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Ed has a lung defect that resulted in severe emphysema and eventually necessitated a lung transplant. Using meditation, breathing techniques, and exercise, Ed has successfully recovered from his transplant and is living a full life with his new lungs.

For more information about lung health, visit the American Lung Association.

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The therapies listed in the orange sidebar are not necessarily meant to treat conditions directly. Often they are used to reduce stress, therefore increasing a person’s ability to cope and/or heal.

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