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John K. Wheeler: The ER staff cheated COPD of one of its victims – me

Last Friday, only nine of the usual 10 people died of COPD (chronic pulmonary obstructive disease) in America. The emergency room staff and the 7th floor magicians saved me, I am convinced. I especially thank the respiratory techs George and Rocio and the great nurses who do everything to make us better. I am forever grateful.

John K. Wheeler, Merced

This story was originally published September 29, 2016 at 6:24 PM with the headline "John K. Wheeler: The ER staff cheated COPD of one of its victims – me."

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