Thursday, March 1, 2007

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

10 a.m. (ET)

COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, but many Americans have never even heard of it. We learn who is most at risk for the disease, what are the symptoms, and how it is treated.

Kathleen Barry: "Femininity In Flight" (Duke)

11 a.m. (ET)

A look at the history of flight attendants - from the early days when flying was a luxury few could afford - to today's world of low-cost, no-frill airlines, and post-9/11 security measures.

The Diane Rehm Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.