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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 hour ago

  • RedPowerAlcohol makes my GERD worse and I know the acid can make its way into the respiratory system. Iโ€™ve read there is a high comorbidity between GERD and COPD. 47 minutes 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

3 hours 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! ...

3 hours 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...

7 hours 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...

8 hours 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....

9 hours 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 ? 

11 hours 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...

11 hours 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

12 hours 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...

13 hours 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?   

16 hours 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! ...

17 hours ago

klhenderson

klhenderson

Good afternoon all!  Hope you are having a great day!  I have COPD/Asthma, currently on Trelegy.  Had to have a CT scan for unrelated issue, but they found "Left lower lobe patchy groundglass opacities, likely infectious/inflammatory". 
I've never heard of this before,  and honestly don't really understand it.  I'm due back in 3 months for a new CT scan to track it, so I'm certain if there is an issue I'll find out.  
But I'd really like to know more if possible?

17 hours ago

Mmm24

Mmm24Hi, 


I am new here and wondering if someone could help. 


I am a 24 year old female. 


About a year ago i had a cough which would not budge, GP sent me for an xray which was all clear. The cough went and slowly developed into shortness of breath. For me this is ALWAYS, I just always feel i cant breath enough air in. My cough isnt really a cough but i do clear my throat often. 


Following on i had a spiromotry which has come back with the results which i have attached. 



I have extreme anxiety anyway, so as you can imagine im a wreck. 


My GP has said it could be asthma so she perscribed me a preventer inhaler and the blue inhaler and they have been doing nothing so she has asked Respiritory for advice as apparently i am boarderline for mild copd. She is asking for advice on if i need the ALPHA1 gene test? 


When it comes to smoking history i started smoking socially at 15, started properly maybe around aged 17-21 then moved onto vaping. 2 years ago i started smoking weed (no tobacco)


I am terrified i am going to die at 40. Everything online says you have 10-20 years and that it absolutely always progresses. 


I guess my question is, does anyone have any idea how it impacts people of my age when it comes to life expectancy? Everything online is for older patients as it is usually seen in people over 50. 


Any feedback is much appreciated! 

19 hours ago

baileymccrary

baileymccraryHello all! For too many individuals who use supplemental oxygen, the shocking lack of access to appropriate and effective medical oxygen prevents them from leading active and productive lives. The Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act is a critical bill that would help restore access to medical oxygen. Please join us with our partners from our legislative oxygen coalition for a webinar on June 4 to learn more about the SOAR Act and how you can take action to call upon your legislators to pass this important bill. Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/504db63d-097a-4283-a70d-8a6e83ecb457@81c0c692-d438-4e69-90f3-c0f2c88a4ec7

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20 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

Great tips, Jean! I'll have to try that next time I make scrambled eggs. You sure are creative in the kitchen! Love it!!! ๐Ÿ˜€...

20 hours ago

JeanO53

JeanO53commented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

I can't tolerate milk anymore, so Greek yogurt became a great alternative.A tablespoon or less of plain Greek yogurt added to eggs makes for richer scrambled eggs. There's also a variety of things one can make with 2 ingredient dough (Greek yogurt...

20 hours ago

Jimmyk

Jimmyk

Does snyone in the group have chronic allergic bronchitis?

20 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

Wow, Jean! Sounds like you really enjoy eating Greek yogurt! I will follow your suggestion and buy some Greek yogurt, granola, and blueberries on Saturday. I see a great breakfast in my future! ๐Ÿ”ฎ Thank you for your post! ๐Ÿ˜€...

21 hours ago

JeanO53

JeanO53commented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

I am never without Greek yogurt in the house! Several times a week, I'll have vanilla Greek yogurt with a cinnamon oat granola for breakfast, occasionally adding fresh fruit like blueberries. This can also be a great snack late in the afternoon or...

21 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

Just a few words about our good friend Greek yogurt...A 2/3 cup serving of Greek yogurt contains around 45 percent of your daily value of vitamin B12! Vitamin B12 is important for the formation of red blood cells, keeping your nervous system...

23 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

Looking for a healthy drink recipe ? Need a quick pick-me-up? Well, we have something for you! ๐ŸŸขSPINACH SMOOTHIE๐ŸŸขIn a blender, combine 3/4 cup 2 % milk, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup ice cubes, 1 cup fresh spinach, 1 ripe medium...

23 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainWhy not give someone a big smile today? It will make their day! Then, in return, they will smile! ๐Ÿ˜€
Big smiles are going out to everyone here on 360! Have a very happy Thursday! ๐Ÿ˜Š

1 day ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Check-In: Benefits of Music Therapy

I very much enjoy the Harmonicas for Health. We have great fun and give our breathing muscles a workout.
brydyJeanO53das23and 1 other also answered the question brydyand 3 others also answered the question

1 day ago

Zekey2912

Zekey2912

I'm about to leave for a follow up visit with my pulmonologist after an ambulance ride to the ER day before Mother's Day.  COPD exacerbation... pleurisy.  I wished in the ambulance I had a Medical Alert bracelet because my breathing made it impossible to answer questions.  I'm a senior living on SSA and all the bracelets are too expensive.  Does anyone know where I can get one free.  Hospitals and doctors offices iny area don't have them.  Thank you!  Wishing everyone a day of free breathing! 

1 day ago

baileymccrary

baileymccraryHello all! We are pleased to share that the COPD Foundation's priority virtual pulmonary rehabilitation bill, H.R. 1406, has been included on the Subcommittee on Health's agenda for bill markups this Thursday. This is an exciting advancement for H. R. 1406, a bill which our advocates discussed with their elected officials and legislative staff during our 92 IMPACT Lung Health 2024 meetings.

A special thank-you to our IMPACT 2024 advocates for their hard work and focused efforts to spread the word about this critical bill, and a thank-you to all of you for your continued support of our advocacy efforts! You can encourage your legislators to support this bill by visiting our Advocacy Action Center: https://www.votervoice.net/COPD/campaigns/104240/respond

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1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿฅ„FRUIT COCKTAIL๐Ÿฅ„1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp. lime juice2 tsp. lime zest 16 ounces fresh strawberries, halved or quartered, if large12 ounces fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks 12 ounces fresh blueberries 8 ounces red grapes4 mandarin...

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Wednesday!
Sing out! It's all about happiness and good feelings! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
Have an awesome day, friends! ๐Ÿคฉ
das23โ€‹ Dave, I was wondering if this was you, practicing for our duet? ๐Ÿ˜†

2 days ago

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