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Bill Clark - Community Manager

Bill Clark - Community ManagerAre you a caregiver or respiratory patient interested in improving quality of care and life? Sign up for AARC's virtual Annual Respiratory Patient Advocacy Summit to learn the skills to gain control of your health! 


Register here: https://www.aarc.org/an23-2023-patient-advocacy-summit-register-today/?utm_source=copd_foundation&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=patient_advocacy_summit

2 days ago

JeanO53

JeanO53Speaking of Fluffy...

51 minutes ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State CaptainHappy Fluffy Friday from my week-pulling buddy Mush.  She is due for her annual checkup and I am sure she weighs more than 73 pounds now.

6 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainโšกFLUFFY FRIDAY FLASHBACKโšก
Baby Jack! ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ’™

8 hours ago

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

David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )Happy Fluffy Friday!  Lizzie loves road trips!

9 hours ago

JeanO53

JeanO53Happy Fluffy Friday!
The young bucks were out and about this week...

9 hours ago

Kandy State Captain of South Dakota

Kandy State Captain of South Dakota Its happy donut day!! I put it out there on my fb and here come one of my daughters with a donut!! How nice is that!!  

9 hours ago

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate

Today is National Donut Day.
It memorializes the Salvation Army's "Donut Lassies" who boosted morale of WWI soldiers by serving โ€“ among other foods โ€“ doughnuts near the front lines?



9 hours ago

Kandy State Captain of South Dakota

Kandy State Captain of South Dakota UPDATE: Certain Philips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAP Machines, and CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks: FDA Safety Communication
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-certain-philips-respironics-ventilators-bipap-machines-and-cpap-machines-recalled-due?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery


Good info on this. 

UPDATE: Recalled Philips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAPs, and CPAPs

This update provides additional information on the recall and recommendations for people who use repaired and replaced devices.

10 hours ago

Jimmy S. California State Captain

Jimmy S. California State Captain โ€œMay you have a fantastic day ahead. Sending you beautiful greetings to wish you Good Morning, and Happy Friday.โ€

1. Remember to take your medications this morning.

2. Wash your hands

3. Try to stay hydrated best you can.

4. Pace yourself, slow wins the race with our disease.

5. Practice your pursed-lip breathing

6. Exercise best you can.

7. REST WHEN YOU GET TIRED.

8. Have a blessed day and be that reason someone smiles today.

10 hours ago

Stephanie Williams, RRT (COPDF VP, Public and Professional Education)

Stephanie Williams, RRT (COPDF VP, Public and Professional Education)answered the question What my primary care doctor said

Thank you so much for sharing his note to you. He really took the time to try and explain the findings and his thought process. This type of lengthy, detailed response does not happen for everyone. It seems to me like you have a PCP who wants you to feel …
David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )Jean IA State CaptainAmanda Atkinson, MSN, RN also answered the question David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )and 2 others also answered the question

12 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸฅญMANGO-GINGER SMOOTHIE๐Ÿฅญ1 1/2 cups cold waterOne 16-ounce package frozen mango chunks2 medium ripe bananas, cut into chunks and frozen1 tbsp. honey1 tsp. finely minced fresh gingerrootPlace all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour...

12 hours ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captainanswered the question Gabapentin for sleeping ๐Ÿ’ค

I am on it currently for nerve pain following brain surgery. Started out at five capsules of 100 mgs a day and am now down to only 1 capsule. When I was taking 5 a day, 3 of them were at night so that would have been the same as the 300 mg that you are …
Caroline West Virginia State Captain also answered the question Caroline West Virginia State Captain also answered the question

13 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Fluffy Friday from the one and only Mr. Moustachio! He is one of the homeless cats my sister takes care of. 

17 hours ago

ulm

ulmasked the question: Recommended medical alert system

Seeking user reviews on medical alert systems. Recommeded list.

22 hours ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Check-in: Letโ€™s get moving! Common misconceptions about exercising with COPD.

