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posted 02/09/2009, comments (3)

Living With COPD: Who's Your Best Friend?

We all have things we keep, you know, little sentimental objects that might not get a second glance from most people, but hold great meaning to us. On a bookshelf at my house, among books, family pictures, and assorted novelties is a pair of little wooden shoes, each less than two inches long, hand-painted and carefully etched with the... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/24/2009, comments (2)

Serevent and Foradil: Why Aren’t They Worried About COPD’ers?

Last month the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) voted unanimously that the benefit of Advair and Symbicort outweighed the risks of adverse effects in adults. This, following concerns about reports of adverse effects, even death, associated with these inhalers. That's great news for the people who take these medicines and are... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/18/2008, comments (0)

Living With COPD: 10 Tips to Enjoy the Holidays

If you're healthy and free of chronic disease, the holidays can be stressful enough. But, if you have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis), you might be looking at the holidays with downright fear and trepidation and be inclined to say, "It's such a hassle. I'm tempted to forget the... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/10/2008, comment (1)

The New Face of COPD: Ken

The New Face of COPD: Ken COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is an umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis. More than 12 million U.S. adults are estimated to have COPD. But even more alarming is evidence that close to 24 million people have impaired lung function, indicating a vast under diagnosis of COPD. In honor of COPD... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/17/2008, comments (0)

The New Face of COPD: Tim

Chances are, you or someone you know has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), an umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is a common disease, probably much more common than you think. In fact, over 12 million U.S. adults are estimated to have COPD. But even more alarming is evidence that close to 24 million people have... Read more Chevron

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