WomensRadio Broadcast Features COPD Foundation’s John Walsh, Dr. Byron Thomashow and Dr. Rachel K. Johnson Offering Advice About COPD
It’s hard to believe that the fourth leading cause of death in the United States is rarely talked about, but most Americans are unfamiliar with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is a condition that affects the lungs. It includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. COPD symptoms include breathlessness and symptoms can worsen over time. As [...]
July 23, 2010
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Family Ties - Living With COPD
John and Fred Walsh discover a family gene behind their breathing problems.
John Walsh, co-founder of COPD Foundation, vividly recalls the day his twin brother called and said, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is, I’ve found out why we’ve been struggling to breathe these past few years. It’s Alpha-1 [...]
October 17, 2009
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