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posted 07/07/2009, comments (0)
Portable Oxygen - Untethering the Cords That Bind
When a person with COPD is told that his or her lung condition has deteriorated to the point that supplemental oxygen is needed, feelings of despair and fears of being trapped at home begin to creep in. After all, if you need oxygen to breathe, then how will you ever leave home without that big, heavy tank sitting in your living room? The... Read more
posted 07/05/2009, comments (4)
miss independent
as the 4th of july weekend winds down i am realizing that like america herself i can celebrate independence. from smoking. and i was in thrall. i made major life decisions around smoking; planned trips with stops, booked smoking rooms, bought cartons on vacation. i actually bought a condo because there was a convenience... Read more
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posted 06/29/2009, comments (0)
Are Asthma and COPD the Same Thing? - Separating Fact From Fiction
It's a common question... are COPD and asthma the same thing? Or does one lead to another? As a nurse, I've fielded this question quite a lot. And it comes up on both the HealthCentral asthma site and this one too. The simple answer to both questions is a resounding "No!" There are many similarities between the two diseases. But there are also... Read more
posted 06/24/2009, comments (0)
