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Bill Clark - Community Manager

Bill Clark - Community Manager

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4 weeks ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainToday is a very special day. This Wednesday is special because you are here with us, and because someone is celebrating a birthday!
Happy 1st Birthday, Fritters George!!!! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿงก๐Ÿงก

1 hour ago

RDK

RDKanswered the question Congestion

Sorry - spelling error: It is Azelastine.
Christina H RRTAnn O. also answered the question Christina H RRTand 1 other also answered the question

7 hours ago

RDK

RDKanswered the question New Inogen APP

I agree with Bill. The most important feature for me would be the ability to change the flow setting. The other stuff, eh.
JAH5001Bill Clark - Community Manager also answered the question JAH5001and 1 other also answered the question

10 hours ago

RDK

RDKanswered the question Looking for input on Inogen G4. Do users like it?

This reply may be a bit late, but I can tell you my experience. I have both the Inogen G4 and the G5. I live at 6,200' and require 2 lpm with minimal activity, but 3-4 lpm if active. I have found that the G4 is not adequate due to its short battery life …
Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Manager of Public and Professional Education)Bill Clark - Community ManagerKaren Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain also answered the question Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Manager of Public and Professional Education)and 2 others also answered the question

10 hours ago

RDK

RDKanswered the question Second concentrator

This reply may be a little late. I have a two story house and I ran a 50' hose down the laundry chute and attached another 50' hose on the main level. I have a simple valve set up on the concentrator, so I can switch from upstairs to downstairs. I found, …
Caroline West Virginia State CaptainBill Clark - Community Manager also answered the question Caroline West Virginia State Captainand 1 other also answered the question

10 hours ago

RDK

RDKasked the question: Inogen "At Home" - experience and opinions?

If you have, or have used, an Inogen At Home, I would like your opinion. I tried to use my Inogen G5 when sleeping at a hotel on a vacation, but it would not detect my breath. I also tried a cylinder and a conserver regulator, but had the same issue. If …

11 hours ago

Kasandra

Kasandraanswered the question COPD? Two PFTs 6 months apart...

Thank you! I will, awaiting a consultation with cardiologist.
David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) also answered the question David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) also answered the question

13 hours ago

David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )

David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )answered the question Has anyone herd of this treatment for emphysema

This is a type of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction ( similar to valves that are placed in the lung). In this case- one is using hot vapor to cause scarring of the (hopefully emphysematous) lung- allowing the less damaged lung to expand. This is …
Kasandra also answered the question Kasandra also answered the question

17 hours ago

Shazam

Shazam asked the question: Has anyone herd of this treatment for emphysema

Hi everyone I hope you are all as well as you can be I have come accross an article and very curious to know if any of you know anything about it Iโ€™m hoping I can paste it Your thoughts please https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7876285/A-15 …

19 hours ago

Shazam

Shazam answered the question co2 issues

please let me know how you get on at your appointment re your symptoms I just hope you have a better doctor than me I may as well ask my dog questions for the response I get from them The truth of the matter is I donโ€™t think my doctor knows
Who Me ?David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )Phyliss DiLorenzo NJ State Captain also answered the question Who Me ?and 2 others also answered the question

19 hours ago

David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )

David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )answered the question What are some of the opioids given at end of life

Morphine is the most common opioid used. I have also heard of others (methadone, codeine, patches )- it sort of depends on mode of administration and the preference of the patient and provider.
Bill Clark - Community Manager also answered the question Bill Clark - Community Manager also answered the question

20 hours ago

Richard DJ

Richard DJanswered the question Too much phlegm?

Hi, Jonnie, I do take Trelegy daily. I also take 100 mg fisetin (Novusetin) immediately after I eat a meal. Tonight I started to get phlegm about 3 minutes after I finished dinner (chicken, red potato, salad). I coughed about twice, but within a few …
Shazam Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Manager of Public and Professional Education)das23and 1 other also answered the question Shazam and 3 others also answered the question

20 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

Just remembering that today I have been a member for 6 years! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

20 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

"I HAVE TOO MANY TOMATOES AND PEPPERS IN MY GARDEN!" SALAD6 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 medium green bell pepper, chopped1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 medium...

