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Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager๐Ÿ“ธ Itโ€™s Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday! ๐ŸŒŽ

Show us a view that makes you smile โ€” a favorite spot, a familiar face, or something special from your day that brings joy. Letโ€™s fill 360social with the beauty of our corners of the world! ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

11 hours ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐Ÿ‚ A Friendly Reminder Before the Holidays! ๐Ÿงก

As we get closer to Thanksgiving and time with family, friends, and those busy gatherings, itโ€™s a great moment to make sure youโ€™re protected.

If you havenโ€™t yet, nowโ€™s the perfect time to get your flu shot -- and donโ€™t forget to ask your healthcare provider about the RSV vaccine too. Both can help lower your risk of getting seriously sick, especially during the colder months.

Remember, it takes about two weeks after a flu shot for your body to build up antibodies for the best protection, so getting it soon can help you stay safer through the holidays. ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

Have you gotten your vaccines yet, or are they on your to-do list before Thanksgiving?

2 days ago

Dinna25

Dinna25asked the question: Dumbells advice please sorry maybe silly.

Hi all Up until today was using tins (Baked Beans) to do Arm Curls etc started 5 repetitions and now at 10 repetitions, I tended to use same 2 tins. "Whoops" used those Beans and they were mush looked like a tin of slop, so got some dumbells. 1 pair …

1 hour ago

Keir123

Keir123answered the question What about alcohol (I do unfortunately think I know the answer)?

Alcohol would (nowadays) never cause me to drop the ball and start smoking I think...unless I was so smashed I had no idea what I was doing, but at 45 with kids those days are pretty much over. Sure, when my lungs felt fine I might have given in to …
David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )WildebeestKaren Deitemeyer - Florida State Captainand 1 other also answered the question David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )and 3 others also answered the question

6 hours ago

Jazzybean

Jazzybean

7 hours ago

Shadwanda Rainey COPDF Research

Shadwanda Rainey COPDF ResearchI wanted to share this pic "Orange Tree" in honor of COPD Awareness Month & my visit to San Jose del Cabo Mexico . Much better view than the construction happening outside my window here in Georgia ๐Ÿ˜Œ

10 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainThought for today: ๐ŸŸ ๐Ÿ”ต

11 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉEASY ORANGE~LIME REFRESHER๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉ4 cups cold water2 tbsp. honeyJuice of 2 large orangesJuice of 2 limesPour water into a large pitcher. Add honey. Next, add the orange juice and lime juice. Mix together well. Enjoy!Serves 4 ๐ŸŸ ๐ŸŸข...

12 hours ago

Nfl

Nfl

My husband is at stage four. Heโ€™s chain smoking 4 to 5 packs a day while on home Oxygen he changes it from 4 L up to 8 L. He does not sleep much. Heโ€™s very distant his breast per minute average between 28 and 30. Heโ€™s doing exactly what he wants to do being at home with the dogs and myself and no other outside influences. I donโ€™t know how he can keep breathing with all the smoking.

12 hours ago

Clinch

Clinch

Aint been on here in a long time. Figured I'd stop by. Its just always the same ol same ol. Everybody want fried turkey for Thanksgiving.  So all i can say is good buy house, youve been a good one.... im sure ill burn something down. Or catcH one the chicken coups on fire . Ive never done it. Because someone else always said ill do it.. where are they now??? LOL!!! AND THE COST OF THE OIL!!!!.now kinda hoping everyone has peanut allergies.  Thats mean, sorry. Im just lazy. Hope everyone doing good. Me same as Everybody else i guess. One thing i never knew, how much air you use to talk!!! My family's happy, cause they dont have to listen to all my crappy jokes... lol. Hope everyone has good holidays if your in to that stuff. Im gonna ask santa for a new guitar amp. Gave my other one away to someone who needed it more than me. No biggie. Stay safe, stay warm, and go to something crazy that makes you laugh!! When your laughing you dont have a care in the world. Have a blessed day youall!!!

16 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy wonderful Wednesday!
Never give up hope! There is always a reason to keep moving forward!
NOVEMBER IS COPD AWARENESS MONTH! Please, spread the word! You'll be glad you did! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ”†โœด

16 hours ago

lizzyanne

lizzyanne

i really need some advice i have some really severe health conditions, including autoimmune diseases and am classed as clinically vulnerable. I am 72 years old badly disabled and house bound but despite this because of the new government criteria I have been told I am not elegible for the covid virus, if I get it even a minor infection could kill me. I cant leave my home to get it at a pharmacy or vaccine hub so what do I do. Any advice would be welcome. thanks.

22 hours ago

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captainanswered the question COPD

I agree with DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain. Lung transplant surgery is very involved and only as a last resort for carefully selected patients. Is your brother having symptoms? What do his providers recommend
Caroline West Virginia State Captain also answered the question Caroline West Virginia State Captain also answered the question

22 hours ago

Paula65

Paula65asked the question: COPD

My brother has been diagnosed with mild copd. I was just curious if there is any funding for surgery or a lung transplant since he was a former smoker or if there is some other funding or compensation available for the comfort of patients?

