Thursday, February 16, 2012

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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Understanding and Using your COPD Medications – Part I

When I ask patients what their inhalers do, they almost always respond by saying, “They open up my lungs.” Yes, that’s true. But what’s really important to know - and understand – about COPD medications is that there are different types of medications that open the airways in different ways. This might sound kind of... Read moreChevron
posted 02/13/2012, comments (0)|
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California Cancer Research Ballot Initiative Honors Cancer Victims & Fighters

  Campaign loses two of its own in 2011 to America’s second biggest killer       Sacramento, CA – The campaign to pass a June 2012 ballot initiative, the California Cancer Research Act (CCRA), today unveiled a new website inviting Californians to honor loved ones whose lives have been lost to cancer, heart and... Read moreChevron
posted 11/01/2011, comment (1)|
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Progression of Emphysema: How Do You Know It’s Near the End?

Emphysema is one of the main diseases included in the diagnosis “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” or COPD. The other is chronic bronchitis. Most people with COPD have a combination of both. Some people have mostly chronic bronchitis, while others have mostly emphysema. In most cases, COPD is a disease caused by cigarette... Read moreChevron
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My life in a nut-shell....hell.
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Can anyone help me?what should I do?

HI, I have a question for YOU.I hope you can help,or give me some sort of advice.I am a disabled former Personal Support Worker (Health Care Aide).,I had to give it up,when my disabilities got too painful,and Im now on Long-term Disability.Permanently. I have MANY health problems.Chronic pain, in my legs,from numerous LIMB LENGTHENING OPERATIONS... Read moreChevron
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So Thankful to be alive

 I had a stroke last year in september and had my first heart attack in april of this year. I spent a total of 14 days in the hospital. I have to watch myself quite closely because I border on having a type A personality.   Just recently I found part of my mother's siblings and found out I did inherit a good deal of my... Read moreChevron
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