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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 09/15/2009, comments (3)

How to Live a Full Life When You Have COPD

Yes, it IS possible... you CAN live a quality life, even after you've been diagnosed with COPD. I'm not saying there won't need to be changes. You have to accept the reality that your life will never be quite the same once you've been diagnosed with COPD. But that doesn't mean you need to give up on life, not by a long shot. Living with... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 09/09/2009, comments (0)

Just Diagnosed with COPD -- Your Three Next Steps

This is the third post in my series for people who have just recently been diagnosed with COPD. Previous posts have covered the emotional and physical changes that occur with this diagnosis. In this post, I'll give you some action steps to take to keep COPD from ruining your life. Action is the cure to just about any problem. OK... action... Read more Chevron

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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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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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