Many moons ago I was part of a study to see what level of exercise that we should participate in. We ranked our exercise from light, moderate, and intense. The study found that in order to be beneficial exercise needed to be in the moderate to intense …
MGomaakathleenmatSundownand 6 others also answered the question MGomaaand 8 others also answered the question

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

Here we go again! My pharmacy can't find Budesonide .5 mg anywhere. I really should be using the 1 mg, twice daily, but my insurance refuses to cover it twice daily, only once. No problem getting the 1 mg. 
Hoping and praying that they can find some. Using Budesonide before bed helps to keep my airway open so I don't wake up extremely short of breath. 

1 day ago

lizimandu57

lizimandu57asked the question: Gabapentin for sleeping ๐Ÿ’ค

Is gabapentin 300 mg safe to take at night for people with copd? Or does it slow breathing too much and make it unsafe?

1 day ago

Nancy Geoghegan

Nancy Geoghegan asked the question: What my primary care doctor said

My primary care wrote to me today. I doubt he viewed the images. Is what he is saying true? It will progress and get worse, right? โ€------- I'm sorry to have left you with excess stress over this finding on the CT scan, but am very glad to let you …

1 day ago

Jimmy S. California State Captain

Jimmy S. California State Captain Good Morning and Happy Thursday Everyone.Thursday is how Friday says, โ€œHang on, you are almost there.


โ€So letโ€™s make this: Thankful Thursday and letโ€™s be thankful for:
Help and kindness you receive

Friends and family that support you

Time you have to make it happen

Life lessons that make you wiser



Let this Thursday be filled with possibilities โ€“ be aware of the opportunities around you, donโ€™t just go through the day, live the day with your eyes and your mind open.

1 day ago

taracopdf

taracopdf created the event COPD 360 Social Hour

Join us for our virtual COPD 360 Social Hour! Come and connect with other members of the COPD community. We will have topics to discuss each month, but also just enjoy spending some time together. Hope you will join us! Register here: https://copdf …

1 day ago

taracopdf

taracopdf created the event OxyTalk Monthly

Join us for OxyTalk, our virtual get-together to discuss all things about oxygen therapy. Have a question or topic youโ€™d like to discuss? Send us an email at oxygen360@copdfoundation.org . Register here: https://copdf.co/oxy-talk

1 day ago

taracopdf

taracopdf created the event BronchAndNTM360 Coffee Break

Join BronchandNTM360social for our monthly Coffee Break. These informal events allow us to gather our community โ€œvirtuallyโ€ to catch up, get to know each other, provide education, and answer your most pressing questions. Patient ambassadors John Torrence …

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainThis is a little personal note from me...
With all the things we have going on...
Very high pollen, fluctuating temperatures, fire smoke, stress about the way of the world...
Please take extra time to take care of yourselves. Wear a filtered mask when necessary. Stay indoors when you must. Keep hydrated. Keep your mind occupied with pleasant thoughts. And remember, we are always here for you on 360 Social!!
DebbieB. ๐Ÿค—

1 day ago

baileymccrary

baileymccraryAttention Ohio folks! Are you a constituent of U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) and interested in an opportunity to advocate for oxygen legislation? If so, please reach out to me at bmccrary@copdfoundation.org.

If you are unsure of your Congressional district, you can check here under "Find Officials":
 https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/Join-our-Advocacy-Action-Center.aspx

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

โœดBUTTERNUT HUMMUSโœด1 1/4 pound roasted fresh or frozen butternut squash, cut in 1-inch dice. ใ€ŠRoast the squash tossed in olive oil, seasoned to taste with salt and pepper.ใ€‹One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained 1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp. tahini...

1 day ago

Gail56

Gail56Just saying hello and filling the day with coffee and laughter on this Thursday morning.
Not sure how much of the wildfire smoke is coming my way.
At the moment it's pretty sunny outside.

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Thursday, friends! Have a funderful day!!! ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜น๐Ÿ˜บ

1 day ago

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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. While we encourage individuals to share their personal experiences with COPD, please consult a physician before making changes to your own COPD management plan.