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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Cough, and Keeping Your Airways Clean

Phlegm. Secretions. Sputum. Mucous. Yuck! Whatever you call it, that junk in your lungs is yet another part of having COPD that’s not a lot of fun. Yet, it’s one of those things that as a person with COPD, you just have to deal with – and if you learn how to handle it, you’ll breathe easier. What’s the role and... Read moreChevron
posted 10/18/2010, comments (2)|
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Lose Weight for Better Lung Health - Belly Fat Can Be Worsening Your Symptoms

Most of us know that being overweight isn't good for our health. Because 2/3 of our population these days, including a huge number of children, is overweight, we're hearing over and over about all the health risks.   But a 2009 study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that having your excess... Read moreChevron
posted 10/02/2010, comments (0)|
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Oxy-View Oxygen Therapy Eyeglasses - Crazy Idea or Brilliant Innovation?

I recently stumbled upon a website that talked about some kind of new oxygen delivery device called the Oxy-View Eyeglasses. Intrigued, I clicked on the link. Although my first instinct was that it was just a gimmick, after more research, I actually think it's quite a brilliant invention.   Here's the concept: Most people on supplemental... Read moreChevron
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Comorbidies of COPD

“I’m falling apart! I have COPD, it’s hard for me to breathe and as if that’s not bad enough, now they tell me my heart is acting up!” Concurrent disorders, also referred to as co-morbidities, are common with COPD. And it can be discouraging. COPD, with other health issues piled on top, can be a lot to handle. But... Read moreChevron
posted 09/30/2010, comment (1)|
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COPD Caregiver Perspectives - Having Hard Conversations

This is another in my ongoing series of articles for caregivers of people with COPD. In many ways, our jobs are relatively thankless, aren't they? We're watching the gradual deterioration and fading away of someone we love, often a parent or spouse. Each day, our loved one becomes less and less the person we once knew. The threads of connection... Read moreChevron
posted 09/14/2010, comments (0)|
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