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Hi, my name is barb23!

barb23

barb23 Member Posts: 1 Listener

January 2017 in Start here and say hello!

I'm 64 and have COPD emphysema and Bronchiectasis...

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Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,673 Disability Gamechanger

January 2017

Hi @barb23 welcome to the community, jump in and get involved on our discussions. A good place to start is the Recent Discussions page where you will find all our latest posts.

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