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Kathi MacNaughton

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New Medication Available for People Who Have Moderate to Severe COPD

Recently, a brand new medication was approved for use in the United States by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA, for short). The drug's chemical name is Roflumilast, but is being marketed under the name Daliresp by New York City-based Forest Laboratories. It is specifically designed for people with severe COPD associated with chronic... Read moreChevron
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Respiratory Therapist, COPD educator and author
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Keeping a Medical Notebook for COPD

“What brings you here today?”“How have you been doing since I last saw you here in the office?”When your doctor or healthcare provider asks you these questions, do you know what to say? Or, more importantly, do you know how to answer so he or she has the information needed to give you the right diagnosis and treatment? Here... Read moreChevron
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Gardening with COPD

Leona walked into our pulmonary rehab gym and she was not very happy. She said, "My daughter, Tammy, told me my gardening days are over. Done! She won't let me do it anymore. She says I get too out of breath. That makes me so mad!" "Oh my," I said. "I know Tammy's just trying to help. She worries about you.” I paused. “Hmmmm...I'm... Read moreChevron
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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COPD and Worry: Stop It, Manage It, Be a Doer!

In Part II we learned how worry affects our health. In the last part of our series we’ll discover ways to manage worry. The One-Minute Manager Dr. Vijai Sharma, clinical psychologist, certified yoga instructor and a person with COPD himself, says, “If you are a chronic worrier, it means that through the practice of many years of... Read moreChevron
posted 03/09/2011, comments (0)|
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Walking Abnormalities Associated with COPD

We know, of course, that COPD can result in life-altering changes for both patients and their caregivers. From lack of energy to difficulty breathing, COPD can make it hard to do the most basic things in daily life, particularly in the latter stages.   But a recent study has given healthcare professionals more information to work with. I... Read moreChevron
posted 03/04/2011, comments (0)|
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