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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainMay your day be blessed with only good things.
May you be so happy that your heart sings.
Have a joyous Sunday!

2 hours ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Bronchitis and hard to breathe for a extende period of time. Is this common among us COPD patients?

It sounds to me like you did not get rid of the nasty bug that was causing you an issue. I would get in contact with my doctor.
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3 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captainanswered the question Does this progress that fast with some people?

I do my best not to dwell on symptoms. How? By keeping busy. My mind is always occupied with what I am doing. Laundry. Cleaning. Cooking. Gardening. Taking care of 20 pets, plus lots of other small chores.
Otter1fatfannymuddleagedand 3 others also answered the question Otterand 5 others also answered the question

9 hours ago

Gary R.

Gary R.asked the question: Bronchitis and hard to breathe for a extende period of time. Is this common among us COPD patients?

I have stage 3 COPD and usually end up with at least one good case of bronchitis a year. With the help of a Z-Pak I am slightly better after a few days. But the lingering effects of hard to catch my breath, even though on oxygen 20 - 24 a day, is enough …

13 hours ago

MarylandMama20

MarylandMama20

Thankful for each and every single member of this community. That is all. Xoxoxoxox

19 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Saturday!
Have a beautiful day, friends! ๐Ÿ˜Š

1 day ago

Finley 14

Finley 14answered the question Has anyone had severe leg cramping with advair and atrovent?

yes I've had cramps in my feet and calfs and also on my hands.
Twinburl Caroline West Virginia State CaptainAnonymousand 1 other also answered the question Twinburl and 3 others also answered the question

1 day ago

mcat43

mcat43asked the question: Does this progress that fast with some people?

Hi All, Need some help, if anyone has knowledge. 3 years ago quit smoking, had a PFT done and was good. Mild Obstruction- you can look at my past posts. Today- Iโ€™m noticing Iโ€™m gasping for air, in the last couple weeks. It just happens out of nowhere. …

1 day ago

Denise63

Denise63answered the question What exactly is mild emphysematous changes ?

Where is the thread I need to post on I'm confused
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1 day ago

Denise63

Denise63

david mannino? I pray you see this I have severe health anxieties all my life I had a CT scan done on May 9th 2024 my cardiologist was ruling out what caused my stroke last year the scan was with contrast I have wheezed over 10 years noises from my throat but went to a lung Dr and they put me in a telephone booth type thing and said I didn't have COPD I do have allergies since tested in 1993 mold allergies grass allergies I'm scared out of my mind can't relaxed my anxiety is horrible but scan says mild centrilobular emphysema I've quit smoking when I found out please help me going out of my mind my Dr says it can stay mild and not get worse if I stop smokeing she says she reassuring me 

1 day ago

COPD360Coach Brandon

COPD360Coach BrandonJag and Jasmine wish everyone a fantastic Fluffy Friday and a wonderful weekend!

1 day ago

Sharon82060

Sharon82060

Tomorrow will be a week since I was at the ER with exacerbation from pleurisy inflammation.  I had IV steroids (methylprednisolone) while in ER.  Monday I started oral steroid called dexamethasone which I had to stop because it was giving me cluster headaches.  Yesterday, I started Prednisone Taper Down steroids.  I'm peeing like a race horse (lol) but I know the steroids are working at reducing the inflammation because the rib pain has subsided this past week by 85%.  Still on the Prednisone and praying the inflammation is gone completely by my last dose.  Still somewhat muggy here so rather than going outside right now, I'm happy in the house with A/C helping me breathe! Have a nice weekend to everyone who reads this! 

1 day ago

Community Announcements

Community Announcementsadded a new article COPD Foundation Honors Impact of Gerard Turino, M.D.

Integral leader in pulmonary medicine and research celebrated 100th birthday on May 16, 2024

MIAMI (May 16, 2024) - The COPD Foundation is proud to honor Gerard Turino, M.D., an innovative leader in pulmonary medicine and research, as he celebrates his 100th birthday today, May 16, 2024.

Dr. Turino's career has spanned 72 years and counting, as he still has an appointment as an attending physician at Mount Sinai West Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in New York. He also has an appointment as the John H. Keating Senior Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York.

