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Craig Stoltz

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posted 05/22/2008, comments (0)

COPD: A Little Treatment Helps a Lot

A new study suggests people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can stay out of the hospital—and possibly live longer--if they participate in a low-level management program. COPD is the medical name given to “smoker’s lung”: the persistent phlegmy cough and constricted breathing that’s nearly always caused... Read more Chevron

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Jim Christopher

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posted 05/21/2008, comments (0)

Reversing the Psychological Effect of Cigarette Ads

Recently a woman who appeared unwell attended an open SOS meeting that I led. She was two days off the patch and lived in a household with a smoking roommate who chain-smoked indoors. I was, that night, the only other former smoker in attendance; the other folks were recovering alcoholics, drug addicts in recovery, and persons... Read more Chevron

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Adam Frey

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Surviving lung cancer

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posted 05/20/2008, comments (0)

Adam's Story: Dealing with the Big C

Good day everyone, In response to Sue's comment I would like to share how everyone is dealing with this time. It is hard on many people, even me, out of the hospital and beyond the effects. I do spend a lot of time feeling like a bit of a burden. I went away to school at the age of 15, and now at the age of 22 I am back... Read more Chevron

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David Kaufman, M.D.

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posted 05/19/2008, comments (0)

New Research: 10 More Reasons to Stop Smoking

I am currently at the annual congress of the American Thoracic Society, the largest international professional society dedicated to respiratory science and medicine. The Society’s motto is “we help the world breathe,” and the congress consists of 6 days of lectures, presentations and meetings all dedicated to improving lung... Read more Chevron

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Jim Christopher

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posted 05/15/2008, comments (0)

Fighting the Crave to Smoke

I suppose we all feel the weight of life from time to time. Recently I experienced fear-laden concepts coupled with unpleasant feelings. These came in waves - off and on - a few minutes duration per set, throughout a couple of days. I called a peer (translation: friend who’s as flawed and human as yours truly) and... Read more Chevron

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