Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema
4. About 15 (?) years ago
5. 17 (?) years ago
6. Bronchitis attack, went to ER
7. No, not at first
8. None....with that Dr.  Went to 2nd Dr....none. 3rd Dr. was great,
9.Pulmonologist sent me for the works at local hospital. I had to ask the Pulmo for more info, but my new Dr. was wonderful at explaining.
10. Yes
11.  I take 1 puff ADVAIR 500 in a.m.,  1 puff in p.m.  Also take 3 puffs Atrovent 4 x's a day.  Relief inhaler is MaxAir.
12.  Sometimes it seems the Atrovent does no good at all, but I can tell later if I miss some
13.  Premarin (lowest dosage every other day) for the absorption of Calcium, 1200 mg Calcium with Vit. D,  1,000 mg Vit. C,  Zantac 75
14.  Don't remember
15.  No
16.  No
17.  With the present Dr., yes.  Treadmill, Arm Bike, excercycle, hand weights
18.  Not presently
19.  Yes.  24/ 7  at 2L - 4L to excersize.  Half that amount in Arizona (lower altitude) Can even go for part of the time without 02 in AZ
20.  Temp. extremes have always been uncomfortable.  Incontinence due to a prolapse of the bladder and cystocele. Sleeplessness (always been a night owl)  GERD an occasional problem
21.  No, but do a lot of volunteer work
22.  No, not enough quarters earned to get my own ss. therefore, no disability now.  I was not working at the time I became . .'disabled'.
23.  Medicare and supplemental coverage.  So far
24.  Had LVRS on July 14, 1997
25.  Absolutely!
26.  My LVRS was not paid for by my insurance co. so we paid for it!  By talking to all involved with the procedure, including the hospital, they cut their fees a bit, which helped.  The great benefits only lasted 4 1/2 year, but they have been quality years!  It gave me time to learn more about lung diseases and now I am an advocate!
27.  Former smoker - quit 'cold turkey' 12 years ago.
28.  Pretty faithfully 3/4 x's a week
29.  Azithromycin (?) or Levaquin
30.  I believe so...when I underwent the testing before LVRS.

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1. :  Ro Debro     1948      Female
2. :  PA chocoro13@aol.com
3. :  CB  Emphy
4. :  20 yrs ago
5. :  37
6. :  bronchitis
7. :
8. :
9. :
10. :
11. : albuterol, pulmicort
12. : Intal    gives me bronchospasms
13. : none
14. : theodur
15. : no
16:  Intal    gives me bronchospasms
17. :
18. : yes albuterol & pulmicort
19. : yes  24/7
20:  cold
21. : no
22. : full
23. : so far
24. : not yet, working on it
25. : sometimes
26:  I have a lot of trouble with depression because of this disease
27. : former 10 yrs. ago I quit
28. : pulmo rehab 3x's a week when I can get there
29. : zithromax I have trouble with all the rest
30. : yes. I do not have it

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1. :  DOMINIC A. DELEO,1923,MALE
2. :  NY,DADELEO@AOL.COM,,NO
3. :  EMPHYSEMA
4. :  78
5. :  78
6. :  SHORTNESS OF BREATH
7. :  yes
8. :  COMPLETE PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS
9. :  DR. RICHARD A. MATTHAY
10. : DO NOT KNOW
11. : DUONEB,SPIRIVA-18mcg(as tiotropium),advair
12. : do not know
13. : norvasc-10 mg,proscar-5mg,toprol xl-25mg,flomax-0.4 mg,triamterine
w/hctz 37.5/25 cap
14. : do not know
15. : no
16:  no
17. : helen hayes pulmonary rehab
18. : yes see above (duoneb)
19. : yes intermittently in daytime & sleep usage
20:  no
21. : retired
22. : no
23. : medicare,ghi, yes
24. : no
25. : yes,daytime on line
26:  none
27. : former
28. : treadmill only approx. 10 mins. daily
29. : do not know
30. : do not know

