COPD360social welcomes new member Karen Clark who joins 64,297 current members of our community. Weโ€™re glad you're here!

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

As we move into the holiday week, our hearts are holding many things at once. Weโ€™re sending warm wishes to our Jewish friends in the 360social community on the first night of Hanukkah, with hopes that the light brings comfort, peace, and renewed strength. Weโ€™re also deeply saddened by the violence in Australia and are keeping everyone affected, their loved ones, and the surrounding community in our thoughts. May this season remind us of compassion, connection, and hope for gentler days ahead. ๐Ÿ’™

1 day ago

das23

das23answered the question Is this exarcerbation?

Hi Skyy lani.......Sorry you're husband is having a tough time. I'm a patient like him so I don't have answers for you. If it was me I would be on the phone with my doctor. Sometimes exacerbations need a couple rounds of meds to get things under control. …

2 hours ago

Skyy lani

Skyy laniasked the question: Is this exarcerbation?

Hi there and happy holidays to all 😊 last year hubby had a collapsed lung and had the surgery to fuse lung to his chest wall. Surgery was successful and he has not had any issues till a month ago. A month ago he started feeling fatigue and muscle aches …

5 hours ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Anyone try a mucolytic for mucus relief ?

Mucus clearance may look a little different for each of us, but I find the acapella device helpful along with medication to thin the mucus. Also don't forget to drink a lot of water.
Tom.Edas23Coach Brandon - Community Manager also answered the question Tom.Eand 2 others also answered the question

6 hours ago

Lori S

Lori S

Has anyone quit smoking after being diagnosed? And did you feel better? 

9 hours ago

jackie 82

jackie 82asked the question: Anyone try a mucolytic for mucus relief ?

Hi Folks, I am inquiring whether a prescription for a mucolytic would be beneficial for me. I am currently taking 1200 mg of guaifenesin, yet I continue to experience difficulties in expelling mucus, likely due to my compromised respiratory and coughing …

10 hours ago

bradford1234

bradford1234asked the question: Asymptomatic Emphysema

Hello, Thank you very much for this community! I would like to understand some more about Asymptomatic Emphysema. 1. How many stages are there? 2. Is it possible to get to the final/end stage being asymptomatic? 3. How often is Asymptomatic …

11 hours ago

Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Director of Education)

Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Director of Education)answered the question COPD and inhaler

Hi, Amitola. There's a peer support program at the Foundation if you're interested. You can call 1-866-731-COPD (2673) and select Option 1 to speak with someone who has COPD or is a caregiver for advice.
David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )JeanO53 also answered the question David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )and 1 other also answered the question

15 hours ago

Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Director of Education)

Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Director of Education)answered the question How often I have to see my pulmonologist?

Hi, Shar_Bear0608. There's a peer support program at the Foundation if you're interested. These coaches can answer questions that can help to make COPD a little clearer for you. You can call 1-866-731-COPD (2673) and select Option 1 to speak with someone …
Caroline West Virginia State CaptainKaren Deitemeyer - Florida State CaptainDebbieB.-Connecticut State Captainand 1 other also answered the question Caroline West Virginia State Captainand 3 others also answered the question

15 hours ago

Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Director of Education)

Jonnie Korinko (COPDF Director of Education)answered the question How bad is this going to get?

Hi, KingDeath83. There's a peer support program at the Foundation if you're interested. You can call 1-866-731-COPD (2673) and select Option 1 to speak with someone who has COPD or is a caregiver for advice.
PaulRTAmelia (Millie ) โค๏ธDavid Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )and 3 others also answered the question PaulRTand 5 others also answered the question

15 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿฅ’๐Ÿฅ’THAI CUCUMBER SALAD๐Ÿฅ’๐Ÿฅ’1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tbsp. sugar1/2 tsp. salt1 English cucumber, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced Small red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped 1/2...

17 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

A delightful rendition of a beloved song! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
https://youtu.be/HLnKgYuDdxg?si=_N5HoWrkb1qWbUxo

22 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainEnjoy the warmth and splendor of an old fashioned style day! Happy Monday to everyone! ๐Ÿ˜Š

22 hours ago

Tammy55

Tammy55answered the question Dry mouth

Bioteen is the best. And I tried about everything- even mail order. The blue lozenges can be broken in half and have plenty of โ€œjuiceโ€ in them.
shazierGAnneHIcopd - Hawaii State Captainand 3 others also answered the question shazierand 5 others also answered the question

1 day ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

My best friend and I went to the Mall this morning but she's been having trouble with her knee, so we only walked around one store, and then went to lunch at one of the restaurants nearby.  Mary found a couple of items and used the 40% coupon that had been burning a hole in her pocket, but I managed to restrain myself and didn't spend a cent ๐Ÿ˜€except on lunch.  It was fun to see the Christmas and Hanukkah decorations in the store.






