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.
Hello! Welcome to the board. I'm a 41 year old man with Spinal
Muscular Atrophy (SMA) <basically the same thing as MD>. I have a trach
and am dependent on my vent (LP6 by Aequitron) most all the time. I can
breathe unassisted for 2-3 hours/day. I've been on a vent since 1982.
See ya!
Blane
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