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...Kathi was previously a health leader on COPD.net. I am an experienced consumer health education writer who had a career in nursing that spanned more than 30 years, much of...

...Tonya was previously an advocate for COPD.net. Tonya Hidalgo blogs at The COPD Life and is the author of Traveling With COPD, a basic guide for traveling with extra equipment...

...Matthew was previously an advocate for COPD.net. For over 7 years Matthew has studied healthcare communications, including the interactions between physicians and their patients. In that time he developed a...

...Derek was previously an advocate for COPD.net I was diagnosed with mild COPD in 1987 when 39 years of age. Now at the very severe stage I use oxygen for...

...Leon was previously a health leader on COPD.net. Leon is a career respiratory therapy professional in New York City. He is a New York State licensed, nationally credentialed respiratory therapist...

...Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT is the Director of Respiratory Care at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, NY. In this role, Lyn has been instrumental in implementing a comprehensive...

...Ann was previously an advocate for COPD.net. Ann is a full-time faculty member in the Respiratory Care Program at Stony Brook University in New York. She holds a Bachelor’s degrees...

...John Bottrell is a licensed respiratory therapist who also lives with allergic asthma. He has blogged about his profession at Respiratory Therapy Cave since 2007. He was a featured asthma and...

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...Mariah was previously a health leader on COPD.net. Mariah is a writer and patient advocate who lives in Colorado with her husband and two young sons. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in...

...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to manage COPD every day, COPD.net brings you frequent articles, points of view and advice...

...Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be very challenging. People with COPD have symptoms that affect different aspects of their lives. These symptoms make it difficult for them...

...Some types of drugs are commonly used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). One of these is called a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators include drugs called short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs), long-acting beta-agonists...

...Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can have a strong emotional impact on a person. COPD not only affects the lungs but also the mental and emotional well-being of...

...Being prepared for emergencies is crucial for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There are 2 types of emergencies to prepare for:Acute exacerbations, also called COPD flare-ups, happen...

...Life with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be complex and hard to manage. Patients may have several different kinds of medications to keep track of, and COPD symptoms can...