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Your Top Ten Questions Answered Here- Replay of the live Zoom Meetup

Breathing Specialist — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 18:03:16 +0000

As I go through the forums and other COPD information groups, people have questions. Lots of questions. Whether newly-diagnosed, or having lived with COPD or ILD for years, there just doesn’t seem to be enough answers for all of the things that go along with lung disease. So, in record time, I answered as […]

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Do I REALLY have lung disease?

Breathing Specialist — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 02:08:54 +0000

I belong to a lot of online discussion forums, the participants being patients with lung disease. Many of them tell the story of how they thought they just had a lingering cold, went to the ER when they couldn’t breathe, and were told they have COPD or another chronic lung disease process. They were shocked […]

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Doctors Taking Names!

Breathing Specialist — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 00:27:02 +0000

Dear Doctor, There’s one in every crowd… that one patient that just can’t get their medication routine down, can’t find a good enough reason to quit smoking, can’t make any time to exercise. Or maybe you can think of 10 of these patients, right off the top of your head. Go ahead and grab a […]

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Let’s Get Ready for COPD Success

Breathing Specialist — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:40:10 +0000

Why Pulmonary Rehab is a Waste of Time

Breathing Specialist — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:33:03 +0000

Study after study shows the benefits of Pulmonary Rehab programs. Most PR programs at major medical centers follow the guidelines laid out by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab: Six to eight weeks of supervised exercise 2-3 times a week, coupled with education on a variety of topics, shows improved 6 minute walk […]

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Will Pulmonary Rehab fix my lungs?

Breathing Specialist — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:30:51 +0000

If your doctor has referred you for a Pulmonary Rehab program, I have one word for you: GO! For me, the six-week drill is nearly always the same: 6 patients arrive on the first day, with absolutely no clue what they signed up for. Fast forward to 6 weeks later, they are stronger, happier, excited […]

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