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16B Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Bulletin, Record, Progressive, Reporter O O lye nger PLUMAS PHYSICAL THERAPY Kory Felker, M.P.T. "We Get Results" Orthopedic Manual Therapy Sports & Aquatic Therapy Home Health • Cardiac Rehabilitation Most Insurances Accepted QUINCY GRAEAGLE 78 Central Ave., #2 8989 Hwy. 89, Bldg. 36 #1 530-283-2202 530-836-1178 530-283-2204 (FAX) d Michael W. Bathe[t, D.]).S. General Dentistry Route 89 • Graeagle FAMILY DENTAL CARE "Providing personalized care since 1990" • Manual Therapy • Sports Medicine • Neck/Back Care • Cardiac Rehabilitation • Orthopedics Most insurances accepted - including Blue Cross and Blue Shield Portola 832-1701 Quincy 283-0311 Portola Medical & Dental Clinic 480 First Avenue Portola (530) 832-8600 Graeagle Medical Clinic 7597 Hwy 89 Graeagle (530) 836-1122 Loyalton Medical Clinic 725 Third Street Loyalton (530) 993-1231 Indian Valley Medical Clinic 176 Hot Springs Rd Greenville (530) 284-6116 Skillled Nursing Care Loyalton (530) 993-1225 Portola (530) 832-6546 Gregory Sawyer, DDS Family Dentistry, Orthodontics & Certified bwisalign Provider (530) 283-2811 2034 East Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 (across from Polka Dot, East Quincy) OPEN MON - FRI 8:30am - 4:30pm Evening appointments available 0% financing available - O.A.C. Family Dentistry for Plumas County with a Woman's Touch Emily S. Herndon, DDS New patients welcome including children General dentistry practice open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 283-1119 • 431 W. Main Street, Quincy H• Family Dentistry All phases of General Dentistry including Orthodontics • Crowns & Bridges • Partials/Dentures Extractions • Cosmetic Dentistry • Bleaching Periodontics • Root Canals • Dental implants to anchor loose dentures or replace missing teeth Now Accepting New Patients 181 S. Gulling St., Porbola 530"832-4461 * Fax 530-832-4409 Simple treatments can add up to greater comfort for COPD sufferers Have you been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? If so, you're not alone - according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) more than 12 million Americans are diagnosed with COPD and an additional 12 million probably have the disease and don't know it. People often go undiagnosed because they wrongly assume their shortness of breath or other symptoms are the result of asthma or age. Although COPD is more common among men, COPD in women is on the rise. Doctors say this is likely because more women are smoking; long-term exposure to tobacco smoke is the leading cause of COPD. Women are also more likely to tell themselves - or be told by a health care professional - that they have asthma and so will not get tested for emphysema, chronic bronchitis or other lung diseases that fall under the category of COPD. How to breathe easier Although there is no known cure for COPD, there are simple things you can do to lessen your symptoms, slow the progress of the disease, and improve your overall health so you can breathe easier. Most important: If you are a smoker, talk to your doctor about programs and products that will help you quit. In addition to quitting smoking, strategies you can use to help manage your disease include: • Breathing techniques, such as "belly breathing" and pursing your lips when exhaling, will help you relax and slow down your breathing. Ask your doctor about these techniques. • Physical activity will help improve your ability to breathe - and make you feel more positive in the process. Keep your movements simple and fluid. Although you may be afraid to overexert yourself and become short of breath, physical activity truly is one of the best ways you can help manage your COPD. • Minimize your exposure to irritants such as air pollution and dust. Check the Weather Channel for air quality forecasts, and when necessary keep your Windows closed and stay indoors. • Coughing helps to get rid of the mucus that builds up in your lungs when you have COPD. Ask your doctor or respiratory therapist about techniques for making your coughing more productive. • Bronchodilators relax the muscles around your airways and make breathing easier. You usually take them using an inhaler that delivers the medication in a "puff' that you breathe in. If your COPD is mild, your doctor may recommend a short-acting bronchodilator, which lasts about four hours and you only take when needed. If your case is more advanced, your doctor may advise the regular use of long-acting bronchodilators, which last 12 hours or more. • Corticosteroids, which are also inhaled, reduce airway inflammation and are used when your symptoms "exacerbate" (flare up) or worsen. • Nebulizer treatments deliver a mist of medication into your lungs. Ask your doctor about this type of treatment. • Medical devices are available that can help with COPD symptoms. One of the newest devices on'the market is the Lung Flute, which uses low-frequency sound waves to stimulate your body's natural m0cus- clearing system and loosen mucus that's deep in your lungs. You simply blow into the reusable handheld device with the same amount of breath you would use to blow out a candle. Devices like the Lung Flute can help maintain your daily bronchial hygiene and reduce the likelihood of respiratory infection. • Flu shots can reduce your risk of the flu, which can cause serious problems when you have COPD. • Oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehab and, in some cases, surgery may be recommended as the severity of your COPD symptoms progresses over time. Other important considerations: The mucus that builds up in your lungs when you have COPD inhibits your ability to breathe and, if left untreated, becomes a breeding ground for infection which can lead to pneumonia, bronchitis and other illnesses. If your COPD symptoms suddenly get worse or if it's harder than usual to catch your breath, it could mean you have a lung infection and should contact your doctor immediately. SIERRA FAMILY DENTISTRY, INC. e .New patients welcomed STEWART A. GATELY, D.D.S. FAMILY, GENERAL COSMETIC DENTISTRY-° TMJ TREATMENT ADULT & CHILD ORTHODONTICS • TEETH WHITENING ORTHOPEDIC APPLIANCES TO CORRECT BITE PROBLEMS IMPLANTS TO STABILIZE LOOSE DENTURES & PARTIALS PREVENTATIVE TREATMENT'PROMOTING HEALTHY GUMS ORAL SURGERY • CONSCIOUS SEDATION Most major insurance plans accepted Payment plans available 352 Lawrence Street Phone: (530) 283-3947 Quincy, CA 95971 Fax: (530) 283-2126 Serving Plumas County for 19+ years Chester "Better than ever" • Full schedule of group exercise classes • Sauna • Free Weights • Jacuzzi • Challenge Courts Tuesday & Thursday • 2 Racquetball Courts 336 Crescent St., Quincy 283-9401 Mon-Thurs 5am-gpm Fri 5am-7pm "Weekends 8am-Noon Eas teen Plu mas Ca l P Health " "Peoldc lh'lping People." Main Hospital Campus 500 First Avenue Portola, CA 96122 (530) 832-6500 or (800) 571-EPHC • Comprehensive in & Outpatient Services - Including Full Service Lab, X-ray, Mammography, Ultrasound, CT, Respiratory Therapy and Outpatient Procedures • 24-Hour Emergency Room • ACLS Ambulance (call 911) • I f: i# ] Family Dentistry Periodontics Oral Implantology Periodontal Prosthesis Michael W. Herndon, D.D.S Amsterdam Fellow 431 W. Main Street • Quincy CA 95971 530-283-1119 FAX: 530-283-2319 800 Declaration Drive, Suite 102. Chic• CA 95973 530-893-8327 QUINCY DRUG STORE PORTOLA VILLAGE PHARMACY • Computer-linked to better provide customers prescription needs • Two convenient locations to pick up your medications. • Both stores are HSA/FSA card compliant and accept most insurance plans Our friendly staff looks forward to taking care of you! 283-0480 493 W. Main St., Quincy Hours: M-F: 9-6 • Sat. 9-1