01777cam a2200337 i 4500 301370048 TxAuBib 20170815120000.0 100520s2010||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781449946890 1449946895 (OCoLC)624148842 TxAuBib rda Martin, R. D. The complete guide to understanding and living with COPD from a COPDer's perspective / R.D. Martin. Rye Brook, N.Y. : Every Breath, 2010. 243 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes index. "Emphysema and chronic bronchitis"--Cover. "COPD" stands for "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease". Understanding and dealing with your diagnosis -- Understanding your protections and entitlements -- Understanding and managing your medical treatment -- Practical tips to make life easier and more enjoyable -- How to cope with the emotional impact of having COPD -- How to prepare for your future. "Author R.D. Martin has lived with this disease for nearly two decades ... His vast knowledge and personal experience make him eminently qualified to write about making the best of a difficult situation."--Back cover. Provides practical explanations about the disease, tips on how to get the best treatment, and guidance on how to handle the effects of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). 20170815. Lungs Diseases, Obstructive Popular works. Lungs Diseases, Obstructive. Popular works.