1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainThis is what it was like outside before 6 am. We have 4 inches of snow so far. It's supposed to snow until about noon. With the wind, we now have white-out conditions. โ„ ๐ŸŒฌ 

1 day ago

Bob Haller

Bob Haller

Good morning everyone. I bought tickets for a sleigh ride around a local vineyard over a month ago. Well today is the day. Nice brisk Minnesota morning. Currently -13ยฐ. Supposed to get to 4ยฐ for a high. This is really stepping out of my comfort zone. Here is to hot cocoa and sleigh rides.

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Sunday, friends! 
Have a wonderful day, and stay nice and comfy cozy! ๐Ÿ˜Š

1 day ago

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

Iโ€™m very happy!  I had a lovely holiday party with my Board. Lunch, overlooking the ocean, what could be better?!?!  It was fun to see everyone and some spouses. On the way home, stopped by to see nephew and great niece and they gave us a bag of lemons and we shared with neighbor and got some cutting of rosemary for a dish we are making. H will be planting the cuttings as our rosemary plant died of neglect.


Itโ€™s full circle since the neighbor grew her rosemary from cuttings from my nephew (where my parents lived), so the cuttings are coming back from the family plant. Haha!

2 days ago

Tom.E

Tom.Eanswered the question Ohtuvayre use

I had one box out of three where the ampules came like that, so I think it's more the specialty pharmacy than Fed Ex. Or possibly both. I did manage to dissolve all to some of the med after some very long shaking. If all the boxes are like that you might …
ViperHIcopd - Hawaii State CaptainRichMand 1 other also answered the question Viperand 3 others also answered the question

2 days ago

Dinna25

Dinna25answered the question Walking Distance

Thank you all for your response much appreciated. Hi Wildebeest it was great to achieve such a distance, when i questioned friends turned out don't even know what copd stands for, iv had no effects from it and gonna work at making that my goal, over …
Liza MWildebeest also answered the question Liza Mand 1 other also answered the question

2 days ago

JeanO53

JeanO53

Weโ€™re under a severe weather advisory this weekend.  Itโ€™s currently 7 degrees (-13 wind chill) 
So Iโ€™m doing an indoor day today - lots of stuff to do around the house.  Sun is supposed to be out tomorrow, so I might venture out for a while then.
This time of year Iโ€™m especially grateful for having a safe, warm place to live, extra blankets on the bed, warm clothes, plenty of food and absolutely no reason to leave the house.
Stay safe and warm everyone!

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Saturday, friends!
Wishing everyone a joyful, peaceful, productive, easy breathing day! โค๐Ÿ’š

2 days ago

sdwilkins

sdwilkinsanswered the question Anyone Have AFIB and COPD

Hi Jack, I suffer from COPD and recently my breathlessness has become horrible. While we were on vacation last week I had what was my first AFIB attack. It scared the hell out of me. Heart rate was 170 when my watch said I was in AFIB. After researching …
jackie 82Caroline West Virginia State Captain also answered the question jackie 82and 1 other also answered the question

3 days ago

Kimg40

Kimg40

I do not have heat but I use an electric blanket to heat my bed for about two hours then shut it off is this ok while wearing the oxygen.

3 days ago

Subrenia McDaniel

Subrenia McDaniel

Good

3 days ago

matski

matski

I am helping someone with close to me that has COPD and emphysema. They smoke 10 - 20 cigs a day and has been in and out of the hospital which has been going on for over two months. Every time they get released, typically breathing is manageable for a couple of days, then gets worse to the point they struggle to breath and they are back in the hospital. They have smoked all their life. This person still smokes with a nicotine patch on. This is taking a toll on me as they refuse to seek help to quit smoking.  Does anyone have any suggestions as how I can cope with this situation?

3 days ago

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  • JeanO53Hi matskiโ€‹โ€‹ - I think the best thing you can do to cope with this situation is to recognize we - none of us - can change another person, no matter how hard we try or want it for them.  Accept that they are going to continue to smoke until they are ready to quit. Accept that they may never quit.
    I know... this can be so difficult.  Supporting this person doesn't mean you accept their decision to continue to smoke. It means you care for them... as they are.3 days ago
  • das23Hi matski.....Jean has given you great advice.  It's tough to watch someone do this but we can only do so much. You're a great friend--Hang in there and take care of yourself too3 days ago
Dinna25

Dinna25asked the question: Walking Distance

Hi all Today I achieved 10,718 steps which I think equals 4 miles, can I ask does anyone else walk this distance or maybe more over the course of a day. I only ask as I was told this was too much. SPO2 was 97 Heartrate was 80 Using a finger oximeter …

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainFluffy Friday Chuckle---Holiday Edition! ๐Ÿ”ด๐ŸŸข๐Ÿ”ด๐ŸŸข

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.