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1. :  Viola DeVine, 1945, female
2. : 
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  59
5. :  59
6. :  Felt like I could not get any air into my lungs
7. :  No
8. :  x-ray, breathing test, stress test
9. :  Dr. Paulson my doctor, yes I got enough information to understand my condition at the time.
10. : No
11. : Combivent  as needed, Advair in the morning and at night.
12. : Singular
13. : Benicar 1 a day, Lasix 1 a day
14. :
15. : No
16: 
17. : None
18. : No
19. : Yes, at night 2L and when needed during the day.
20:  I do not do well in the cold when the barometer goes below 29.00, I sleep a lot when I get SOB
21. : Not working
22. :
23. : No insurance.
24. : No
25. : Yes
26: 
27. : I smoked for 30 years about 2 pack a day. But quit before I found out I had COPD and will never smoke again.
28. : Yes, treadmill, and take my dog outside to potty and get walking in.
29. : Avelox
30. : I don't know

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1. :  Patti Dicken, 1947, Female
2. :  pdicken2@bellsouth.net, georgia
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  56
5. :  56
6. :  Hoarseness, shortness of breath
7. :  not initially, but 2 weeks later
8. :  chest x-ray, pulmonary function test
9. :  I don't know, NO I have had No relief.
10. : No
11. : Albuterol, Nebulizer, Atrovent,
12. : albuterol
13. : none
14. :
15. : Celexa 60 mg.
16. : I have Bi-Po;ar type 2.  I was on Prednisone for 2 1/2 weeks & was unable to sleep & pretty anxious.  I was also on Cefaclor at the same time for the same time (for ear infection) & developed a yeast infection & dry heaves.  My Emphysema or ear infection are not any better.  I see a pulmonologist today for the first time.
17. : Not yet.
18. : Yes, Albuterol
19. : No
20. : I am extremely hot & sweat nearly all the time, especially if I exercise or even walk.  I diidn't sleep at all while on Prednisone, I often have to sleep sitting up.
21. : No
22. : I am on disability for Bi=Polar
23. : I am a veteran and am using the VA for my treatment since I don't have insurance
24. : No
25. : Yes
26. : I am quite new to all this & feel pretty miserable.  I am glad to have found your site.  I'm sure it well be helpful to me in the future.
27. : I quit smoking 3 weeks ago.
28. : No
29. : I don't know
30. : No

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1. :  Barry M. Dickey/1940/male
2. :  md./barked@alleganyinternet.net
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  63
5. :  62?
6. :  SHortness of breath
7. :  no
8. :  Blood/breathing/X-Ray
9. :  Hospital Techs/ do no know
10. : No, n/a
11. : albuterol/4 times a day
12. : No history
13. : None (aspirin)
14. : N/A
15. : No
16. : Too early, but no. I am using an inhaler with spacer
17. : No,  and None
18. : Yes, Albuterol
19. : No
20. : I live in an area which has humidity, and I did notice a difference in an ability to breath in high humidity
21. : Retired
22. : No
23. : BLue Cross, high deductible
24. : No
25. : Yes, any time - E-MAil or phone
26. : I did not realize The apparent lack of medical research on this problem. Also, from E-Mails to EFFORTS, I am suprised at the # of people who still smoke!
27. : Yes, former
28. : Not on a regular schedule
29. : Have no experience
30. : No (My Mother had it)

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1. Lois Dickson;1934 female; RRT CPFT (ret) 1996
2a no
3. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
4. About 36
5. Approx 31 years old, bronchits from age 20
6. Emphysema first discovered thru routine xray
7. No pulmonologists around that far back
8. No tests were being done in the late 60's
9. N/A
10. No medications given at that time
11. Albuterol, 2 puffs, 4X a day, Atrovent 4 puffs every 4 hours, Serevent and Pulmicort 2 puffs am and pm ea.
12. Maxaire, Intal, couple others I can't remember
13. Singulaire
14.N/A
15. None
16. Combivent--cough
17. I worked in rehab for 5 years as a Respiratory Therapist and had exercised for 25 years
18. Use nebulizer when sick with albuterol and atrovent combo
19. Use 2L 02 for exercise only
20. Humidity bothers me the most
21. Retired 1996
22. No disability
23. Medicare and BC/BS, coverage is very good
24. Had laser thoracic surgery in 1994
25. Yes I am available for questions from anyone at the above email address.
26. As a retired therapist, I have seen this disease from both sides, attitude is one of the most important things in fighting back, and exercise. 
27. Smoker yes for 28 years, quit 26 years ago
28. I exercise every day that I possibly can
29. Zithromax and
30 yes, do not have

