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baileymccrary

baileymccraryHi everyone! According to "COPD in America" white paper by the COPD Action Alliance, COPD-related medical costs reached $31 billion in 2019 and are expected to reach $60.5 billion by 2029. On an individual level, COPD patients can expect medical costs over $4,000 per year. You can view the COPD costs in your state by reviewing your COPD State Report Card here: https://www.copdfoundation.org/What-is-COPD/Understanding-COPD/Statistics.aspx 

What do you think we can do to manage the cost of COPD care in America?

How Common is COPD in the United States? | COPD Foundation

COPD affects an estimated 30 million individuals in the U.S. and our community stretches across all 50 states, and over half of them have symptoms and do not know it. Early screening can identify COPD before major loss of lung function occurs.

3 days ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Cost of drug

Karen makes a very valid point about the side effects. I had made the determination that I would just have to deal with the hoarseness because Trelegy helped my breathing so much.
Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain also answered the question Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain also answered the question

2 hours ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captainanswered the question Lingering cough

Hi Niall F - I just wanted to welcome you to 360Social and to say that Dave (das) has given you good advice. The first section under LEARN MORE talks about Airway Mucus and how to cope with it. I hope it will help you.
Niall FCaroline West Virginia State Captaindas23and 1 other also answered the question Niall Fand 3 others also answered the question

3 hours ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captainanswered the question home use - portable spirometers

Since everyone's insurance plan is different, you'll need to contact your insurance company to find out if any are covered.
netmouseDavid Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )Wildebeestand 1 other also answered the question netmouseand 3 others also answered the question

3 hours ago

GAnne

GAnneanswered the question COPD /milk

Thank you for your answers, I have never been on to drink a lot of milk, but it seems to help coat the stomach to take that predisone. I tried it last night didnโ€™t seem to have issue, but will continue to monitor. If it does. I do however drown myself in …
WildebeestDebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainCaroline West Virginia State Captain also answered the question Wildebeestand 2 others also answered the question

4 hours ago

Wildebeest

Wildebeestanswered the question Whoops ohdear

Please don't be sorry. I have much experience of people such as medics not really listening, or homing in on one thing without seeming to take the whole situation into account. It can be very confusing and dispiriting. It is good to be able to discuss …
Caroline West Virginia State CaptainDinna25 also answered the question Caroline West Virginia State Captainand 1 other also answered the question

6 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHAPPY SATURDAY!
Wishing everyone a bright and cheery day! ๐ŸŽ„ 

9 hours ago

GAnne

GAnneasked the question: COPD /milk

Does drinking milk or other diary bad for COPD, if so what do you replace it with

14 hours ago

Niall F

Niall Fasked the question: Lingering cough

Hi, My name is Niall and I was diagnosed with emphysema 7 years so when I was 30. Since my diagnosis I have stopped smoking and am pretty healthy ( I run 3 times a week and ran the dublin marathon last year). I also cycle occasionally and play football …

19 hours ago

netmouse

netmouseasked the question: Cost of drug

I am going to try Spiriva (per reasons in recent post). Do you have any reason to prefer one over the other? 1. Spiriva 2.5mcg/act aerosol solution or its generic: 2. Tiotropium 18mcg capsule (an inhaled powder)? The generic is somewhat cheaper, …

20 hours ago

brydy

brydyanswered the question Still confused about exacerbations, though I *think* I am having one

so sorry you are feeling poorly :( I agree with Karen that this sounds more like a virus than a flareup but I know how confusing determining a flareup can be! There are so many bugs going around right now & quite a few ppl I know have the same …
Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain also answered the question Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain also answered the question

22 hours ago

Wildebeest

Wildebeestasked the question: Still confused about exacerbations, though I *think* I am having one

https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/Questions-and-Answers/What-exactly-is-an-exacerbation-COPD-or-asthma-I-have-both.aspx From David's answer to my question last year I guess I am having an exacerbation. The answer kind of matters …

