COPD Info

We are all aware of the need for those of us with COPD to quit smoking. The impact on our bodies is well documented, affecting not only our lungs, but many other vital organs in our bodies. Second hand smoke also has been documented to have the same affect.

A Mayo Clinic report entitled "What is Third Hand Smoke?" contains information that is certain to not only surprise smokers, but also is an eye opener about the hidden dangers to others - especially children. It refers to all the toxins that cling to clothing, sofas, rugs, and drapes, etc. Small children are exposed to these as the breathe near, crawl on and even touch surfaces, often putting some in their mouths. Opening windows, using filters and air conditioners don't eliminate these risks.

For more information:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/third-hand-smoke/AN01985/

The Lahey Clinic COPD Center seminar series is designed to educate and inform the public about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Each session will include two topics with lecturers drawn from various departments at Lahey Clinic, with the view that COPD is a complex disease that is best managed by experts from a variety of disciplines. The moderator for the series is Chip Gatchell, a COPD patient and advocate. COPD International is an active participant in this series

The lectures are free to the public. All patients, families and caregivers are encouraged to attend.

Date.......................................Topic....................................................................Presenter

Thursday.............1) Introduction to COPD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chip Gatchell
Feb 25, 2010......2) What is COPD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr Timothy Wu, MD

Thursday.............1) Medications for COPD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Leslie Mitchell, PharmD
Mar 4, 2010.........2) Everything you would want to know about - - - - Ivette Molina, RTT
...................................Oxygen and Pulmonary Function testing - - - - - Lissa Judd, CRTT

Thursday..............1) Smoking Cessation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Eleana Conway, NP
Mar 11, 2010........2) Non Medical Interventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr Timothy Wu, MD

Thursday...............1) Coping with Lifestyle and psychological - - - - -Lyle Kantor, PhD
Mar 18, 2010.............challenges related to COPD
.............................. 2) Living Proactively with COPD: - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lisa Catalano, MSW, LICSW
.....................................Planning for the future

Thursday...............1) COPD and Rehabilitation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Kara Schworm, MS, PT, CCS/Jon Kelley, PT
Mar 25, 2010.........2) Diet and COPD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Holly McCarthy, MS, RD, LDN

Thursday...............Conclusion: covering unanswered questions, - - Chip Gatchell
Apr 1, 2010...........with an open discussion period followed
............................... by the closing presentation



Location:
Lahey Clinic Medical Center
41 Mall Road
Burlington, MA
Lobby Conference Room
5 to 7 pm each Thursday

NOTE: The conference room is easily accessible – located on the ground floor,
a very short distance from the main entrance.

Mall Road is located at the north edge of the Burlington Mall (Jnc. of routes128 and 3)

For additional information:
Visit: www.lahey.org/COPDSeminar
Or call Denise Hoffman at 781-744-COPD (2673).