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...In 2009, mom was given the opportunity to go through a thorough evaluation at the Duke Transplant Center at Duke University.  ...

...Once in place, the doctor inserts a small balloon through the tube and uses it to inflate the airways....

...One day I was reading through my journal and realized my days were filled with daily routines....

...These types of medications are transmitted into the mouth and then on to the airways through a plastic device that can disseminate the drug in either a...

...So, this is why many of us breathe through our mouths when we exercise....

..."Breathe Free, my Friends"Do you have a story about a time you worked through an anxiety attack?...

...We have seen each other's families grow through birthdays, graduations, weddings, and births....

...Follow me and continue on your journey through my secret garden....

...I'm still waiting on that Pulitzer Prize, though....

...Both had been fairly easy tasks even though I was not in my 50’s....

...On a daily basis I work my way through the learning curve of coming to terms with the changes caused by my COPD....

...You see, the heart pumps oxygen from head to toe, through the lungs and organs, as well as through the mind....

...In the majority of cases, there is help available through family and friends.  ...

...I hold for a count of four, then slowly exhale that air through pursed lips....

...I've learned through this experience that I can do so much more than I thought I could....

...Unfortunately though, that is not likely to happen either....

...Assistance can often be found through support groups that contain individuals who are going through similar experiences or who are also navigating life...

...How well I navigate my way through it all provides me with an overall sense of satisfaction....

...Last year I took it down and read through it. A few years back, I started a family Facebook page....

...The muscles required for breathing by a person with COPD may require as much as 10 times more calories because it takes more effort to move air through...