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Pulmonary rehab restored harmony to this musician’s life

He thought COPD spelled the end, but his health care team helped him breathe again

Susan Miller
Staff Writer
Published Aug. 30, 2024
Annotation 2024-08-30 113105

Jim Varno, center, works out during pulmonary rehabilitation with exercise physiologist Keith Murray and respiratory therapist Mary Wayne.

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  • COPD
  • pulmonary rehab
  • Brunswick Medical Center
  • Care on the Coast
  • patient story

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  • COPD
  • pulmonary rehab
  • Brunswick Medical Center
  • Care on the Coast
  • patient story

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