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1. :  Robert H. Diday, jr.
2. :  Florida; rdiday@cfl.rr.com; no
3. :  Asthma, emphysema
4. :  61
5. :  61
6. :  Collapsed at Ironman Florida.
7. :  Yes
8. :  PFt; CAT scan; blood gases
9. :  Veteran's Administration; yes.
10. : No.
11. : Spiriva; Advair, Albuterol
12. : none
13. : none
14. : none
15. : no
16:  no
17. : no
18. : no
19. : no
20:  trouble sleeping some nights
21. : retired
22. : no
23. : I use the Veteran's Administration
24. : no
25. : Yes; varies wildly depending on the day. I am not a creature of habit.
26:  Very helpful site
27. : Never
28. : Quite a bit (8-20 hours per week)
29. : No clue.
30. : no

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1. :  Stan Dillard,  1932,  Male
2. :  CA,  Stan.Dillard@verizon.net
3. :  Emphysema, chronic bronchitis
4. :   52
5. :  48
6. :  SOB
7. :  No, not at first
8. :  xray
9. :  not until I was referred to pulmo
10. : no
11. : Advair-twice daily;  Spiriva-once a day
12. : don't  know
13. : Slo-Bid, 200mg twice daily
14. : don't  know
15. : Effexor, 125mg daily;  Ativan-prn
16. : Levaquin-severe swelling of ankles
17. : COPD education & treadmill, bike
18. : Yes, as required.  premix solution
19. : Yes, concentrator, liquid portables
20. : light headed, balance, mental accuity, and other problems princibaly caused by medicines for peripheral neuropathy. Take sleeping pills, no problem
21. : No, retired
22. : Full disability from VA
23. : Medicare & Tri-care;  sufficent
24. : Had LVRS November '03
25. : Yes, Email and telephone prearranged via Email
26. : Find the best pulmonologist, do your research.  Exercise is a must.  Don't wait too late to consider LVRS, Medicare coverage based on very restrictive disease parameters.
27. : Former
28. : Yes
29. : Cipro
30. : Yes

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1.  Rosemary Dillon; 10/21/38; Female
2.  Illinois; nosmoky@webtv.net
     6719 North Oxford Avenue
     Chicago, Illinois 60631-1328
     773 775-3665
3.  Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema
4.  56
5.  52
6.  I was having trouble walking, wheezing at night, intermittent sob;
7.  no
8.  x-rays; PFT; blood gases;  EKG; some kind of test w/mask to test extent of lung capacity; Cat Scan
9.  I was in hospital on emergency  basis and I was too sick to care;
10 no 11 Flovent 4puffs 3x daily
     Serevent 2puffs 2x daily
     Albuterol as needed
12 Beclovent and Atrovent
13 Theochron 300 mg 2x daily
     Singulair 10mg before retiring
     Claritin 10mg 1x day
     Augmentin 500mg 2x daily when needed
      Guaifenex G 1200mg 2x daily when needed
     Temazepam (Restoril) 15mg (no more than 3x a week)
     Triamterene (Dyazide)37.5mg as needed
      Flonase 16g once daily nasal spray
      Trovan l00mg daily (stopped taking)
14  Accolate
15  No
16  Augmentin sometimes causes nausea
      Trovan caused dizziness
17  never 18  DeVilbiss Sonic Nebulizer
      ipratropium bromide  4x daily  w/
      albuterol  4x daily
19  no
20  sob when walking 50' or more sleeplessness (take melatonin) changes in weather make me sob dampness and mold make me sob
21  no
22  was told I was disabled 14 years ago when I had breast cancer (was not any advantage or disadvantage)
23  Private Insurance and is not adequate
24  My new Pulmonary doctor was going to start me on rehab when I broke my ankle and leg.  I have scarring from radiation
      treatments and am a candidate for LVRS, but none scheduled
25  Yes:  any mode
26  I am shocked at the ineptness of some doctors...one told me to breathe Vicks in pan of boiling water w/ towel around my
      head. Have gotten more medical ideas from Support  Groups than from some doctors
27  I am former smoker - quit July 26, 1993
28  Not at all and was never suggested that I exercise.

