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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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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

posted 03/03/2008, comments (0)|

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Relationships - Caring and Loving with COPD

It's February and Valentine's Day will soon be here. You know, the day for hearts, flowers, candy. But, if you have COPD you might not be feeling too loveable right now - or even all that loved. Maybe your close relationships and love life are just wonderful! But if they're not, let's take a few minutes to look at what you, a... Read more Chevron

posted 02/06/2008, comments (0)|

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Breathe Easier with Diaphragmatic Breathing

Last time we talked about pursed lip breathing for COPD - what it is, and why it helps when you're short of breath (SOB). Today we're going to go a step further and learn about diaphragmatic - also called belly, or abdominal - breathing. Remember that some of these techniques can be used with other pulmonary disorders as well, but as... Read more Chevron

posted 01/23/2008, comments (5)|

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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

posted 01/10/2008, comments (2)|

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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

posted 01/10/2008, comments (2)|

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