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    Dancing

    I just started dancing this year as I am taking a Jazz class in college. I find that I really enjoy it and it makes exercising fun. Some possibly benefits to dancing that I see include cardio, increased flexibility and strength, increased balance, and... since the music is playing really loud...
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    Does the vest always help?

    Hey Everyone, I've noticed recently that I seem to cough up more stuff just by doing the HS alone, without the vest, versus doing both. Is it possible that the vest could actually be hindering my airway clearance in some way? Thanks for any advice!
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    PFT's and Hospitalization

    Hello All, I just got finished with a week long tuneup at my hospital and had a very interesting experience. On Nov. 7th my PFT's were about 44%... on Dec. 13th (after two days in the hospital and on IV's) my PFT's were up to 52%! I was extremely excited. Then, after a week in the hospital...
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    G-Tube in Adults

    Hey Guys, I currently have a g-tube which I have had since I was about 8 years old and lately have not needed to use it at all. First, I started to not use it at home because I could maintain my weight and would only do feedings when I was in the hospital and lost my appetite due to the...
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    Voices

    Hey Guys, Quick survey... how many of you have a lower sounding voice that catches other peopl's attention? I have a very low, kinda raspy voice (I guess from coughing my whole life) that doesn't exactly fit with my 5'1" frame and I love the reactions I get from people when I first meet them...
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    Transitioning

    Hey guys, I'm new to this site and think this discussion board is one of the best things ever! Sorry, but I'm going to rant a little in my first post. Anyways, I'm nineteen and recently had to transition over the last summer to an adult pulmonologist... something I didn't really want to do...
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