21 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainYay! It's Tuesday! 
What a great opportunity to show kindness and caring!
Holding the door open for someone, letting someone go ahead of you in line, forfeiting that last cookie because someone else has never tried that flavor...
All little acts of generosity that add up to something big! 
Have a terrific Tuesday, friends! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

1 day ago

JuneBUG66

JuneBUG66

I just registered here and before I did I was reading the questions and answers page and then I stopped to register and I lost what I was reading and I can't find it now! It had someone talking about black mold and I know that's how I ended up with COPD because of a house I was renting had it really bad mold in the bathroom and in my bedroom closet so I really wanted to finish reading it if anyone knows how or where to go on here to finish reading it I would really appreciate it if someone would Please help me find it or tell me where I have to go to finish reading it ๐Ÿ˜Š.

1 day ago

Kasandra

Kasandraasked the question: COPD? Two PFTs 6 months apart...

Hello, I am 52, At the beginning of this year I found out there was mould in our house. My husband had clear pulmonary problems, so I also decided to test. I had an Xray and CT scan in March, both clear. In mid February I also had a spirometry (black …

1 day ago

BKD73

BKD73asked the question: What are some of the opioids given at end of life

I am going on Hospice this week and they had me do a small sample of morphine now to see if any reactions. What about other opiods for the last few months? Thank you in advance

1 day ago

Kandy State Captain of South Dakota

Kandy State Captain of South Dakota Good morning Happy Monday 360 hope your ready for the new week.  Seems time is going way to fast almost middle of August.  Soon school be stating. I hope this finds everyone well.  Thought this pic was cute. 

1 day ago

TomM

TomManswered the question Emphysema and Pets

Do you have a room size filter?
David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )MrmerkinKandy State Captain of South Dakota also answered the question David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )and 2 others also answered the question

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿ‰WATERMELON CAPRESE SALAD๐Ÿ‰A lovely salad that's perfect for a light meal on a Summer day! 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon8 fresh mozzarella pearls 1 tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette dressing2 tbsp. chopped fresh basilPinch saltPlace the watermelon in...

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Monday, friends! 
No matter what life throws at us, we can do well. 
We can move past the negativity and keep on going! 
Plan for today: Keep those positive thoughts flowing! Keep busy, and focus on the good things!
Have a magnificent Monday! ๐Ÿ˜€

2 days ago

Jean IA State Captain

Jean IA State Captainanswered the question Reducing Exacerbations

Azithromycin is the antibiotic usually recomended, and it's been very successful. The antibiotic used for treatment is imortant; if azithromycin wasn't what was used, that might have made a difference.
BKD73Shazam Kandy State Captain of South Dakota and 2 others also answered the question BKD73and 4 others also answered the question

2 days ago

Mrmerkin

Mrmerkinasked the question: Emphysema and Pets

Hi, Diagnosed with mild centilobular emphysema in April 2024. My pulmonologist said hey itโ€™s fine your 67 and itโ€™s mild see you in 3 months. However, itโ€™s not exactly fine. Coughing and wheezing at night and sleeping in most days. I have a dog. Have …

2 days ago

BKD73

BKD73answered the question Exascerbations

I'll bet you have even more gratitude than attitude! Much love young lady! :)
aliingreenvalleyEvieJonnie Korinko (COPDF Manager of Public and Professional Education)and 5 others also answered the question aliingreenvalleyand 7 others also answered the question

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainSunshine in our day brings so much joy.
Sunshine doesn't always come from the sky. It comes from within. 
Wishing you a very sunny day! ๐ŸŒž

3 days ago

Mrmerkin

Mrmerkin

Cannot sleep 

3 days ago

Mrmerkin

Mrmerkin

Not terrible 

3 days ago

manouche

manouche

Fine, thank you

3 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.