1 day ago

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

David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )answered the question Mild centrilobular emphysema

It may never progress. He should have lung function evaluated and stop smoking. Also important to exercise, have propper diet, get vaccinations!

1 day ago

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

David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )answered the question Mild centrilobular emphysema

This is an imaging (CT Scan) finding. Many people with this have normal spirometry ( but they ARE at risk for developing significant COPD- particularly if they are smokers and continue to smoke). We advise people to control wwhat thye can- exposures, …

1 day ago

Paula65

Paula65asked the question: Mild centrilobular emphysema

My brother was diagnosed with mild centrilobular emphysema. How long will it stay mild if he quit smoking?

1 day ago

Paula65

Paula65asked the question: Mild centrilobular emphysema

A friend was dianosed. How long will it stay mild?

1 day ago

sami1263

sami1263answered the question O2 options

I'm not finding an easy way to respond to individual posts, so I'll thank the three of you here. Thank you for the welcome, DebbieB. Thank you, Coach Brandon, for the info on the group. I won't be able to join that group tomorrow (or probably next …
Mike Hess, RRT (COPDF Senior Director of Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs)DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainCoach Brandon - Community Manager also answered the question Mike Hess, RRT (COPDF Senior Director of Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs)and 2 others also answered the question

1 day ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Tomorrowโ€™s our day โ€” Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday! Start planning what youโ€™d like to share and show us your sweet spot, the place that makes you feel at peace or brings you joy. ๐ŸŒโœจ

1 day ago

sami1263

sami1263asked the question: O2 options

Hi all- I'm new here. I will be getting O2 in the next few weeks and have questions about what my options will be. For the record, I'm a youngish 62 year old female. I have emphysema, not sure of the stage at this point, but probably somewhere in stage …

1 day ago

Mike Hess, RRT (COPDF Senior Director of Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs)

Mike Hess, RRT (COPDF Senior Director of Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs)Hello, everyone! If you or someone you know is on supplemental oxygen, we'd love to have you join tomorrow's OxyTalk! Every month we have great conversations, but tomorrow's session will help inform our advocacy and outreach strategy for 2026. We continue to make strides in improving medical oxygen, but we have a long way to go and we need more hands on deck. So help us understand how we can do a better job connecting with advocates and developing more impactful messages!

If you haven't already registered, please sign up at https://copdf.co/oxy-talk. We'll be meeting at 4:00pm Eastern, right after the Bronchiectasis and NTM Coffee Hour. Thanks!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: COPD Foundation OxyTalk. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Join us for our next oxygen community virtual coffee hour! Please feel free to send any questions ahead of time to oxygen360@copdfoundation.org, or just stop by to enjoy some time together!

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

They're good, Karen! They would make a nice hostess gift on Thanksgiving! Hey! How about a COPD Awareness gift!!?...

1 day ago

Community Announcements

Community Announcementsadded a new article Men, women face different challenges with COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease

COPD Foundation survey examines importance of patient-reported outcomes, personalized care

Miami (November 11, 2025) - Men and women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease report differences in symptoms, mental health, disease burden, and other patient-reported outcomes, according to a new study in the September 2025 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation, a peer-reviewed, open access journal.

COPD encompasses conditions including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by enlarged airways that are thickened and/or scarred. These permanently widened airways lead to a buildup of mucus and impaired clearance of bacteria from the lungs. NTM lung disease is a chronic respiratory condition caused by certain types of mycobacteria commonly found in the environment, such as in soil and water.

The COPD Foundation conducted a survey of 632 individuals with self-reported COPD, bronchiectasis, and/or NTM lung disease. Respondents were divided into two groups: 1) a reported diagnosis of COPD regardless of presence of bronchiectasis or NTM lung disease, and 2) a reported diagnosis of bronchiectasis and/or NTM without COPD.

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸŠORANGE CREAM CHEESE MINTS๐ŸŠ4 ounces cream cheese 1 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. orange zest1/2 tsp. orange extract 4 cups powdered sugar 2 drops orange food coloringPlace the cream cheese and butter in a small bowl. Soften in the microwave on high power...

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Veteran's Day! 
Thank you, all who have served our country. Sending you the honor and respect you deserve. ๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Tuesday! Today is the 11th day of COPD Awareness Month. 
Become educated. Manage your condition. Keep that positive outlook going. 
Breathe on, friends! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธ๐Ÿงก

1 day ago

JeanO53

JeanO53

Update:  Just feeling generally crummy- slight fever; greenish phlegm.  Thought about waiting it out, but decided to do the smart thing and called my pulmonologist.  She prescribed azithromycin z-pack and a cough suppressant if needed; lots of liquids and rest.  ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿ™

1 day ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captainanswered the question Allotment

Dinna25 Thanks so much for explaining what an allotment is and telling us what you planted this last year. My husband always had a garden where we used to live - I remember having so many zucchini and yellow squash that we begged our neighbors to …
Dinna25Caroline West Virginia State CaptainJeanO53 also answered the question Dinna25and 2 others also answered the question

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.