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Tuesday, December, 02, 2008

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Jane M. Martin

Jane M. Martin

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CRT & Author
posted 11/24/2008, comments (0)

The New Face of COPD: Dee

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... Read moreChevron
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David Kaufman, M.D.

David Kaufman, M.D.

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Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist
posted 11/19/2008, comments (0)

The Great American Smoke Out 2008: Today Is Your Quit Day

Thursday, November 20, is the Great American Smoke Out, which occurs the third Thursday every November (the week before Thanksgiving.)   Join millions of people in the USA in quitting or dramatically reducing how much you smoke this Thursday.   The idea for the Great American Smoke Out began in 1974, when a Minnesota newspaper editor... Read moreChevron
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Carol Southard

Carol Southard

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RN, MSN, Smoking Cessation Consultant
posted 08/01/2008, comment (1)

San Francisco Bans Cigarette Sales in Pharmacies

As of October 1, 2008, San Francisco will be the first city in the nation to ban the sale of tobacco products at most pharmacies.  (The law bans the sale of all tobacco products at pharmacies in the city, but big-box stores like Costco and supermarkets like Safeway will still be allowed to sell tobacco.)  Nearby Marin County officials... Read moreChevron

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