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I'm a single, Modern Orthodox, Jewish man.

I live in Ellington CT and I'm currently the Co-President of my synagogue, Congregation Knesseth Israel.

I work as a paramedic for the Ambulance Service of Manchester, a commercial ambulance service that does both emergencies and routine transports throughout the region.

In addition to my Paramedic License, I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

I enjoy Bicycling, Reading (Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Biographies, History), Blogging, Watching Movies on DVD (Yeah Netflix!), and meeting people.

I'm looking for that proverbial nice Jewish girl who isn't intimidated by someone who's observant. I want to settle down and raise a nice, observant family.

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Website: EliPongo's Blog
E-mail: elipongo@gmail.com
Gender: Male
Location: Ellington CT, USA
Occupation: Paramedic
Age: 36
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Member Since: July 20, 2006
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Last Update: April 28, 2011
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40s - f - uk.
I've recently been diagnosed with COPD which is Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. I also have unstable asthma. Due to this I have to take steroids quite often which makes me put on weight. The extra weight is not good as it puts more strain on my lungs. I am trying to be careful with what I eat. I'm not fat as such, but definitely under height for my weight!
I find it very difficult to exercise, walk far etc, due to the lung disease, but I need some form of exercise to try to keep the COPD at bay as long as possible.
Also, due in part to the steroids I have early onset osteoporosis, so exercise would be good for that as well. Doctors have not really been much help. Any suggestions please?

You need to consult with a Pulmonologist.

You are a perfect candidate for Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Here's a good article on Pulmonary Rehab:

http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic181.htm

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(Rating: 5) I'm in the UK and that's for the USA but thanks for looking anyway.


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