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Jane M. Martin

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posted 08/10/2009, comments (17)

End Stage COPD: What is it and What Does it Mean?

"You have end stage COPD..." is possibly one of the most frightening - and confusing - things a person can hear. Let's talk about the four stages of COPD and what it means for you. Here are three simple steps that anybody who has heard these dreaded words - and anybody with chronic lung disease for that matter - should... Read more Chevron

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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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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 04/15/2009, comments (2)

The Three Types of Oxygen Therapy for COPD

Once supplemental oxygen is prescribed for you or your loved one, you'll need to decide which of the 3 types of oxygen systems is right for you. There are advantages and disadvanatages to each of them. Compressed Oxygen Gas Cylinders or Reservoirs The traditional way to dispense oxygen was the large steel or newer aluminum... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 04/08/2009, comments (3)

Oxygen Therapy for COPD: Why & When It Is Needed

COPD is a progressive, chronic illness. That means that the person who has it will notice that their lung function slowly worsens over the months and years after their diagnosis. Depending on how timely that diagnosis is, the treatment plan may or may not be intensive. COPD can be treated with lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 02/28/2009, comments (0)

Meet Kathi MacNaughton, New COPD Expert and COPD Caregiver

I'm happy to join the the StopSmokingConnection site at HealthCentral.com! I am a registered nurse who has had many years of caring for and educating people with COPD, and the last few years, I've also become a caregiver for my mother, who has end-stage COPD and is on continuous oxygen. Oh, and my dad died about 10 years ago from... Read more Chevron

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