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  1.Lynn (Marylinn) Dils, March 20, 1939, Female
  2.Russellville, ARkansas     lyndi@cswnet.com
  3.Emphysema w/asthma and chronic bronchitis
  4.51
  5.late 40's
  6.never seemed to recover from bouts of bronchitis
  7.no
  8.Spirometer, xrays - eventually a bronchoscopy
  9.primary care physician - he answered my questions - I just didn't know what to ask!
 10.given trial dosages
 11.Serevent & Vanceril (cortocosteroid) - 2 puffs ea, twice daily
 12.Albuterol powder capsules
 13.Accolate -20mg tablet every 12 hrs
 14.Theophylline was effective but too many side effects
 15.no
 16.Theophylline - jitters, headaches - discontinued by doctor when there was suspected angina episode
 17.Not until I was under care of pulmonologist - rehab and then daily exercises to follow
 18.Use nebulizer - atrovent with albuterol every four to five hours
 19.On 2L 24/7 for past two years
 20.Intolerant to heat and wintry cold, dust-pollen-etc allergens, become lethargic easily due to high CO2 retention.
 21.not employed
 22.Was declared full disabled by Social Security however did not meet financial qualifications to receive disability benefits.
 23.Have wonderful private insurance under group policy carried thru husbands employment
 24.Listed in May, 1999 for transplant (Barnes-Jewish, St. Louis)
 25.Available - email - anytime
 26.Tend to gain weight easily although not able to eat much at a time. Current weight is more than at anytime in lifetime.
 27.Former smoker 30 yrs - quit in 1992
 28.Yes - in rehab and have treadmill & bike at home - not daily though
 29.Last URI was three years ago and can't remember name of antibiotic taken
 30.No

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1.Mary Jane Diskin,1935,female
2.Penna. mdiskin136@aol.com    
2a. No
3.Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema
4.64
5.64
6.Taken to emerg. room with difficulty breathing.
7.Yes
8.PFT,Chest X Ray, walking
9.Dr. and technician, no I did not understand my condition and received no
information at that time.
10.No
11.Combivent,3 puffs 4 times a day, and Pulmicort 4 puffs 2 times a day
12.Never took any other type
13.Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg-vioxx 25mg-Alprazolam 0.25mg-Zocor 10mg-Aspirin
81mg-Cozaar 50 mg-Calcium Carbonate 500mg-Norvasc 10mg-Propoxy-N/APAP 100-650
14.I have had no changes in medication
15.Yes - Alprazolan 0.25 as needed
16.No
17.Yes
18.No
19.Yes - 2L 24/7
20.Trouble with cold weather, and also heat.
21.No     
22.No
23.Medicare,and Security Blue. No
24.No
25.Yes. Phone or e-mail or reg. mail any time
26.None
27.Former
28 - Yes, Rehab two days a week at home one or two more days.
29 - None
30 - No

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1.John Dixon*, born 1919  Male.
2.Western Australia (WA), e-mail at >golfnut@mail.omen.com.au<
3.Emphysema.
4.In 1982 when applying for entry to Australia.
5.SOB 25 years ago.
6.Found 18 holes of golf difficult to complete.
7.Eventually.
8.Arterial blood gas, breath pressure test, 12 minute walk.
9.Pulmonologist - scrappy info given made me change to another specialist.
10.No.
11.Pulmicort(cortocosteroid) twice daily, Ventolin, Atrovent thrice daily
all by nebuliser.
12.None.
13.None.
14.See 12.
15.No - does the odd Scotch & soda count?
16.Sleep is problem but cannot confirm it is due solely to medication.
17.No, regrettably, other than my Dr recommending unspecified exercise.
Have since learnt more from books and Internet.
18.Yes(Maymist) - Pulmicort,Ventolin & Atrovent.
19.No.
20.Sleeplessness is a real problem and cramp in my feet in the winter.
21.Retired R.A.F. Squadron Leader.
22.No
23.Belong to Hospital Benefit Fund(Australia) with sufficient coverage.
24.No.
25.Any time by e-mail.
26.SOB condition worsened considerably two years ago after
pneumonia/septacemia and further aggravated by a fall three months
ago breaking four ribs.
27.Former - stopped 17 years ago when diagnmosed with emp.
28.Yes - slow 20 minute walk thrice weekly, press ups against wall daily & toe touching.  Sadly can no longer manage any holes of golf without electric cart.
29.None prescribed that I can remember.

