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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 07/07/2009, comments (0)

Portable Oxygen - Untethering the Cords That Bind

When a person with COPD is told that his or her lung condition has deteriorated to the point that supplemental oxygen is needed, feelings of despair and fears of being trapped at home begin to creep in. After all, if you need oxygen to breathe, then how will you ever leave home without that big, heavy tank sitting in your living room? The... Read more Chevron

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randilynne

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Used To Smoke

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posted 07/05/2009, comments (0)

miss independent

as the 4th of july weekend winds down i am realizing that like america herself i can celebrate independence. from smoking. and i was in thrall. i made major life decisions around smoking; planned trips with stops, booked smoking rooms, bought cartons on vacation. i actually bought a condo because there was a convenience... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 06/29/2009, comments (0)

Are Asthma and COPD the Same Thing? - Separating Fact From Fiction

It's a common question... are COPD and asthma the same thing? Or does one lead to another? As a nurse, I've fielded this question quite a lot. And it comes up on both the HealthCentral asthma site and this one too. The simple answer to both questions is a resounding "No!" There are many similarities between the two diseases. But there are also... Read more Chevron

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Beverly

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posted 06/24/2009, comments (0)

Tomorrow is the day

For the last couple of months I have been working myself up to quit...and tomorrow is the day I'm excited, nervous & scared.

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poemshrike

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posted 06/22/2009, comment (1)

poemshrike

There is only one way to quit anything. While I'm at it...shame on the capitalists who exploit people who are attempting to quit. You know who you are and be assured that you will have a place in the underworld in a room filled with second hand smoke.

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