My latest National Asthma Council of Australia blog discusses the importance of organ and tissue donation.
http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/our-community/asthma-blog/donatelife-week
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London Marathon race week
I’ve settled into the cooler climate of London and am loving the change in conditions. After the long hot Australian summer my lungs are appreciating running in the cooler weather. I find it interesting how some patients prefer the cool while others prefer the heat. I guess this underlines the differences in lung disease. … Continued
Mary Rose Kitlowski
Mary and her only sibling, Rebekah, have a rare genetic disorder called Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). Mary runs to raise awareness of PCD, lung diseases, rare diseases and oxygen needs. Her goal is to run a race in every state and to complete a marathon in 2017 if not sooner. PCD is a progressive lung … Continued
Melodie Burnett – COPD Patient
Hello, my name is Melodie Burnett. Mother, grandmother and wife of 34 years. I was diagnosed with COPD at the age of 47 and had never smoked a day in my life. I spent several months carrying a nebulizer machine with me wherever I went. I was taking 2 different nebulizer treatments 4 times a … Continued