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By Michelle Vincent - June 23, 2017
I firmly believe that people with COPD and other chronic illnesses need to have some way to escape it. I believe we do better when we have goals and something to do... READ MORE
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By John Bottrell, RRT - June 21, 2017
When you have a chronic lung disease like COPD, doctors will often monitor your oxygen levels. If your oxygen levels are low, doctors may prescribe supplemental oxygen. So, what are oxygen levels,... READ MORE
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By Editorial Team - June 20, 2017
There is so much to get used to when it comes to treating and managing COPD. One question that seems to come up in COPD circles quite often is: “What is a... READ MORE
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The doctors I went to so far because I had problems to breathe gave me evohaler or antibiotic and said I shell stop smoking and I will be fine. Specialists have no… READ MORE
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By schallsa - June 23, 2017
Hospitalized in March for 7 days, now on oxygen at night only. Portable oxygen – doctor removed, I take that as a good thing. I have a concern. After my release from... READ MORE
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By probbo - June 23, 2017
I was diagnosed with COPD about 8 years ago, but I am sure I have had this terrible disease longer. I started smoking at an early age, thinking like most of us... READ MORE
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By bunnymusic60 - June 19, 2017
I was diagnosed with severe COPD in 2001 and spent 8 days in the hospital. They gave me oxygen but I’d heard about a pulmonary rehab program at NY Presbyterian. Since they... READ MORE
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