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHey, folks! Today we've got a fun Christmas song! It's an oldie, but a goodie! If you know the words, sing along!
Buon Natale, amici!!! ๐ŸŽ„ 


https://youtu.be/Ca5wXojemRM?si=biQXF34Or9JfHniY

1 day ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Asymptomatic Emphysema

bradford1234 If you feel that you did not get your answers, that might be because you need to have a pft test to determine whether or not you have COPD (emphysema).
bradford1234Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State CaptainDavid Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) also answered the question bradford1234and 2 others also answered the question

1 day ago

Dinna25

Dinna25asked the question: Whoops ohdear

Hi all Seems like i have over done the exercise a check up said my body is fatigued/ tired and i am too stop and rest. Whoops was loving it, but the warning i must take on board and act on. Think it was the over 12,000 steps plus cardio. I am now very …

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸŽ€GRAHAM CRACKER TOFFEE๐ŸŽ€1 package honey graham crackersTwo 7-ounce milk chocolate bars1 cup butter1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecansPreheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick...

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Fluffy Friday to our great community! 
Today we have an innocent kitty who certainly was no angel! ๐Ÿ˜‡
It's all in good fun! ๐Ÿ˜„
Have a beautiful Friday, friends! โค๐Ÿ’š

1 day ago

Shona

Shona

At Dr. Office

1 day ago

Jamie Jarrard

Jamie Jarrard created the event BronchandNTM360social Coffee Break - Wednesday, January 14, 2:30PM Eastern

A group for those in the bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease communities. Register here: https://copdf.co/Bronch-NTM-support

2 days ago

Jamie Jarrard

Jamie Jarrard created the event OxyTalk Social Hour - Wednesday, January 14, 4PM Eastern.

A group for those on oxygen therapy. Send any questions ahead of time to oxygen360@copdfoundation.org. Register here: https://copdf.co/oxy-talk

2 days ago

Jamie Jarrard

Jamie Jarrard created the event COPD360Social Hour & Harmonica Play-Along- Wednesday, January 7, 4PM

A group for everyone in our COPD community to make friends, catch up, and answer your most pressing questions. Bring your harmonica for a Harmonicas for Health play-along to take place after the group discussion. Register here: https://copdf.co/360 …

2 days ago

baileymccrary

baileymccrary

Attention Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Federal Employee Plan (FEP) beneficiaries!

Starting January 1, 2026, Dupixent (dupilumab) will be excluded from the BCBS FEP formulary. If you are currently prescribed Dupixent, your health care provider can submit a formulary exception request to BCBS. If you are prescribed Dupixent after January 1, your health care provider can submit a prior authorization request followed by a formulary exception request.

This announcement only applies to BCBS FEP beneficiaries. Dupixent is still covered by most major health insurance policies, including Medicare.

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Here's an oldie, but a goodie! My dearly departed brother Bobby and I used to love this song when we were little! โค๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฟ


https://youtu.be/np2ZapISRzM?si=dtU9B6CmWAxEhnrG

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿ”ด๐ŸŸขNO-BAKE JINGLE BALLS๐Ÿ”ด๐ŸŸข3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar1 tbsp. vanilla extract1/4 tsp. almond extract1 cup all purpose flour, plus more as needed, adding 1 tbsp. at a time, just enough so dough is not too dry Beat the...

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Thursday, friends! I hope everyone enjoys a beautiful, easy breathing day! ๐Ÿ˜Š Here's a BIG smile to start your day out the right way! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

2 days ago

Skyy lani

Skyy lanianswered the question Is this exarcerbation?

We were able to see the pulmonologist today. The doctor prescribed dupixent and a second round of prednisone. He was also referred to a pulmo rehab online. Sleep apnea results came in negative and hubby maintained oxygen of above 90 the whole time. …
Caroline West Virginia State CaptainKaren Deitemeyer - Florida State CaptainCoach Brandon - Community Managerand 1 other also answered the question Caroline West Virginia State Captainand 3 others also answered the question

2 days ago

brydy

brydy

I read yesterday that the hospitals are experiencing an over 200% of ppl coming in with the flu. Apparently this years strain is not only highly virulent if is also quite severe & has led to pneumonia complications in otherwise healthy ppl. this years flu shot isnt a great match for it but should hopefully still help a bit. just wanted to give a heads up to the community to consider masking for the time being as flu is def not good for us. 

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.