I can't tell you how many times a person with emphysema/COPD has come up to me, really frustrated, and said, "There must be something they can do to help me breathe better. Can't they just go in there and do something to open up my lungs?" Or, "Can't they do something to get rid of all that extra air...
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sue
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 01:04 PMThanks
Jane M. Martin
Friday, October 03, 2008 at 10:31 AMThanks, Sue. Taking responsibility is so empowering for people with COPD. That's why I love my job in pulmonary rehab so much. I have the honor of taking part in people turning their lives around. What can be better than that?
Jane.
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Thanks Jane.
I think in our "quick fix" philosophy it is not surprising that we want something like COPD to be taken care of and done with. Thanks for pointing out patients own responsibility as well as describing the different procedures available to those with this condition.
All the best, sue
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