Re: New to group

Daniel Vachon (drv(AT)ici.net)
Sat, 3 May 1997 20:31:15 -0400 (EDT)

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At 01:26 PM 5/3/97 -0400, you wrote:
>I'm new to this group. I'm a 34 year old man with Duchenne Muscular
>Dystrophy. I'm classified as quadraplegic and am mostly dependent on a
>vent. I'm not trached. I use a mouthpiece supported by a gooseneck clamp
>connected to my wheelchair. I can breath on my own for a short time (5 to
>15 minutes) using "frog breathing" before I tire out. I'm using a 2801
>Companion volume ventilator with a sigh setting.
>

Welcome,

I also use a vent with a mouthpiece but only for sleeping. I was disabled by
polio when I was seven. I hope you find this group helpful, I know I do.
Dan

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