COPD360social welcomes new member The Snorer who joins 64,983 current members of our community. Weโ€™re glad you're here!

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Okayโ€ฆ weโ€™re this close ๐Ÿ‘€

At the time of this post, weโ€™re at 64,983 members, which means 65,000 is just around the cornerโ€”and thatโ€™s a pretty amazing moment ๐Ÿ’™

That๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝs 65,000 people who have joined this community to share, show up, learn, and support one anotherโ€ฆ and honestly, that says everything about what makes this place so special.

So letโ€™s make it funโ€ฆ

When do you think we hit 65,000?
Drop your guess below ๐Ÿ‘‡ (bonus points if you go bold with the exact day and time ๐Ÿ˜„)

Weโ€™ll be watchingโ€”and when it happens, weโ€™ll give a shoutout to whoever comes closest ๐ŸŽฏ

And no matter who โ€œwins,โ€ the real win is this space and the people in it. Really grateful youโ€™re here and part of it ๐Ÿ’™

50 minutes ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿ”ท๏ธLIMA BEAN SALAD๐Ÿ”ท๏ธ1 bag frozen baby lima beans, cooked, drained, and allowed to cool1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered Half of a small red onion, diced1/2 cup minced fresh parsley 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leavesJuice of 1...

1 hour ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

Sometimes something other than chocolate is a nice change! ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†”๏ธ...

5 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Tuesday, friends! 
You certainly don't need a reminder to know that you are awesome! But, it sure is nice to hear! Enjoy your day! ๐Ÿ˜€

5 hours ago

Rhondabh3

Rhondabh3

I have been depressed.  Iโ€™m on oxygen 24/7 as a result of Covid 5 years ago.  I couldnโ€™t go to the zoo with my grandkids because of this! ๐Ÿซฉ๐Ÿซฉ

14 hours 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

19 hours 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?...

21 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. ...

21 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!!...

22 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...

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

1 day 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.

1 day 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

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

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

2 days ago

MoseyNorth

MoseyNorth

Hello. Struggling today, so staying still. Mostly 

2 days 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.

2 days 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. 

3 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

3 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...

4 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 …

4 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

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.