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1. :  Mary Dixon 1965 F
2. :  Lakeland FL  marjne99@yahoo.com
3. :  Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema
4. :  39
5. :  41
6. :  was denied insurance coverage because of Dr. report
7. :  no
8. :  x-rays and pfts
9. :  done at hospital
10. : yes
11. : Spiriva and albuteol
12. : N/a
13. : N/A
14. : N/A
15. : lorazpam
16:  N/A
17. : no
18. : yes..Albuterol
19. : no
20:  intolerance to heat or cold
21. : not employed
22. : no
23. : private insurance from husbands work
24. : no
25. : e-mail anytime!
26:  im new to this
27. : smoker
28. : no
29. : factive
30. : no

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1. :  Darleen Dockins 1935 female
2. :  Oregon  madock07@yahoo.com
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  56
5. :  none right away, noticed it much later
6. :  Bout of Bronchitis
7. :  No
8. :  None at the time, just said I had beginning of Emphysema
9. :  No test, till two years ago, then breathing test
10. : No
11. : Foradil-12MCG  once in  AM & Spiriva once a day in PM
12. : Advair-At first worked well, then just couldn't breath well this last year.
13. : None
14. : NA
15. : No
16:  No
17. : None
18. : No
19. : No
20:  Heat and extreme cold and sometimes wake up at 4 in AM
21. : No
22. : No
23. : No
24. : No
25. : Yes  anytime by E-mail
26:  My doctor very caring with me, I didn't realize there were any medications that would help when I was told I had it.
27. : Former
28. : Yes
29. : My doctor would give me samples, so am not sure the names of them.  And, I didn't go see him very often, just when it was really bad.
30. : No

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1. :  Charles Dodge, 1924, male
2. :  Massachuletts,  dod73@aol.com
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  75
5. :  71
6. :  Routine physical
7. :  Yes
8. :  Standard tests for pulmonary disabilities
9. :  Hospital pulmonary specialists   yes
10. : No
11. : Albuterol  90 MCG
12. :     ?
13. : Theophylline  200mg
14. : ;;Really can't say
15. : None of those medications
16. : No ill effects from any of the meds I've taken
17. : Yes. Five varied exercises.
18. : Ipratropium,neb, albuterol when needed
19. : No oxygen.
20. : No. Had very bad time after being diagnosed, But pulmo put me on prednisone  decreasing regimen,advair, theophylline, and it worked like a charm.
21. : Retired age 78 and a half. not working at all now.  
22. : Full retirement.
23. : Am on cobra till end of April
24. : No. Sure at eighty I'm too old.
25. : Can be reached on e-mail, or 978-365 5457
26. : Exercise every day, and increasing endurance with length of walking. Feel very stable, only short of breath if I over exercise.
27. : Former smoker,  not at all now.
28. : Yes, walking, and working with weights.
29. : Prednisone by far. Miracle drug for me.
30. : No

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1. :  Steve Donnelly, 1963 M
2. :  NV sdonnelly@cox.net
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  41
5. :  35
6. :  Skin complaint that led to blodd tests and X-Rays
7. : 
8. :  Blood & X-Rays
9. :  My Doctor, no information given
10. : No
11. : None
12. : NA
13. : None
14. : NA
15. : No
16. : NA
17. : No
18. : No
19. : No
20. : No
21. : Full time
22. : No
23. : Yes and no
24. : No
25. : Yes
26. :
27. : Former
28. : No
29. : None
30. : No

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1. :  Lila Dorn - female - 1947
2. :  Charlotte, NC  lrdorn@mindspring.com
3. :  Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema
4. :  53
5. :  50
6. :  Ha!  Sprained finger
7. :  yes
8. :  PFT's, ABG, chest x-rays
9. :  pulmonologist
10. : no
11. : Duo-Neb, Advair 500/50, Spiriva
12. : many of them
13. :
14. :
15. : Celexa, 10 mg a day
Q16:  no
17. : Walking. Stay active
18. : Duo Neb
19. : 4 lpm at sleep & rest and 5-6 lpm with exertion
Q20:  no
21. : not employed
22. : full disablity
23. : private insurance - coverage OK
24. : No.  Doctor told me it is not a possiblity
25. : Yes!   Can e-mail me at the mindspring address, however, please be
patient, if they are not on my e-mail address list.  If someone writes, I
will have to "un-block" and add name.
Q26:  I enjoy reading the EFFORTS mail.  It helps knowing that there are
others in the same situation.   :-)
27. : Quit in 1988
28. : I try to exercise, but with fibromyalgia and arthritis, it is not
always easy.
29. : Levaquin and the Z Pack
30. : yes.  2 times

