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Long Overdue
Published on 2011-02-09 13:21:00
It sure has been a long time since I've posted. As many of you know, I was going to shut down my blog but many of you asked me not to since there is quite a bit of good info in here that can help many of our fellow COPD'ers. I've not had time > read more
Health Update
Published on 2010-11-07 09:11:00
I hadn't realized just how long it has been since I have posted. My life has been going in many directions lately and I've not been able to keep up with my blog. In all honesty, I'm not so sure if I can continue to keep up with it and am considering > read more
COPD Awareness on US Postage Stamp
Published on 2010-10-09 12:27:00
My Facebook friend, Lori Palermo who is the blog author at Love Your Lungs, Breathe for Life is trying to spread COPD awareness by requesting the gold awareness ribbon be put on US postage stamps. I think it's a great idea and have signed the p > read more
Recommended Adult Immunizations
Published on 2010-10-04 11:39:00
The following two links are charts that show a summary of the recommended vaccines for adults, and the last link is a quick online quiz you can take to see which vaccines you need. This information is from the CDC which always has tons of great > read more
Flu Shot Facts
Published on 2010-10-03 11:41:00
I came across the following video from CBS's The Early Show and thought it was worth a share. Thanks for stopping by!MO > read more
I Finally Did It!
Published on 2010-09-30 12:43:00
One of the things that has been such a struggle for me since I was diagnosed with emphysema was quitting smoking. I tried more times than I can count and each time I'd fail. I am almost 7 months after diagnosis and I wasn't making any pro > read more
HandiHaler vs Respimat Clinical Trial
Published on 2010-09-27 15:30:00
As you guys know, I check the ongoing clinical trials from time to time to see if there is anything in which I could participate. I came across Boehringer Ingelheim's (Pfizer) trial that has started recruting, worldwide I believe, for phase 3 o > read more
Back In Print
Published on 2010-09-25 17:43:00
About a month ago I had written a post about a good exercise guide by the National Institute on Aging which was out of print at that time. I just checked and wanted to let you know it is back in print and available for ordering. Click here > read more
It's Been A While
Published on 2010-09-18 11:45:00
Wow, I just noticed I haven't posted since Monday. I want to extend my apologies for this delay. It's been a crazy busy week for me and I've been unable to get a post up, at least, one of substance. I'm going through some difficult times > read more
Social Security Disability
Published on 2010-09-13 12:59:00
There comes a point in time where we start to realize that working is becoming quite an impossible task. Many with COPD have to go on social security disability and just as many dread having to go through the process. Filing for disabil > read more
USA Best Hospitals
Published on 2010-09-12 10:52:00
The Best Hospitals list came out in July this year for 2010-2011 by US News & World Report. Many of you may have seen this, but for those that haven't, you can check out the list for best hospital in Pulmonary care by clicking > read more