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Breath of Life support group to hear from speaker Julie Naville, OTR - March 24

Wed, Mar 24, 2010 2 p.m.

Breath of Life support group members will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 to learn about “Handling a Chronic Disease; Tips for Daily Living,” from Julie Naville, Occupational Therapy director at Baptist Hospital East.

The Baptist Hospital East COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Support Group meets at the Baptist East/Milestone Wellness Center, 750 Cypress Station Drive.

COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. COPD describes a group of diseases (including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthmatic bronchitis) that makes it difficult to breathe because they partially block the normal flow of air into and out of a person's lungs. COPD usually takes many years to develop before shortness of breath becomes enough of a problem that a person needs help breathing.

Breath of Life is a support group that typically meets at 2 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month in Room 2 on the Wellness Center's first floor. Meetings usually include a short educational session and time for sharing.

For more information about the group, including a brochure on upcoming sessions, call the Baptist Hospital East Respiratory Care department at (502) 897-8134.