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Coach Brandon - Community Manager 🌎📸 Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday 📸🌎

This week, let’s do something a little different. ❤

Sometimes when we’re under the weather, worn out, stuck inside, or just needing a quiet moment… we close our eyes and think about that one place. That picture in our mind that brings us comfort.

Maybe it’s a lake at sunrise.
A favorite porch chair.
A fishing trip from years ago.
Your garden.
A mountain view.
A family kitchen.
A photo that makes absolutely no sense to anyone else… but means everything to you.

This week for Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday, share your happy place. 🌤️

The spot, memory, view, or little piece of the world that helps you breathe just a little easier and smile a little more when you need it most.

And the best part? It doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else. That’s what makes it special. 💙

Let’s fill the feed with comfort spots, meaningful memories, peaceful views, and little pieces of “home” from all over the world this week. We can’t wait to see your corner of it. 🌎✨

Coach Brandon - Community Manager — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:12:11 GMT

🌎📸 Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday 📸🌎This week, let’s do something a little different. ❤Sometimes when we’re under the weather, worn out, stuck inside, or just needing a quiet moment… we close our eyes and think about that one place. That picture in our mind that brings us comfort.Maybe it’s a lake at sunrise.A favorite porch chair.A fishing trip from years ago.Your garden.A mountain view.A family kitchen.A photo that makes absolutely no sense to anyone else… but means everything to you.This week for Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday, share your happy place. 🌤️The spot, memory, view, or little piece of the world that helps you breathe just a little easier and smile a little more when you need it most.And the best part? It doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else. That’s what makes it special. 💙Let’s fill the feed with comfort spots, meaningful memories, peaceful views, and little pieces of “home” from all over the world this week. We can’t wait to see your corner of it. 🌎✨
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:02:07 GMT

🥒CUCUMBER BOATS WITH IMITATION CRABMEAT🥒1 large English cucumber 1/4 cup finely diced onion1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper 2 ounces imitation crabmeat sticks, diced3 tbsp. mayonnaise Salt and freshly...
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy Wednesday, friends!
Orange you glad you're here with us?! I'll bet you are! This is a great place to be! Wishing everyone a pleasant, easy breathing day! 😊

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Wed, 27 May 2026 07:37:38 GMT

Happy Wednesday, friends!Orange you glad you're here with us?! I'll bet you are! This is a great place to be! Wishing everyone a pleasant, easy breathing day! 😊
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das23 answered the question Does anyone know what to expect now?

das23 — Wed, 27 May 2026 03:04:34 GMT

Welcome ALouise.....Sorry your Dad is struggling so much. I can't give you any medical advice. I would just suggest to work closely with his doctor to make him comfortable. There is helpful info for caregivers above in the LEARN MORE tab. Hang in there- …
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Tags: My dad has end stage COPD

Lucy k commented on Is It a Flare-Up?

Lucy k — Wed, 27 May 2026 00:24:24 GMT

This is a really useful article Arnelle. I have had COPD for some years. Sometimes I either forget or deny my symptoms for flare ups. I read the article and took immediate action with antibiotics and prednisone. I now have the flare up under...
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ALouise asked the question Does anyone know what to expect now?

ALouise — Tue, 26 May 2026 23:16:56 GMT

Hi I’m hoping to get some help with some questions I have about this terrible disease. My dad was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD 12 years ago. He has had several hospitalizations due to pneumonia and the COPD was worse after each one. He has been on full …
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Tags: My dad has end stage COPD

Poppy76 Not great. I had a difficult weekend when my COPD got to a difficult stage for the first time. Couldn't stop the wheezing sound and had difficulty sleeping.

Poppy76 — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:47:22 GMT

Not great. I had a difficult weekend when my COPD got to a difficult stage for the first time. Couldn't stop the wheezing sound and had difficulty sleeping.
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Jackie Red Hi I am new here. I am scared.

Jackie Red — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:01 GMT

Hi I am new here. I am scared.
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:01:47 GMT

🍎🍏APPLE VINAIGRETTE🍎🍏 Half of a large apple, peeled, and chopped1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tbsp. diced shallot1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. honey1 tbsp. lemon juiceSalt and pepper to taste Place all ingredients...
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BigDog99 Hi, Stephanie,

Not exactly sure I have COPD but I feel like I do. I have been smoking for 30 years. My chest stays tight and I can feel phlem or mucus in my chest and it's very hard to cough up. That's pretty much all the time.

BigDog99 — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:32:31 GMT

Hi, Stephanie,Not exactly sure I have COPD but I feel like I do. I have been smoking for 30 years. My chest stays tight and I can feel phlem or mucus in my chest and it's very hard to cough up. That's pretty much all the time.
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy Tuesday, friends! Wishing all of you much happiness on this fine day! 😀

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Tue, 26 May 2026 07:39:46 GMT

Happy Tuesday, friends! Wishing all of you much happiness on this fine day! 😀
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Auriel I've finally got my meds sorted again. I had to stop using Ventolin as it was causing a rapid heart rate & palpitations. I'm now using atrovent instead which doesn't have any side-effects so far, & I'm back to only using oxygen at night & when working out.

