Stop Smoking Expert Jane M. Martin shares Stop Smoking management news and commentary at StopSmokingConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257 http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257 http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/58872/living-friend Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:25:00 -0500 Jane M. Martin We all have things we keep, you know, little sentimental objects that might not get a second glance from most people, but hold great meaning to us.   On a bookshelf at my house, among books, family pictures, and assorted novelties is a pair of little wooden shoes, each less than two inches long, hand-painted and carefully etched with the words, "Holland, Mich." They are tied together with a string that goes through a tiny hole in the... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/58872/living-friend http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/56852/serevent-aren Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:58:00 -0500 Jane M. Martin Last month the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) voted unanimously that the benefit of Advair and Symbicort outweighed the risks of adverse effects in adults. This, following concerns about reports of adverse effects, even death, associated with these inhalers.   That's great news for the people who take these medicines and are breathing much better because of it. It's comforting news for people with asthma, but what about those with... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/56852/serevent-aren http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/53303/inhalers-copd Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:27:00 -0500 Jane M. Martin Tick...tick...tick...Do you hear it? That's the sound of the clock ticking down to December 31, 2008 - the day some of the inhaled breathing medicines you've grown to know and love will no longer be available. Now, before you get too worked up (and who wouldn't be?), let's find out what's going on and learn what you can do to keep on breathing easy.   What's this all about? When you use an inhaled aerosol medication, you are breathing in... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/53303/inhalers-copd http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/52770/copd-holidays Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:27:00 -0500 Jane M. Martin If you're healthy and free of chronic disease, the holidays can be stressful enough. But, if you have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis), you might be looking at the holidays with downright fear and trepidation and be inclined to say, "It's such a hassle. I'm tempted to forget the whole thing and just stay home."   Well, I'm here to tell you, it doesn't have to be that way... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/52770/copd-holidays http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/51842/face-copd-ken Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:12:00 -0500 Jane M. Martin 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 Awareness Month, we met Eileen, Tim and Dee. Now, let's meet Ken, who has Alpha-1 Antitrypsin... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/51842/face-copd-ken http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/50104/face-copd-dee Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:44:00 -0500 Jane M. Martin Chances are, you or someone you know has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), an umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is a common disease -- more than 12 million U.S. adults are estimated to have COPD. There is also evidence that close to 24 million people have impaired lung function, indicating a vast under diagnosis of COPD.   Interesting facts, yes, but when it comes right down to it, when you're the one... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/50104/face-copd-dee http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/49114/face-copd-tim Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:22:00 -0500 Jane M. Martin Chances are, you or someone you know has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), an umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is a common disease, probably much more common than you think. In fact, over 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. Interesting facts, yes, but when it... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/49114/face-copd-tim http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/48528/copd-eileen Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0500 Jane M. Martin Chances are, you or someone you know has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), an umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis). COPD is a common disease, probably much more common than you think. In fact, over 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.   Interesting facts, yes... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/48528/copd-eileen http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/45844/living-brave Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:21:00 -0400 Jane M. Martin 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 asking for advice about what she should have done; also asking why can't people with these types of... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/45844/living-brave http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/44891/atrovent-safe Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:04:00 -0400 Jane M. Martin "Did you hear about that study? You know, the one that says if you take Atrovent or Spiriva, you're more likely to have a heart attack or stroke? I don't know about you, but I've got enough trouble with my breathing, and I don't need anything else to happen. I'm going to stop taking it today!"   Sound familiar? We've all been at the coffee shop or in line at the grocery store and overheard somebody say something like this. In fact... http://www.healthcentral.com/stop-smoking/c/19257/44891/atrovent-safe