His list of achievements includes the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the COPD Conference, an awardee of the Edward Livingston Trudeau Medal for Research, Teaching and Clinical Care and the 2013 Breathing for Life Award, both from the American Thoracic Society, and the Distinguished Service Award in the Clinical Sciences from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons.

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑGREEN GODDESS DRESSING๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฟ1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and flesh removed1/2 cup fresh basil leaves2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. lemon juice1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. freshly ground...

1 day ago

William Blake

William Blake

Good. Just diagnosed with Stage 1 copd. Emphysema. I am a nonsmoker. 
I drink wine though. Does alcohol inflame and exacerbate emphysema?

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Fluffy Friday, friends! Today we have some littermates who were left in a carrier next to my sister's front porch, in the pouring rain. They will need to be bottle fed. Thank goodness for people like my sister who have a kind heart. People who love and help animals are the best kind of people in my book!!! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿงก๐Ÿงก

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

You certainly do have some great ideas, Pat! Thank you so much for sharing them with us! I love the fact that you used the ingredients to create another meal! Awesome! ...

2 days ago

PatO State Captain Arizona

PatO State Captain Arizonacommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

Hello Everyone, I made an egg omelet, I diced a carrot and 2cups raw spinach, 1/2 diced tomato, sautรฉed them with 2teasp. minced garlic, 2teasp. minced ginger. Added shredded cheese. So yummy, I also used it without the egg as a side dish with...

2 days ago

PatO State Captain Arizona

PatO State Captain Arizonacommented onCOPD Foundation Advocates on Personal Mission to Help Stop COPD

You all are doing a great job in getting the word out and raising money for this awesome foundation. I want to say thank you all so much. I have severe COPD and I hand out my COPD business cards from the COPD FOUNDATION. I leave them everywhere. They...

2 days ago

PatO State Captain Arizona

PatO State Captain Arizonacommented onShort of Breath After Eating

Thank you for this article and all the wonderful despondences. You all have answered my questions as I have the same problems. I will be more aware of how and what I eat. I eat on a saucer so that way I'm not tempted to over eat. Have a blessed day....

2 days ago

John Parisho

John Parisho

I am in the learning stages of this disease and have all kinds of questions, which I am going to ask my Dr also and compare notes. Are there different stages of COPD ? and if doing the normal treatments what would be an average life expectancy for a male vs female ? 

2 days ago

PatO State Captain Arizona

PatO State Captain Arizonacommented onTom the Truck Driver Drives COPD Awareness

Thank you Tom and Ranee, my prayers are with you both. I have severe COPD and was diagnosed with it in 1998. Please keep sharing the word for COPD. Your truck is awesome and so are both of you and the company you work for. It's people like you, that...

2 days ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question April Showers Bring More Than May Flowers: Self-Care Spring

I have been planting beans, tomatoes, squash, onions, lettuce, cucumbers, and peppers in a raised bed for several years. I have three beds. I have expanded to 6 beds and plan to grow all of the usual things and am adding rudabeggas, carrots, and beets.
Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Manager of Public and Professional Education)DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainTonicDk also answered the question Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Manager of Public and Professional Education)and 2 others also answered the question

2 days ago

bm

bmcommented onToo Embarrassed to Ask?

I have experienced this. Before I was diagnosed with COPD I would sometimes at night think It is coming NOW (pee) . Thanks for the explanation about your brain shutting off non vital to survival functions. I am on Trelegy and albuterol as needed and...

2 days ago

klhenderson

klhenderson

Good afternoon,   
I went from my original FVC Prediction 66%/FEV1 57; to my most recent FVC Pred 54%/FEV1 41.  This is over a 5 year period.  I'm now on Trelegy as a result.  I just had another done and shows FVC 64; and FEV 1 - 59.  So something is working!! yeah!!!   Does this mean I'm back up to "moderate" and NOT severe?   

2 days ago

jennifer nulph

jennifer nulphcommented onTom the Truck Driver Drives COPD Awareness

Gosh, that is so great!! What a great husband, and what a great company and boss you work for! ...

2 days ago

Medical Advice

It is not our intention to serve as a substitute for medical advice and any content posted should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. We make every effort to support our members, our medical professionals cannot and will not provide a diagnosis or suggest a specific medication; those decisions should be left to your personal medical team. While we encourage individuals to share their personal experiences with COPD, please consult a physician before making changes to your own COPD management plan.