Hi, I was diagnosed with COPD/Asthma 6 years ago. I had smoked 2.5 packs per day for 30 years and quit 3 days prior to diagnosis.I was recently released from a week in the hospital with double pneumonia (my first exacerbation). I have been using Advair and Albuterol inhalers for a few years and thought that was as good as it was going to get, but struggled constantly to breathe and perform...
I’m with Contempo technologies for almost two years. I have completed my B.E in Computer Science from Loyola and have passion in designing. I like to explore new things that comes my way and a quick learner. Music is my breath and I often involve myself in outdoor sports. I dislike people with attitude and greediness. I’m an extravert, love to meet new people and travel a...
Carter was born on March 27, 2009. We were surprised to learn that he had a cleft lip/palate and was missing his right outer ear. Our little guy was whisked away to the NICU with breathing difficulties. A few days later he was transferred to the children's hospital which is one hour away. He spent the next 10 weeks there. During that time he was diagnosed with a Chromosomal disorder which...
Who Is Lew Newmark Hi There! My name is Lew Newmark. I am 51 years young, married to my beautiful wife of 26 years Susan. I have a daughter, Samantha, who is always the apple of her father?s eye. I have a dog named Star, who kind of looks like ? Falcor ? from The Never Ending Story I have a cat named Oscar, who as far as cats go is typical except for his Rodent Ulcer I have a home...
My body opened its debilitating chakras in a spontaneous way on December 12, 2004 showing its effect in the sudden clarity of vision; and after two years of day and night experimenting with pin pointing what it was doing to itself in order to be in that open state, I was able to give a clear biological interpretation to an obscure spiritual study of chakras as well as frame a concrete...
My name is Megan and I'm a Sixteen years old. In 2007 I was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy. I am currently at Primary Childrens Medical Center waiting for a heart transplant. I will be here until I recieve my new heart!!! But know I just got my New HEART on September, 2 Tuesday 2008. And know I'am home and It's pretty hard liveing life after a Heart Transplant. If you would like to make a...
Erica Stauffer
My childhood was filled with country meadows, strife, and lessons that have both benefited me and haunted me during my adult life. I grew up in a family of 6, among them two sisters and a brother. Although we fought like cats and dogs, I love them all and am a better person today for having grown up with them.
I have struggled with depression and anxiety since the age of 15 and...
Jane M. Martin is a respiratory therapist, author and teacher with over twenty-five years of experience in all aspects of respiratory care. She is the founder and director of Breathing Better Living Well.com, a website providing information and support for people and families with pulmonary disease.
She is the author of Breathe Better, Live in Wellness: Winning Your Battle Over...
