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See the
Personal Experiences
Index of articles by COPDers
on various subjects, including Spiriva, LVRS and transplants.
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Visit the library wing
featuring
COPD Advocate Bill Horden's works.
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We have a special chat
for the newly diagnosed, new computer users
or those that are unfamiliar and want to learn more about how chatrooms
work - it is much
slower paced -
More
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If there is a member of your family -- a parent, aunt,
uncle or grandparent --who has bad lungs and trouble breathing
it can be sad, scary and confusing. Don't worry if you are
confused about lung disease. Most adults don't really
understand all there is about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease, commonly called COPD, which causes breathing
problems.
Here you will find answers to your questions about lung
disease and how it affects you and your loved ones. This is a
place where you can share your feelings and thoughts. Here you
can ask any and all questions you may have and share your
concerns with others, much like yourself, in the Chat Room and
Message Board.
Yes, it is scary when someone you love suffers from breathing
problems, but know that they can still live a productive life
if they take good care of themselves and follow their doctor's
orders.
Sharing your thoughts and feelings with others about a loved
one who is sick will help lessen the fear and worry that comes
when those we care about are seriously ill.
For a copy of our posting and chat
policies
CLICK
HERE
Tips, tricks, lists of abbreviations,
etc.
are located in the library area.
| A Note for Parents:
Explore the Internet with your children. It's the best
way to see what they see online. There are plenty of
kid-friendly sites; help your kids find them, and explain
why it's best to be careful not to give out their real
name and address in chat rooms, to online pen pals and on
bulletin boards.
Teach your children the meaning of privacy and personal
— or family — information. Encourage them to
post messages only with your permission and supervision.
For additional information on the
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
CLICK
HERE |
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