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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 08/04/2008, comments (0)

Living With COPD: Stories Matter, Stories Heal

Sometimes if we listen closely enough, life has a way of telling us which path to take. If we can only get ourselves out of the way we just might discover the best direction to take – and that would be in spite of what we think is best, and what we think is the perfect plan. Some time ago when I was writing Air Power, a local newsletter for... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 07/15/2008, comment (1)

COPD: Taking the Good Days with the Bad

A note from Jane: I’ll be taking some time off in July, but in place of my usual shareposts 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... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 07/07/2008, comments (0)

COPD and Spiriva: How to Maximize its Effectiveness

I’m sure most of you with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) have heard of Spiriva, and I am quite sure, as well, that many of you are taking it. Since it is still a relatively new medicine, I wrote this article to answer questions, clear up any confusion, and help you get on with your life by achieving the most effective COPD... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 06/17/2008, comments (2)

Testing for Lung Disease: The Cost and Aftermath

What does it cost to test for lung disease? Charges for each of these tests vary across the country, but here are some ranges. Now, before you get all excited about the charges, thinking that your hospital or doctor’s office is rolling in cash, keep in mind that Medicare and most other insurers pay what they want, and that is usually just a... Read more Chevron

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