COPD360social welcomes new member Al1968 who joins 64,978 current members of our community. Weโ€™re glad you're here!

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Today is David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )โ€‹'s birthday. Happy Birthday!! I hope you're going to have a wonderful day today!! Here's a card for you:
https://bmacards.com/jz77n7

1 day ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐ŸŒท A Little Spring, A Little Reflection ๐ŸŒท

As Easter weekend arrives, this time of year has a way of bringing back memoriesโ€”moments spent with family, traditions that made us smile, and the connections that have stayed with us over the years.

Even if things look a little different now, those memories still carry something specialโ€ฆ a sense of hope, of fresh starts, and of finding light in the little things.

And just like that, we begin to see it around us again.
Even if winter is still holding on in some places, there are signsโ€ฆ a few blooms pushing through, longer days, a bit more light finding its way in.

Itโ€™s a gentle reminder that change doesnโ€™t always come all at onceโ€”but it does come.

For many of us, this weekend is also about those simple momentsโ€”time with family, a call to someone weโ€™ve been thinking about, or just sitting quietly and taking in a bit of fresh air.

Maybe today is a good day to:
๐ŸŒผ Step outside and soak in a little spring
๐Ÿ“ž Reach out to someone whoโ€™s been on your mind
๐Ÿพ Or just enjoy a small moment that makes you smile

Wherever you are, and whatever this weekend looks like for you, we hope you can find a little bit of that โ€œfresh startโ€ feeling in your own way.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Whatโ€™s somethingโ€”past or presentโ€”that brings you a sense of hope this time of year?

4 days ago

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captainanswered the question Anyone using Trelegy and have a side effect related to hearing?

I have been using Trelegy ellipta for 1.5 years. No side effects like have been mentioned in this thread. It works for me.
Orion1960Caroline West Virginia State CaptainJean IA State Captainand 6 others also answered the question Orion1960and 8 others also answered the question

41 minutes ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

Well, now - I'm not sure about steering cclear of chocolate, LOL. Maybe have both kinds of cake?...

2 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

Hi Karen! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ I'm glad to have brought back this memory! A nice cake for times when you want to steer clear of chocolate. ...

2 hours ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

I haven't thought about this cake in years - I remember it being SO delicious!! Thanks for the recipe and the memories, Debbie!!...

2 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿซง๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉ7UP CAKE๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿซง CAKE:One package yellow cake mix4 eggs3/4 cup vegetable oil One 3.4-ounce package instant lemon pudding mix 3/4 cup 7UPGLAZE:2 cups powdered sugar 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed...

6 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainBee happy. Bee kind. Bee you! ๐Ÿ 
Buzzing in to wish everyone a happy Monday! 

10 hours ago

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain

Happy birthday, Doctor Dave.  Best wishes for many more.

20 hours ago

JeanO53

JeanO53For those who celebrateโ€ฆ
Happy Easter  โœ๏ธ. And Happy Passover โœก๏ธ. 
Ohโ€ฆ Spring is such an exciting time of year.  In the upper Midwest, the trees are starting to bud, daffodils are blooming, and the birds are chirpingโ€ฆ new beginnings 
And in Californiaโ€ฆ one of the Big Bear Valley Eagle eggs has hatched and the other is very close.

1 day ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State CaptainHappy Easter!! ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŒท (click on the card)
https://bmacards.com/F4mf9a

'At the Hop' Easter SmashUp

Send this funny, BBC-style fake documentary which calls out friends and family by name. It's Springtime, and these bunnies are

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainYes, today is Easter! Hope yours is hoppy. Oops...I mean happy! ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿค๐ŸŒท๐Ÿชป๐Ÿ˜€

1 day ago

MoseyNorth

MoseyNorth

Hello. Struggling today, so staying still. Mostly 

1 day ago

COPD239now

COPD239now

Hi i am sorry to hear that you have stage 1 emphysema. 
I am in last stage COPD and i also have emphysema plus heart failure, i am 49. I just really want to say if there is any advice i can give you to help please do not hesitate to message me. Advice on breathing exercises any thing. 
From Sam in Brighton UK.

1 day ago

Bob puff dragon

Bob puff dragon

Happy Saturday to all wishing the best to all.
We are experiencing something in the Pacific Northwest we seldom see anymore,,,,,sunshine yeeeesssssss bout time.Hooking up the Bluetooth and heading to the garden with my earphones and playlist.This may not sound like much but believe me this is considering the recent events.
Hopefully big deep breaths and repeat to all.

2 days ago

Donna Elaine

Donna Elaine

I am trying to find out why I ended up with COPD exacerbation, and learn more about it. 

2 days ago

das23

das23answered the question PFT results improved

Glad the 200 is working for you. That's what I use
Coach Brandon - Community Manager also answered the question Coach Brandon - Community Manager also answered the question

2 days ago

Bob puff dragon

Bob puff dragonHad to include my bubba as well,l miss this girl every single day.

3 days ago

Bob puff dragon

Bob puff dragonHappy fluffy Friday, visit your local pound today and show mans best friend you are thinking of them an old blanket or toy can be a great comfort to these lost souls.
My lost soul is trying to make up for my three months away by not leaving my side,the one occasion he did l snapped this cuddle with my wife.He is now almost 200 lbs,the last one remaining from our pack of misfits and so spoiled.

3 days ago

Harley75

Harley75

I hope everyone's doing fine today

3 days ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community ManagerFluffy Friday is hereโ€ฆ and Jagger has already clocked out for the weekend ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ˜ด

Heโ€™s giving us his best โ€œI had one responsibility today and chose this insteadโ€ lookโ€”and honestly, we respect it.

Whether your weekend is full of plans or youโ€™re leaning into a little rest like this handsome guy, we hope it brings you some comfort, a few smiles, and a chance to recharge.

Sometimes the best thing we can do is slow down, get cozy, and just be.

Now tell usโ€ฆ are you team โ€œget things doneโ€ or team โ€œJaggerโ€? ๐Ÿ˜„

Wishing you all a wonderful, restful weekend ๐Ÿ’™

3 days ago

Bob puff dragon

Bob puff dragoncommented onUnderstanding Biologics

Yes it is available but really expensive,l am in BC and tried several different kinds.The company can provide financial aid your doctor can organize for you,it is a lengthy process with a million questions but worth it to save thousands.l have not...

3 days ago

lizimandu57

lizimandu57asked the question: PFT results improved

Since switching from Trelegy 100 to 200 last June, Iโ€™ve gone from at least two exacerbations per year to none so far, and itโ€™s been 10 mos now. My last PFT results in Jan were greatly improved and my exercise tolerance is so much better. No …

3 days ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community ManagerHere is something that can be nice when you are not able to get outside - Beautiful bird feeder:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wnjeiATFk4

4 days ago

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captaincommented onUnderstanding Biologics

I agree with Karen, your doctor should know and be able to help you get it IF you are an appropriate patient. In the US, Iโ€™ve tried both and theyโ€™ve helped reduce my exacerbations. I used to have 1-6/year and since starting the biologics, have had ...

4 days ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captaincommented onUnderstanding Biologics

Hi Fer, You probably will need to ask your physician....

4 days ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Yesterday late afternoon I watched Artemis II launch 4 astronauts in the first crewed flight to deep space in more than 50 years. I was able to see it from my back yard.  I see many rocket launches (mainly to add to the satellites) but this one was different - it truly was awesome!!



4 days ago

Fer

Fercommented onUnderstanding Biologics

Is this biological available for Canadians? ...

4 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.