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David Kaufman, M.D.

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posted 03/31/2008, comment (1)

Smoking is a starting point for COPD, stroke, lung cancer, heart disease

In general, I think, people are aware that smoking is a major factor in lung disease, causing the overwhelming majority of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema), worsening asthma, and contributing to heart disease. In fact, smoking has been related to diseases of virtually every part of the... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 03/03/2008, comments (0)

Reclaiming Your Life Through Pulmonary Rehab

Probably one of the biggest issues faced by people with COPD is loss; the loss of their former level of activity, the loss of the ability to do what they used to do, and perhaps the biggest concern of all, the loss of control over their breathing - and their lives. In another COPD blog, "Now What? Six Steps to Breathing Better with... Read more Chevron

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Anne Mitchell

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posted 03/03/2008, comments (0)

Influence of Celebrities and Smoking, Part II

Lance Armstrong is visiting Madison and Milwaukee this week to advocate for a smoke-free Wisconsin. His visit supports a proposed senate bill that bans smoking in all workplaces, including bars and restaurants. Having celebrities such as Armstrong work to help reduce this country’s leading cause of cancer is a breath of fresh air, and... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 02/21/2008, comments (0)

Working Harder, Spending Smarter, and Doing the Right Thing

We need leadership that is focused to a much greater degree on Chronic Disease Management. Effective chronic disease management greatly reduces health care costs and helps people live healthier, happier, more independent lives. If you saw somebody struggling day after day with a debilitating chronic illness and had in your power a... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 01/10/2008, comment (1)

Pursed Lip Breathing: Pucker Up and Breathe Easier

You would think that breathing would be as easy as inhaling and exhaling, requiring no thought at all. But for people with COPD, breathing can sometimes be very difficult - sometimes seeming almost impossible. Today we're going to begin to talk about proper breathing techniques with COPD. Some of these techniques can be used with other... Read more Chevron

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