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Kathi MacNaughton

Living with Asthma

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Is There an At Home Spirometer in Your Future?

One of the ways a doctor can decide if you have COPD is to perform lung function testing. One of the devices used for this is something you breathe into called a spirometer. Spirometers measure airflow and how well lungs are working. When you breathe into this device, it measures the amount of air you are breathing in and out, as well as... Read more Chevron

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colts35

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is this depression and anxiety? please share if you feel same

for the past 2 years i've experienced almost daily bouts of dizziness. i get alot of pressure in my head. at times it feels like im in a dreamlike state. often i can feel my blood pulsating through my body and become very aware of my heartbeat. when i check blood pressure is always fine. i also feel like my body is trembling but outwardly im... Read more Chevron

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babygirl27

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Am I selfish

So I have a question and i'm not sure what to do. Please help me. Back in August of 2011 I miscarried my baby, now my husband has said that he dosen't want to have another baby. I have respected his wish and I have gone on birth control. However I still want a baby, and right now it seems like everyone around me is getting pregnant, and... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

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Love: With and Without Disease

When I met Rob over 6 years ago, I did not ‘have’ MS nor RA. I was just a regular, seemingly heathy, person who was ready to meet someone. Although my medical records did have hints of what was to come, I carried no significant diagnoses. We were set up on a blind date through a local dating service. Rob’s life... Read more Chevron

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Donna-1

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Embalmed by Depression

When I was fully embalmed by depression, everything was an insurmountable obstacle. The dishes piled high in the sink, the over-flowing ashtray, houseplants desperate for a drink, the cell phone's ring, opening the mail -- it all just sat there and called me lazy and despicable. And I agreed. For one thing, the medications... Read more Chevron

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