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Kathi MacNaughton

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Maintain Your COPD Equipment & Keep It Running So YOU Keep Running

People who have COPD often have a device or two that help with their breathing. My mom has four: Her oxygen concentrator Her liquid oxygen reservoir Her portable Helios oxygen tank Her nebulizer Each one has various parts and attachments that need regular maintenance to stay relatively germ-free and functioning properly. So I thought I'd provide... Read moreChevron
posted 11/12/2011, comments (0)|
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Respiratory Therapist, COPD educator and author
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Is it COPD or Another Lung Condition? How Can You Tell?

In Part I we talked about how your doctor figures out if you have COPD or if it is asthma or pneumonia instead. Here in Part II we will discuss Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, Black Lung Disease, and also find out what was wrong with Jane’s eye and how they figured it out.COPD vs. IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis)Idiopathic Pulmonary... Read moreChevron
posted 11/01/2011, comments (2)|
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Looking for members moving into later stages of COPD

Would like info from someone who has, or cared for someone moving into end stage COPD. I'm new to the site, and have read several pages of info. Thanks for reading!
posted 10/28/2011, comments (0)|
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Is it COPD, Asthma or Pneumonia? How Can You Tell?

How does your doctor go about figuring out what is wrong with you and arrive at the correct diagnosis? Let's begin with a story, something that happened to me not long ago...   “Well, it’s one of three things,” said the doctor. It could be caused by a medication, it could be Adie Syndrome, which could go away anytime... Read moreChevron
posted 10/24/2011, comments (2)|
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Expert_badge Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Respiratory Therapist, COPD educator and author
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Living with COPD: Choosing Home Exercise Equipment

Always consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. These are basic suggestions for people who have been approved to exercise under the supervision of a doctor or pulmonary rehabilitation professional. This is not intended as medical advice. “I’m thinking about getting a treadmill and exercise bike to use at home. What... Read moreChevron
posted 10/03/2011, comments (0)|
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