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BreatheBetter

  1. RT @smokefreegov: Thinking abt quitting? Write down what u like abt smoking & what u don't like. Which means more 2 u? (via @SmokeFreeLife)
  2. #CountryConquersCOPD is hitting the road this summer and here are two of the places we're going: 1.usa.gov/2eJyHD. Come see us! #COPD
  3. The holiday weekend is just a few hours away! It's a great time to get out of the house, be active & enjoy family. #COPD #personalrehab #fb
  4. Congratulations Sam! RT @AARC_tweet: Shhh. Don't tell him, but the AARC staff is holding a surprise retirement party today for Sam Giordano.
  5. Smoking is a common #COPD risk factor too RT @thehearttruth: New infographics on modifiable heart disease risk factors. owl.li/b7VoG
  6. Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas - Orange Campus is the newest #BreatheBetterNetwork member! Check them out: ow.ly/b7GaU. #fb
  7. Thanks for linking to the COPD Learn More Breathe Better campaign! RT @healthynj_umdnj: HealthyNJ updated: #COPD. healthynj.org/diseases/copd.…
  8. RT @copd_wisdom: Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Improvement in Exercise Capacity Improves Survival in #COPD... bit.ly/KtbxOQ #breathe
  9. A simple #spirometry test can help you with a #COPD diagnosis. Talk to your doctor! 1.usa.gov/JxupKA #breathebetter
  10. It's also important to be aware of some of the lesser-known #COPD risk factors: Second hand smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes and dust!
  11. Want to spread the word about the signs and symptoms of #COPD with us? Check out our #BreatheBetterNetwork: 1.usa.gov/5MQeqw
  12. Quitting cigarettes not only helps prevent #COPD, but is also good for your #hearthealth
  13. Don’t mistake shortness of breath with age. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are at risk for #COPD.
  14. Cough. Wheeze. Hack. Have you noticed these sounds coming from a loved one? Talk with them about it. 1.usa.gov/4B0l34 #COPD
  15. Nat’l Women’s Health Week; @womenshealth suggests avoiding unhealthy behaviors such as #smoking 1.usa.gov/bPw6rl #COPD #breathebetter
  16. Food for thought: Do you/have you smoke(d)? Have you worked in poor breathing conditions? These are a couple of risk factors for #COPD.
  17. Chime in on our Facebook discussion about women and #COPD ow.ly/aXGrl #breathebetter
  18. Thanks to @COPDFoundation for this nugget about keeping #COPD #caregivers healthy. ow.ly/aXr3j
  19. This week is National Women’s Health Week. COPD in women has been on the rise recently. Learn more. Breathe better. ow.ly/aXcd4
  20. It's no secret that lifestyle changes such as quitting #smoking can help you manage the effects of #COPD. #breathebetter