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1. :  Kathleen Doyle,1961,female
2. :  New Jersey,kmdoyle02@comcast.net
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  43
5. :  37
6. :  I was painting the kitchen and became overwhelmed by the fumes.i
could not breathe for 30 mins.
7. :  no. I asked to see one.
8. :  PFT,X-ray
9. :  Frankford Hospital,no
10. : no
11. : Albuterol 17 grams,2 puffs up to 4x daily, Spiriva 18mcg 1x daily,
Advair 250/50 2x daily
12. : combuvent
13. : none
14. : none
15. : no
16:  no
17. : no, but i asked my doctor if I could go to one and he prescibed one.
18. : no
19. : no
20:  yes,the cold weather effects me and i will soon find out how this coming summer effects me.
21. : self employed. My workers do all physical labor.
22. :   no,  I applied and was denied
23. : yes, HMO, so far.
24. : no
25. : yes, e-mail
26:  I was experiencing problems with meds, but seem to have found a good combo so far. The weather plays havoc with my breathing. Also my activity
level causes problems. Or should I be saying my lack of understanding my limitations. I have 64% function and sometimes have  periods of sob to the
point that I have to completely stop what I am doing and rest.
27. : former
28. : yes
29. : don't know, have had numerous
30. : no

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1. :  Tom Driscoll,1928,male
2. :  Massachusetts
3. :    Not sure
4. :  70
5. :  68
6. :  difficulty breathing
7. :  yes,by primary
8. :  walking with nurse--blowing into tubepul
9. :  pulm doc--didn't know much
10. : no
11. : none
12. : areobid-albuterol
13. : Advair500/50 Spiriva
14. : theo,singular
15. : temazapam 15M sleep aid
16:  no
17. : hosp;ital rehab(3 times)
18. : Mister Neb--Xopenex 0.63 mg/3mL
19. : oxygen 24/7 4liters 5 with exercise
20:  problems with heat and cold-not a good sleeper
21. : Retired
22. : No
23. : HMO-but have problems getting there
24. : no
25. : housebound--e-mail or phone
26:   none
27. : Yes 3 packs per day 58 yrs
28. : Not much
29. : advox
30. : no

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1. :  Mary Drumm  1934  female
2. :  Maryland, grumpy1and2@yahoo.com
3. :  emphysema
4. :  66
5. :  66
6. :  cough/sob
7. :  not at first.  After admission for sob I saw a pulmonary doc
8. :  xray
9. :  PCM
10. : no
11. : Atrovent, Albuterol, oxygen, Advair
12. : Combivent
13. : None, Prednisone when I have an exacerbation.
14. :
15. : no
Q16:  none
17. : yes, pulmonary rehab, exercise and treadmill
18. : Occasionally
19. : 02 24/7
Q20:  extreme cold and hot and humid makes me sob
21. : no
22. : I took regular retirement, didn't want to wait the length of time disability retirement took.
23. : Medicare and my husbands military retirement insurance Tricare
24. : no
25. : yes
Q26:  I worked even tho my sob was severe.  I used a scooter and walker.  Only when I decided to quit those items and exercise on my own did I get stronger.
27. : former, 50 years plus. 
28. : yes
29. : zithromax
30. : no

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1. :  Carol Anne Duffy, 1945, female
2. :  Pennsylvania qtpimi@gmail.com
3. :  emphysema mainly
4. :  38, they thought it wa asthma
5. :  always had problems, whooping cough when I was 2
6. :  struggled to breathe
7. :  yes
8. :  pft's
9. :  therapist, yes
10. : yes
11. : spiriva, advair 250/50 twice a day,  albuterol up to four times a day, as needed
12. : duonebs in nebulizer, I can't breathe when I use them
13. : theophylline 300 mg, twice daily, zyrtec 10 mg once daily, lorazepam 1/2 mg twice daily, prilosec once daily, steroids on hand.  Others are lvothyroxine, hydroxychloroquine, fisomax I have lupus
14. : I don't remember
15. : generic ativan, up to 3 a day of 1 mg.  I only use one a day, split in half
16:  I can't breathe when I use duonebs
17. : I went to rehab.  bike, treadmill, pulleys.  Am now in secondary rehab, where I mainly monitor myself under guidance
18. : no
19. : yes, 24-7
20:  miserable when it's humid, and now am miserable when the barmetric pressure is low.  I'm often sleefless.
21. : no
22. : no
23. : spouses insurance.  Pretty good coverage, although co-pays keep rising.
24. : am to be placed on list for transplant after they fix some other things
25. : yes.  I will soon have an alternate e-mail, will let you know.
26:  I'm learning a lot from this group, Mark was right on when he answered my questions about transplant when I gave him my numbers
27. : former, quit 20 years ago.
28. : yes
29. : usually take zithromax, I'm allergic to penicillin
30. : yes

