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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2562 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Good News For People With COPD: How To Reduce The Chance Of A Flare-Up (NAPSA)—For many people, daily activities such as getting dressed or going up a flight of stairs can be a struggle. And for millions of American adults, this may be the result of a serious lung disease called COPD—which stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD makes it difficult to breathe, with symptoms that include shortness of breath, regular coughing (sometimes with phlegm or mucus), and wheezing. Many COPD patients experience a flareup and worsening of their symptoms, known as an exacerbation. COPD exacerbations may be caused by viral or bacterial infections, as well as environmental irritants, such as air pollution. Flare-ups are serious—they can even result in hospitalization if symptoms cannot be properly managed at home. Since people with COPD experience their symptoms on an ongoing basis, it is important to be aware of symptoms that are worse than usual. It’s also important to take steps to reduce a COPD exacerbation, and now physicians have a new treatment option to help reduce the chance that their patients will experience a flare-up. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) for the reduction of exacerbations in patients with COPD. SPIRIVA HandiHaler Create A Classic Dinner And Dessert With Ease (NAPSA)—For a well-prepared host, having staple ingredients on hand makes it possible to create dazzling meals easily. Here is a pair of classic favorites: cherry filling in a saucepan; cook over low heat 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, ginger, raisins, pecans and apple pie spice. Cool. Serve over sliced ham. Classic Baked Cheesecake If you have COPD or symptoms of COPD, speak with your doctor to find out how to appropriately manage the condition. is already approved by the FDA as a once-daily maintenance treatment for breathing problems associated with COPD. “COPD flare-ups are serious and can negatively impact patients,” said Dr. Donald P. Tashkin, emeritus professor of medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles. “People with COPD now have a once-daily treatment option that not only helps them manage the debilitating symptoms of COPD, but also can help them reduce the chance of an exacerbation.” COPD includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema or both. It is a major cause of disability. And, one in five patients who visit the emergency room for a COPD exacerbation will experience a relapse within two weeks. If you have COPD or symptoms of COPD, speak with your doctor to find out how to appropriately manage the condition. Things You Need To Know About COPD • COPD is the fourth leading cause of death • Of the top causes of death, only COPD is increasing • COPD most often occurs in people who smoke or used to smoke • 24 million adults may have COPD but only half know it • There is no cure for COPD, but it is treatable Talk to your doctor to see if SPIRIVA HandiHaler is right for you. SPIRIVA HandiHaler is a prescription medicine used once every day (a maintenance medicine) to control symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by relaxing your airways and keeping them open. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema or both. SPIRIVA HandiHaler also reduces the likelihood of flare-ups and worsening of COPD symptoms (COPD exacerbations). A COPD exacerbation is defined as an increase or new onset of more than one COPD symptom such as cough, mucus, shortness of breath, and wheezing that requires medicine beyond your rescue medicine. SPIRIVA HandiHaler is not a rescue medicine and should not be used for treating sudden breathing problems. Do not swallow SPIRIVA capsules. The contents of the capsule should only be inhaled by mouth using the HandiHaler device. Stop taking SPIRIVA and get medical help right away if your breathing suddenly worsens, your throat, lips or tongue swells, you get hives, you have vision changes or eye pain, or you have difficulty passing urine or painful urination. Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, problems passing urine or an enlarged prostate, as these may worsen with SPIRIVA. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or are allergic to milk proteins. Ask your doctor if you are not sure. Also discuss with your doctor all the medicines you take, including eye drops. The most common side effect with SPIRIVA is dry mouth. Others include constipation and trouble passing urine. For a complete list of reported side effects, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Glazed Ham with Cherry-Peach Chutney Glazed Ham with Cherry-Peach Chutney 1 can (21 oz.) Comstock or Wilderness Peach Pie Filling 1 ⁄4 cup dry mustard 1 (8-10 lb.) smoked ham 3 ⁄4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 can (21 oz.) Comstock or Wilderness Cherry Pie Filling 3 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger 1 ⁄2 cup raisins 1 ⁄4 cup diced pecans, optional 1 ⁄2 teaspoon apple pie spice Pour peach filling through a strainer into a small bowl, reserving peaches and sauce. Stir dry mustard into sauce, set aside. Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush mustard mixture liberally over ham; pat brown sugar over mustard mixture. Bake at 325F for 21⁄2 hours or until inserted meat thermometer reaches 140F. Chop peaches and combine with 1 can (21 oz.) Comstock or Wilderness Cherry Pie Filling 11⁄2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs 2 tablespoons melted butter 4 packages (8 oz.) cream cheese; softened 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 4 eggs 8 ounces sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350. Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter; press firmly on bottom of 10-inch springform pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, beating until smooth. Beat in eggs, then sour cream and vanilla. Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until lightly browned around the edge (center will still be slightly soft). Let cool. Refrigerate to chill thoroughly. Top with cherry pie filling. Refrigerate leftovers. Classic Baked Cheesecake