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Jane M. Martin

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posted 08/06/2008, comments (2)

Breathless in Beijing: Olympics 2008

The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing began on Friday. I love the Olympics, always have, and you can bet I'll be watching and cheering on our American team. But, as a respiratory therapist, I'll be watching and listening especially to see how the athletes with asthma do with the unique challenges presented at this Olympics. Athletes with... Read more Chevron

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Craig Stoltz

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posted 05/22/2008, comment (1)

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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David Kaufman, M.D.

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posted 04/22/2008, comment (1)

COPD and asthma: What's the difference?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is, I think, one of the most misunderstood common lung diseases. It is very important, as it is the 4th most common cause of death in the US, and the only common cause of death that is becoming more common, in contrast to, say, heart disease and many forms of cancer, which are getting better and... Read more Chevron

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David Kaufman, M.D.

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posted 04/22/2008, comment (1)

COPD and asthma: What's the difference?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is, I think, one of the most misunderstood common lung diseases. It is very important, as it is the 4th most common cause of death in the US, and the only common cause of death that is becoming more common, in contrast to, say, heart disease and many forms of cancer, which are getting better and... Read more Chevron

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David Kaufman, M.D.

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posted 03/31/2008, comment (1)

Smoking is a starting point for COPD, stroke, lung cancer, heart disease

In general, I think, people are aware that smoking is a major factor in lung disease, causing the overwhelming majority of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema), worsening asthma, and contributing to heart disease. In fact, smoking has been related to diseases of virtually every part of the... Read more Chevron

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