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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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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
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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
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Staying Healthy and Preventing COPD Exacerbations

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”~~ Benjamin Franklin“Stat neb treatment in the Emergency Room – Stat neb treatment in the Emergency Room.”   The voice of the ER unit secretary came across my pager. It was 10:00pm on a cool fall night. I walked into ER room six to find Steve, a man in his early... Read moreChevron
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Living With COPD: War or Peace?

based on an editorial by Jo-Von Tucker.   Have you ever noticed that some people seem to cope with COPD much better than others?   Why is that? COPD is a constant presence in our lives. It has a profound impact on our emotional health, physical health, self-image, relationships, aspirations, and overall outlook on life. In this... Read moreChevron
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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COPD: Traveling with Oxygen

Last month we talked about travel with COPD and looked at some suggestions for an easy-breathing getaway. But what if you use oxygen? No doubt about it, life can be more complicated if you require supplemental oxygen (and we say supplemental because we all need oxygen), but that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck at home. I'm here to tell... Read moreChevron
posted 08/13/2010, comments (5)|
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