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Kathi MacNaughton

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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 Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 08/06/2008, comments (2)

Breathless in Beijing: Olympics 2008

The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing began on Friday. I love the Olympics, always have, and you can bet I'll be watching and cheering on our American team. But, as a respiratory therapist, I'll be watching and listening especially to see how the athletes with asthma do with the unique challenges presented at this Olympics. Athletes with... Read more Chevron

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David Kaufman, M.D.

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posted 08/04/2008, comments (0)

Summertime Air Quality: How to Breathe Better When Ozone Levels Are High

Now that we are in the “dog days” of summer, many of us hear reports on TV or the radio regarding air quality. Because these warnings are usually directed towards people with lung disease or heart disease, I think it’s important to understand what’s behind the “air quality” ratings. In general, the... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 05/05/2008, comments (2)

Take Control of Asthma: How one young athlete took back her life – and her sport, part II

Taken from the story, A Winning Season Breathe Better, Live in Wellness: Winning your Battle Over Shortness of Breath ©Copyright Jane M. Martin. Infinity Publishing, 2003 Jennifer Smith, a college student and award-winning tennis player who has asthma, shared her story at our annual asthma education event. Here is the... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/28/2008, comments (2)

Take control of asthma: How one young athlete took back her life – and her sport

Taken from the story, A Winning Season Breathe Better, Live in Wellness: Winning your Battle Over Shortness of Breath ©Copyright Jane M. Martin. Infinity Publishing, 2003 Read Part II of Jennifer Smith's Story Here I invited Jennifer Smith, a college student and award-winning tennis player, to share her story at our... Read more Chevron

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