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Jane M. Martin

Jane M. Martin

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posted 11/12/2008, comments (0)

The New Face of COPD: Eileen

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 moreChevron
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Jane M. Martin

Jane M. Martin

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posted 10/22/2008, comments (3)

Living With COPD: Would I Be That Brave?

I recently read a letter in a syndicated advice column from a person who attended a play in a major American city and was annoyed by another playgoer's oxygen machine. The letter writer reported that a machine "gasped loudly every 10 seconds." This person went on to say, basically, that the noise ruined their entire experience. The writer was now... Read moreChevron
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Jane M. Martin

Jane M. Martin

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posted 09/17/2008, comment (1)

COPD: Finding Acceptance, but Not Giving Up!

A Note from Jane:   I'd like to pass on some wisdom from the writings of a dear friend, a lady with COPD, Jo-Von Tucker. At age 52, Jo-Von was told that she had COPD, she'd have to wear oxygen 24-hours a day for the rest of her life, and she had less than five years to live. But she didn't give up - or give in. This was just the start of a... Read moreChevron
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Jane M. Martin

Jane M. Martin

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (0)

COPD: Remember to Live

A light went out in our world when we lost Leroy Sievers. An award-winning journalist and executive producer of ABC's Nightline, Sievers lost his battle with cancer on August 15, 2008.   What remains of the talents he shared, however, is more than an outstanding body of work in print, radio and television. More important, he leaves a legacy... Read moreChevron
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Jane M. Martin

Jane M. Martin

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CRT & Author
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 moreChevron
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