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Jane M. Martin

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posted 04/15/2008, comment (1)

Get the most out of your doctor visit: 7 things you need to know

"What brings you here today, Mr. Jones?" the doctor asks as he enters the room."Well, Doctor, I started feeling kind of crummy a while back and I've noticed that the feeling comes and goes.”"How long ago did it start? Can you describe your symptoms?""I'm not quite sure when it started. It may have been a... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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posted 04/02/2008, comment (1)

Is your doctor meeting your COPD needs?

If you have COPD it is especially important for you to have the right physician. As with any chronic health condition, you will, hopefully, be working with your doctor for a long period of time. So, how do you find the right doc for you? "Jane, if one of your patients just told you what you told me, what would you suggest they... Read more Chevron

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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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posted 03/21/2008, comment (1)

Smoking on screen and on the field: Athletes and celebs who smoke

I came across an interesting article yesterday while I was catching up on soccer news. David James is an English soccer goalie who smoked for many years before giving it up about 7 years ago. He discusses many of the strategies he tried to use to stop smoking, and the influence that new rules and regulations had on his success in quitting. (Reader... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/21/2008, comments (0)

Journal your way to better breathing: Can writing actually improve your health?

Last time we talked about exercise and how it can improve your breathing and your overall wellness. Today we're going to talk about another thing you can do to improve your health and wellbeing with COPD - journaling. Now, you might be thinking, "Journaling is fine for people who like to write, but there's no way that just... Read more Chevron

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