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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 04/15/2009, comments (3)

The Three Types of Oxygen Therapy for COPD

Once supplemental oxygen is prescribed for you or your loved one, you'll need to decide which of the 3 types of oxygen systems is right for you. There are advantages and disadvanatages to each of them. Compressed Oxygen Gas Cylinders or Reservoirs The traditional way to dispense oxygen was the large steel or newer aluminum... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 04/08/2009, comments (3)

Oxygen Therapy for COPD: Why & When It Is Needed

COPD is a progressive, chronic illness. That means that the person who has it will notice that their lung function slowly worsens over the months and years after their diagnosis. Depending on how timely that diagnosis is, the treatment plan may or may not be intensive. COPD can be treated with lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and... Read more Chevron

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Jane M. Martin

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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 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 more Chevron

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posted 05/13/2008, comments (2)

Great News for Travelers with Portable Oxygen!

Imagine traveling by air – spending several hundred dollars on your ticket, then being required to pay an additional fee of $100.00 on each leg of your flight to use something provided by the airline, by mandate – something you already own! Until now, this is what people using oxygen have faced when they fly. But things are about to... Read more Chevron

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