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		<title>Belgium Study: Vitamin D won&#8217;t help most COPD patients</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Vitamin D supplements don&#8217;t seem to help most patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study by Belgian investigators. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two main forms of COPD, and many sufferers have both. The condition makes it hard for people to breathe. Since most COPD patients are vitamin&#160;<a href="http://www.breatheeasyaz.info/uncategorized/vitamind/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Drinking soda raises risk for asthma, COPD: Study</title>
		<description><![CDATA[(CBS) Soda drinkers can&#8217;t seem to catch a break these days. A new study suggests drinking soda might raise the risk for respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For the study, published in the Feb. 7 issue of Respirology, Australian researchers surveyed nearly 17,000 people asking about their soft drink habits.&#160;<a href="http://www.breatheeasyaz.info/uncategorized/drinking-soda-raises-risk-for-asthma-copd-study/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>COPD Advocate &#8216;Reborn&#8217; After Lung Transplant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many COPD patients in Arizona have met or heard of Jim Nelson. A passionate advocate and the face of COPD awareness in Arizona, Nelson recently received a Christmas present like no other: a new pair of lungs. Born premature, Nelson says he was subject to breathing problems later in life. But growing up in a&#160;<a href="http://www.breatheeasyaz.info/uncategorized/copd-advocate-reborn-after-lung-transplant-2/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>COPD Awareness Toolkit Released Online</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Breathe Easy Arizona has created a COPD Awareness Toolkit that can be a valuable asset to provide you information about this serious disease. You can find more information about smoking cessation, lung health support groups, COPD resources, educational events and more. The toolkit includes a COPD screener, information on identifying the risks and breathing better&#160;<a href="http://www.breatheeasyaz.info/featured/copd-awareness-toolkit-released-online/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>February Breathe Easy Arizona Newsletter Now Available for Download</title>
		<description><![CDATA[February&#8217;s Breathe Easy Arizona Newsletter includes stories about Jim Nelson&#8217;s double lung transplant, a delicious recipe for Snappy Black Bean Soup and information on upcoming Breathe Easy Arizona events. Click here to download the newsletter.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.breatheeasyaz.info/featured/february-breathe-easy-arizona-newsletter-now-available-for-download/</link>
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		<title>Arizona Republic: Special Report on the Air we Breathe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Arizona Republic is running a seven-part series on the air we breathe. The series began on Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 4. Sunday&#8217;s story was an overview of Phoenix&#8217;s air quality issues and included quotes from Jan Karlbon, one of Breathe Easy Arizona&#8217;s spokespeople, and Louise Grove, a COPD patient from the west&#160;<a href="http://www.breatheeasyaz.info/recommendation/arizona-republic/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Save the Date: 2012 Southeast Valley Healthy Lung Expo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Educating and Empowering People with Lung Disease &#038; Their Caregivers Mesa Convention Center 263 N. Center Street Mesa, AZ 85201 Building “A”, Superstition Ballroom $10.00 admission Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Continental breakfast &#038; lunch Vouchers available upon request Doors Open @ 8:30 with Breakfast, Exhibitors &#038; Registration Program 9:15 am — 1:30 pm To register&#160;<a href="http://www.breatheeasyaz.info/featured/save-the-date-2012-southeast-valley-healthy-lung-expo/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Tucson Healthy Lung Expo &#8211; March 10,2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[2012 Tucson Healthy Lung Expo &#8211; March 10,2012&#8230; Join us for a special day of education to learn more about chronic lung disease. Hear from medical experts, inspirational speakers and community resources. Healthcare professionals will be able to earn CEU/CMEs! Saturday, March 10, 2012 &#8211; 8:00am-2:30pm Viscount Suites Hotel 4855 Broadway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona Registration&#160;<a href="http://www.breatheeasyaz.info/recommendation/2012-tucson-healthy-lung-expo-march-102012/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Green Valley Respiratory Rally &#8211; February 11th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[2012 Green Valley Respiratory Rally &#8211; February 11th&#8230; Join us for a special day of education to learn more about chronic lung disease. Hear from medical experts, inspirational speakers and community resources. Saturday, February 11, 2012 9:00am-1:00pm West Social Center 1111 S. Via Arcoiris. Green Valley, AZ Register by January 31, 2012 and receive the&#160;<a href="http://www.breatheeasyaz.info/recommendation/2012-green-valley-respiratory-rally-february-11th/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Grace Anne Dorney Koppel Decribes Personal Journey with COPD at Grace Anne Dorney Koppel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Video Source: http://www.aarc.org/education/meetings/congress/gazette/sunday.cfm#one]]></description>
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