Tuesday, February 14, 2012

All SharePosts

Expert_badge Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

(Profile)
Respiratory Therapist, COPD educator and author
Our Expert |  HealthCentral Community Member
Get Widget TooltipGet Widget
This widget is a small module that you can place on personalized sites (like iGoogle, Facebook, or your blog) and get automatic updates from our experts!   |  RSS

Living with COPD: Exercise

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.If you have COPD and are short of breath, chances are the last thing you want to do is... Read moreChevron
posted 09/26/2011, comments (0)|
Read all my posts  | Subscribe | Send Message
Expert_badge Kathi MacNaughton

Kathi MacNaughton

(Profile)
Living with Asthma
Our Expert |  HealthCentral Community Member
RSS

Living Well & Long -- Will COPD Life Expectancy Permit This?

A COPD diagnosis can feel like a death sentence was just handed out to you or your loved one. And you're not wrong to have this reaction -- after all, COPD is a progressive and terminal condition, at least eventually. But the truth is, people often live for many years with COPD and those years are often high quality too.   So, you might be... Read moreChevron
posted 09/12/2011, comments (0)|
Read all my posts  | Subscribe | Send Message
Expert_badge Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

(Profile)
Respiratory Therapist, COPD educator and author
Our Expert |  HealthCentral Community Member
Get Widget TooltipGet Widget
This widget is a small module that you can place on personalized sites (like iGoogle, Facebook, or your blog) and get automatic updates from our experts!   |  RSS

COPD and Your Heart: Blood Tests and Medications

In the first article in this series we talked about how your heart works in close partnership with your lungs. In Part II we learned about some common cardiac (heart) tests that involve procedures. Today, in third and final part of our series on the heart, we’ll discuss blood tests used to diagnose problems with the heart, and also a bit... Read moreChevron
posted 08/30/2011, comments (0)|
Read all my posts  | Subscribe | Send Message
LindaB

LindaB

(Profile)
HealthCentral Community Member
RSS

Fatigue and copd

Hi, my name is Linda. I would like to be a part of this community.I have copd,with chronic bronchitis and frequent pneumonia... May I join your group?
posted 08/15/2011, comments (0)|
Read all my posts  | Subscribe | Send Message
Expert_badge Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

(Profile)
Respiratory Therapist, COPD educator and author
Our Expert |  HealthCentral Community Member
Get Widget TooltipGet Widget
This widget is a small module that you can place on personalized sites (like iGoogle, Facebook, or your blog) and get automatic updates from our experts!   |  RSS

COPD and Heart Issues: Common Heart Tests

Last month we talked about how your heart works in partnership with your lungs. Today we’re going to talk about common cardiac (heart) medical tests. Next time your doctor wants to do a test on your heart, you’ll have a better idea what to expect and what your doctor is looking for. Invasive and Non-invasive Before we start,... Read moreChevron
posted 08/08/2011, comments (0)|
Read all my posts  | Subscribe | Send Message

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Btn_ask_question_med
View all questions (526) >
Related COPD Topics