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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 09/09/2009, comments (0)

Just Diagnosed with COPD: What to Expect Physically

This is the second in my series for people who have just been diagnosed with COPD (and their caregivers). It will deal with what to expect physically now that you know you have this disease. COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Let's break that down: Chronic. This means the disease, once it starts, does not go away. There is... Read more Chevron

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randilynne

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posted 09/07/2009, comments (0)

still crazy after all these....months

it's been 18 months since i quit smoking. i think. i stopped counting early on because i wanted to think like a non smoker, not an ex-smoker (not that's there's anything wrong with that) and it hasn't really been all that difficult. or, i should say hadn't been. my father died august 2nd. from prostate cancer. he was... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 09/03/2009, comments (0)

Living Well With End-Stage COPD, At Home and Away

Last time we talked about what you can do when you have "end-stage" COPD - things having to do with staying physically healthy. All important stuff, for sure, but we should never underestimate the value of emotional health, as well. Here is some wisdom on how to live a full and happy life from those who know, people with "end-stage" COPD. Not... Read more Chevron

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Anne Mitchell

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posted 08/26/2009, comments (2)

How I Finally Quit Smoking

I was a smoker for over 25 years. I smoked about a pack a day and maybe inhaled another pack when I went out drinking. I started smoking when I was 15 years old. I first tried to quit when I was 18. About 13 years ago, a series of events occurred that finally forced me to face my growing problem with another addiction: alcohol. I also... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 08/19/2009, comments (0)

Healthy – and Happy – with “End Stage” COPD?

Last time we talked about "end stage" COPD, what it is and what it means for you. We learned that in spite of what it sounds like, "end stage" is not a death sentence! On the contrary, you can live for many years with this diagnosis. You may be thinking, "If end stage doesn't mean the end of my world, then what does it mean? How can I... Read more Chevron

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