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1. :  R. Howard Dunham* 10/23/35  M
2. :  OR. dunhamrh@crestviewcable.com
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  63
5. :  62-63
6. :  Routine checkup
7. :  only this year after phenomena
8. :  FEV1 and FOX
9. :  specialist , and nurse
10. : no
11. : Combivent 4 puffs 4 times, Azmacort 4 puffs 2times
12. : Advair
13. : prednisone 30mg
14. : ?
15. : no
16. : thin skin Combivent or Azmacort ???
17. : No  ,None avalable here in Central OR yet.
18. : no
19. : nighttime only
20. : no
21. : retired
22. : no
23. : Medicare Blue Cross supplemental
24. : no
25. : email ok
26. : this a heck of a group
27. : former
28. : no do need rehab that is not available
29. : ?
30. : no but my mother has it lightly and her sister was real bad
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1. :  Dave Dunne 1957 Male
2. :  Vermont (Born in BostonMass)
3. :  Emphysema
4. :  48
5. :  40
6. :  Collaspwd lung
7. :  yes
8. :  Removed Blebs, biopsy
9. :  pulmonologist I had Vats on left Lung
10. : no
11. : Albuteol  2 x 4 a Day
12. : Albuteol is all I'mGiven My Life change a chance (no smoking rest walking eating better)
13. : Albuteol is all I'mGiven My Life change a chance (no smoking rest walking eating better)
14. : n/a
15. : none
16:  n/a
17. : breathing exersise
18. : no
19. : no
20:  My body likes the heat I don't like to breath warm air I have more trouble in focosing and thinking and I forget a lot more than I ever did
21. : Yes full time
22. : no
23. : 80/20 plan bluecross I'm greatfull for some kind of coverage
24. : had 3 large blebs removed Vats nothing eles
25. : yes Email ddunnevt@aol.com
26:  I observe most meds are out my price range not sure what insurance covers in no rush to get hooked on something unless last resort
27. : Former (2 June 05 when I was admitted to hospital for a collasped lung was last time I had one)
28. : I work in a large Kitchen at uvm I'm on my feet walking nomal and fast occassional walk at home if my legs are not to tied
29. : only had it in hospital don't know what kind
30. : no

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1. :  Yves Dussault, 1932, M
2. :  Quebec, Canada, yvesdussault@videotron.ca
3. :  Chronic Bronchitis , emphysema
4. :  52
5. :  52
6. :  High fever, shortness of breath
7. :  no
8. :
9. :  Spirometry
10. : No
11. : Advair, 2 x 2, 250 mg, Spiriva, Ventolin
12. : Don't know
13. : Vasotec, 10 mg, Coumadin, 4 mg
14. : ???
15. : No
16:  Spiriva, Benign prostate hypertrophy
17. : Yes
18. : No
19. : No
20:  No
21. : Retired
22. : No
23. : Government insurance
24. : No
25. : Yes. Phone: 450-661-0768
26:
27. : Former
28. : Yes
29. : Tequin
30. : No

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1.  Barbara Ann (Barb) DYCK, 1943; Female
2   CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA; barb.ken@shaw.ca
ICQ3183-8222
3   Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema
4.  52
5.  49
6.  Hospital stay
7.  Yes
8.  PFT's and ABG
9.  I did not receive proper information to understand my disease
10. No
11. Ventolin - 2 puffs when needed
       Atrovent - 2 puffs when needed
       Pulmicort - 2 puffs 2/daily
       Oxeze - 2 puffs 2/daily
12. none
13. Prednisone - It varies. At present tapering from a hospital stay
14. none
15. No
16. No
17. None was suggested by Dr.'s. Efforts group encouraged me
18. Yes. Ventolin and Atrovent
19. Yes. 2 litres/24/7
20. Yes, incontinence, sleeplessness, swelling of ankles, thin skin, cramping of hands
21. No
22. Full disability
23. Yes. It is sufficient
24. No
25. Yes
26. If it hadn't been for this group I would never have known the importance of rehab for one thing. I have learned more about my disease than I have ever learned through the Doctors.
27. Former
28. Yes through rehab
29. Not sure
30. No, but am scheduled for one.

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