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What's New from Jane?

What's New from Jane is currently a 'read only' forum. Right now my schedule prevents me from having this forum open to replies, but I do welcome your comments and suggestions. Just click on my name and when you get to my profile, go to 'send me a message.' I'd love to hear from you!

• 16 August 2010 - 08:28 PM
• In: Woo-hoo!
• By: Jane M. Martin 

Welcome Inn -- Front Desk

Welcome Inn Front Desk -- This is read-only forum with information to help you use this community. You can begin posting below!

• 16 August 2010 - 01:49 PM
• In: Welcome Inn -- Can we help ...
• By: Jane M. Martin 

Welcome Inn

We'd love to meet you! Post your questions, comments, or encouragement here. Or, tell us a bit about yourself!

• 27 August 2010 - 02:19 PM
• In: HELLO - I'M NEW HERE
• By: Dee 

What Do You Want to Know?

• 03 September 2010 - 07:43 PM
• In: A Patient Voice
• By: cub1650 

Ask the RT (Respiratory Therapist)

The "Ask the RT" forum is now open. To see all topics in this forum, click on "Ask the RT" just above this line. We'd love to hear from you!

• Yesterday, 03:39 PM
• In: Good Monday! Labor Day Edition
• By: LoganLarry 

Pulmonary Diseases

• Yesterday, 09:27 PM
• In: Retractable O2 Tubing Reel
• By: Eileen/MA 

Exercise

*** PLEASE NOTE: As always, do not begin any exercise program without the knowledge and consent of your personal physician. The suggested activities you find on this forum are intended as information only. Feel free to print out and ask your doctor if these might be appropriate for you.

• Yesterday, 08:21 AM
• In: PBS Fitness Series Availabl...
• By: Eileen/MA 

COPD Q & A

• Today, 08:00 AM
• In: No Asthma or Heart Disease ...
• By: Dee 

Village Gym

Work-out routines, etc...All exercise and fitness routines seen here are for informational purposes only and not intended as advice. Always check with your physician before starting any exercise program.

• 25 August 2010 - 03:19 PM
• In: Over the Hump
• By: Darrell 

Quitting Smoking-Information

This forum is for information about smoking and nicotine.

Subforums:

1. Quit Smoking Support-No Butts About It!

• Today, 08:42 AM
• In: Cigarette Smoke and Inflamm...
• By: Dee 

Medications

• Today, 08:18 AM
• In: Are Calcium Supplements Safe?
• By: Dee 

Nutrition

Eat right to breathe well

• Today, 08:53 AM
• In: 11 Foods to Avoid Weight Loss
• By: Dee 

Caregivers' Window

Moderated by caregivers who have walked this road, this is the place to talk about family and caregiving issues related to lung disease. As a caregiver, you need help and support, too! We're here for you.

• 03 September 2010 - 02:03 PM
• In: Please Help Me Spread COPD ...
• By: Tippy2 

Articles of Interest

General pulmonary or what's new in the pulmonary world

Subforums:

1. Resources

• Today, 08:33 AM
• In: Room Air as Good as Oxygen ...
• By: Dee 

Research

Subforums:

1. Stem Cell Research

• Today, 07:54 AM
• In: Diabetes Drug and Lung Cancer
• By: Dee 

Legislation

• 17 August 2010 - 09:55 AM
• In: Initiative Could Lead to Be...
• By: Dee 

Disability and Financial Help - Finding the help you need

• 03 September 2010 - 09:42 AM
• In: Reverse Mortgage Information
• By: Dee 

Occupational breathing hazards

• 24 August 2010 - 10:57 AM
• In: Workplace Risks for COPD
• By: Dee 

Alternative Therapies

For information only. Always consult with your doctor before adding any treatment.

Subforums:

1. The Day Spa

• Today, 08:07 AM
• In: Magic Mushrooms and End of ...
• By: Dee 

Positive Thought for Your Day

Subforums:

1. How to get through a "bad air" day
2. Helping Others
3. Care and Concern

• 16 August 2010 - 09:32 AM
• In: Happiness
• By: Dee 

Thankfulness - Being thankful enriches our lives

• 16 August 2010 - 09:28 AM
• In: Gratitude unlocks the fulln...
• By: Dee 

Humor

Clean, non-demeaning, etc.

• 24 August 2010 - 02:20 PM
• In: 100 Years Ago
• By: Dee 

Nature

Post pictures by clicking on our Gallery

• 16 July 2010 - 01:52 PM
• In: In the end....
• By: Dee 

Recipes

• 23 August 2010 - 03:33 PM
• In: Apples, No Pie, a la Mode
• By: Dee 

Birthdays and Holidays

• 05 September 2010 - 06:09 AM
• In: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARRELL!!!
• By: Darrell 

Happy Hour at the Oxygen Bar -- Off-Topic

Greeting each other and talking about non-pulmonary related things

Subforums:

1. Book Club

• 31 August 2010 - 07:03 PM
• In: August Wishes
• By: cub1650 

Ask Dr. Sharma about Anxiety and Panic -- Currently a read-only forum

Breathing Better Living Well thanks Dr. Vijai Sharma for answering questions about Panic and Anxiety related to lung disease. To see all questions and answers, click on "Ask Dr. Sharma about Anxiety and Panic" and click on each topic.
Dr. Sharma is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience, and is a certified yoga teacher. He had untreated asthma and chronic bronchitis since childhood and was diagnosed with Emphysema in 1994. For more information go to http://www.breathingbetterlivingwell.com/articles.php

• 08 May 2008 - 12:03 AM
• In: Seasonal depression / How c...
• By: Dr. Sharma 

Ask the Respiratory Therapist - Helen Sorenson - Currently a read-only forum

Our sincere thanks to Respiratory Therapist, Helen Sorenson, who was here to answer our questions about spirometry and other respiratory issues from February 25-29, 2008.
The forum is now closed, but the "Ask the RT" Q & A will remain on our community forum.
To see all questions and answers, click on "Ask the Respiratory Therapist-Helen Sorenson," and click on each topic.
Helen Sorenson, MA RRT CPFT FAARC, teaches respiratory care at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.

• 29 February 2008 - 05:34 PM
• In: Thank you, Helen!
• By: Helen RRT 

Ask Dr. Adams - Currently a Read-Only Forum

For all questions and answers in an easy-to-read format, click here: http://www.breathingbetterlivingwell.com/basics/ask_dr_adams.php

• 01 December 2007 - 01:20 PM
• In: Thanks to Dr. Adams
• By: Jane M. Martin