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The Complete Guide to Understanding and Living with COPD: From A COPDer's Perspective Paperback – March 17, 2010

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R. D. Martin, who has lived with COPD for over two decades, has authored The Complete Guide to Understanding and Living with COPD: From a COPDer's Perspective, a survival and self-help guide that goes far beyond clinical information and into the heart of living with this disease. Martin, who considers himself more than just a patient, reminds readers page after page that knowledge is more than power-it minimizes fear of the disease and the uncertainty regarding the future, while maximizing the ability to experience a full and joyful life. He provides practical explanations about the disease and tips on how to get the best treatment. He offers guidance on how to handle the effects the disease has on mobility, work, relationships, intimacy, entitlements, and one's emotional well-being. Martin writes as if he is talking to a friend, and provides valuable information for those who are recently diagnosed, those who have advanced COPD, and those who have a loved one with COPD.
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Author R. D. Martin has lived with COPD for over two decades. While he writes about diagnosis and treatment, his primary emphasis is getting on with life and enjoying every day to the fullest. Now retired, Martin worked in human services as an administrator, clinician, and educator. His vast knowledge and personal experience with COPD make him eminently qualified to write about making the best of a difficult situation.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1st edition (March 17, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1449946895
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1449946890
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
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Mary Macdougall
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY ENCOURAGING FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2010
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Having Emphysema for fifteen years I felt I had learned how to deal with my disease and how to live with it. Recently a friend, who is a caretaker for her Dad who suffers from Emphysema, mentioned a book that had helped her and her Dad to better deal with COPD.

I purchased the book and found out I had a great deal more to learn about my disease and living with it. Who could ever think how helpful a terrycloth robe could be??? And that a metal shower head vs a plastic one is necessary to maintain keeping our lungs germ free. This information and many more helpful hints and extensive knowledge of dealing with Emphysema is in this book.

I would have to say that when a COPD book is written by a person suffering from Emphysema you know the information and hints are earned and gathered the hard way. Thanks to the author, R.D. Martin, for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us. That touch of humor is very appreciated....laughing is very good medicine too!
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cherylperiton
5.0 out of 5 stars An easy read full of answers to some of the basic questions one has on diagnosis with COPD
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The author makes a disclaimer up front that he is not a medical professional and has written the book as a "this is what worked for me/ this is what I would have liked to know" guide.
To that end I felt that it was successful.
Not everyone's journey through COPD will be the same, but many will experience the same thoughts, fears, doubts, anger etc. as the author.
The self deprecating humour at times adds levity and helps to make this an eminently readable book.
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semi card shark
5.0 out of 5 stars COPD from A to Z
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2013
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Excellent read by R. D. Martin. Every person who has COPD, or a family menber or friend who does, should have this book. I was diagnosed almost ten years ago and this is the first book I've read that covers this disease so thoroughly. Mr. Martin has done a superb job. His research, personal knowledge and sense of humor make this book one that should enlighen each of us as to what COPD is all about. One thing he emplasized is that we can all live a good life as long as we take care of ourselves, realize that we are all different in how we react to medications and treatments and we maintain a positive attitude and sense of humor. Get this book! It's worth it!
P. Valter, Raleigh NC
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carolrnjd
3.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes Helpful; Sometimes Not So Much
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2021
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I have had a diagnosis of COPD for years now, and thought it might be helpful to read this book. I was an RN for about 30 years and a practicing attorney for nearly 30 more, so some parts of this book were not helpful to me at all. However, the author does build a sense of working together with his reader since he also has COPD. It was certainly not worthless but sometimes seemed more annoying than helpful. I did realize from my own experience so far that you can be very sick and believe the disease is progressing but actually may then improve (at last) and realize that you are in a kind of remission. You don't always just get sicker and sicker and then die. There are ups and downs for sure. Having been through some of each, parts of the book didn't ring true (for me) and so were more annoying than helpful. However, I have always believed that more education about a person's situation is always helpful. This is not the first book I have read about COPD and it won't be the last.
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Chloe
5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Guide to Understanding and Living with COPD
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2010
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The author has masterfully given us a handbook for daily living with COPD, and managed to cover just about everything...the medical, emotional, physical aspects of dealing with COPD. The information Mr.Martin has succinctly shared with us is not information many of us get from our physicians. In most cases, we do not learn a great deal of what he has shared in our pulmonary rehabilitation classes. It would take a patient and/or family member years to find the solutions he so willingly shares from his experiences...this publication is a treasure trove of extremely important information for the person with COPD and their family members.His peppered humor throughout the book is used for emphasis, as well as,enjoyment.I look forward to sharing this book with others ....
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Jean Rommes
4.0 out of 5 stars COPD from the patient's point of view
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2010
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Martin's book is a good description of life with COPD from the patient's point of view, particularly from the point of view of a patient with severe COPD; one who relies on supplementary O2 24/7 and whose day is often dictated by whether this is a "good breathing day" or a "bad breathing day". It doesn't offer as much for individuals who are at earlier stages of the disease or who are able to function well most of the time. Definitely recommended for patients in the later stages of COPD, for caregivers and for family members.
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MPBanks
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing left out
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2010
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This book is one that is so complete for anyone who has COPD or wants to understand what it is. Nothing is left out in what it is, how to cope with it and the day to day living with it. I have had COPD for over 12 years and wish that I had a book like this to guide me though the times that were anxious and frustrating. Mr. Martin has addressed all of the questions any COPDer has or will have in living with this disease. This is a book that should be included with every handout and diagnoses of COPD. It is one that will not be put away but referred to frequently. It is the best gift you can give anyone who has COPD.
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Betty Bertrand
5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Guide to Understanding and LIving with COPD
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2010
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I am so very pleased to read a book from a patient's point of view with terms understandable to everyone, including ones that aren't patients. R. Martin is very knowledgeable on COPD and selfishly wanted to put this information out so others will easily understand daily living with this disease.
I have been living with it for 17+ years and I wished this book was out there then. It doesn't scare you about the disease, but gives you facts about it and ideas on how to make life a bit easier once you are diagnosed. I read this book in two days as it is every easy reading. Congratulations Mr. Martin on a job so well done.
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rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2017
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1.0 out of 5 stars DEFINITELY NOT UPTO EXPECTATION AND PRICE AS IT DOES NOT ...
Reviewed in India on March 7, 2015
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DEFINITELY NOT UPTO EXPECTATION AND PRICE AS IT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PRACTICAL STEPS SUITABLE TO INDIAN PEOPLE EITHER TO PREVENT OR CURE THE DREADED DISEASE COPD.
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Mrs G
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2014
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This book is very informative and helps you to understand COPD it arrived quickly and was well packaged. I would recommend to anyone who wants a greater understanding of this illness.
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Ruth Fagan
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2013
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Absolutely full of advice and explanations, really helpful. Explained a lot more than even my doctor had. A must for COPD'ers
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Sparkss
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2013
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I have good and this book has helped me to understand the illness more. Covers everything we need to know.
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