Auriel — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:20:29 GMT

I've finally got my meds sorted again. I had to stop using Ventolin as it was causing a rapid heart rate & palpitations. I'm now using atrovent instead which doesn't have any side-effects so far, & I'm back to only using oxygen at night & when working out.
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Bleaue Feeling alone

Bleaue — Tue, 26 May 2026 02:03:40 GMT

Feeling alone
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Bleaue Feeling alone

Bleaue — Tue, 26 May 2026 01:59:16 GMT

Feeling alone
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KellyAmes answered the question Long Post -- Smoking / COPD / Many Questions

KellyAmes — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:34:19 GMT

Hi. I realize this post is about 7 years old. I'm 52 and the first half of this post could have been written by me. Lol. Did you ever end up have a Rheumatology panel done? When I did they took enough blood to fill 12 viles. They will test you for every …
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Good afternoon, friends.
Maybe some of you remember my black cat Anthony Rizzo. Sadly, he passed away early this afternoon. I came home and found him downstairs, and he had passed away. He was 18 years old, and I think it was just his time. I had him since he was 2 months old. I am heartbroken.
Rest in peace, Ant. 🕊🐜

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:42:58 GMT

Good afternoon, friends.Maybe some of you remember my black cat Anthony Rizzo. Sadly, he passed away early this afternoon. I came home and found him downstairs, and he had passed away. He was 18 years old, and I think it was just his time. I had him since he was 2 months old. I am heartbroken. Rest in peace, Ant. 🕊🐜
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Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain As always on Memorial Day, I take time to remember those loved ones lost in service to their country. They put themselves in harm’s way for our country, their brothers- and sisters-in-arms and their families. I feel we should honor not only their memory but their families left behind.I read a poem by John Maxwell Edmonds, written around 1944 about soldiers, and two lines stayed with me: "When you go home, tell them of us and say: For their tomorrow, we gave our today." Having lost my younger brother in Vietnam I would say, he gave up his tomorrow so I could have today. So for me, Memorial Day is not only about remembering those who are gone but about giving thanks to those who are still here.

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:35:37 GMT

As always on Memorial Day, I take time to remember those loved ones lost in service to their country. They put themselves in harm’s way for our country, their brothers- and sisters-in-arms and their families. I feel we should honor not only their memory but their families left behind.I read a poem by John Maxwell Edmonds, written around 1944 about soldiers, and two lines stayed with me: "When you go home, tell them of us and say: For their tomorrow, we gave our today." Having lost my younger brother in Vietnam I would say, he gave up his tomorrow so I could have today. So for me, Memorial Day is not only about remembering those who are gone but about giving thanks to those who are still here.
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Nikster9 commented on What is the Difference Between Emphysema and Lung Cancer?

Nikster9 — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:09:44 GMT

There is one more thing I’d like to ask everybody I have started walking every day now I tried to do 3 miles. My right knee has always hurt even before my diagnosis I had a knee replacement. I don’t think they did a very good job but now it seems...
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Nikster9 commented on What is the Difference Between Emphysema and Lung Cancer?

Nikster9 — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:05:31 GMT

Thank you Ben… your response is such a wonderful read for me. I took a screenshot of it, but I really think I’m intending to make a photo out of that screenshot and put it in a frame on my little altar where I say my daily prayers we are strong. We...
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Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain In memory of all our family and friends who gave their lives that we might live.
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Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:56:57 GMT

In memory of all our family and friends who gave their lives that we might live.https://bmacards.com/V2gM19
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:34:33 GMT

Bob puff dragon Thank you.

Bob puff dragon — Mon, 25 May 2026 01:09:35 GMT

Thank you.
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:12:54 GMT

🫐🫐BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC SALAD🫐🫐1 pint blueberries, divided1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tbsp. honeyLarge bowl full of salad greens of your choiceHalf of a medium red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese OR shredded white Cheddar cheese...
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Debby13 Hello everyone, my name is Debbie, I’m new to this group. I was diagnosed with the COPD in 2024. I don’t really know a lot about it as I didn’t take it serious until 2025. I am mild to moderate at this time, not sure exactly what my numbers are. I don’t know how to tell the stats but I believe mine wasn’t 89 but that was a while back I just got a pulmonologist who said that I am mild in starting moderate COPD emphysema. I don’t know what questions were allowed to ask in this group but I’m wondering what type of Mullen drops if any anyone takes here thank you in advance.

Debby13 — Sun, 24 May 2026 15:16:23 GMT

Hello everyone, my name is Debbie, I’m new to this group. I was diagnosed with the COPD in 2024. I don’t really know a lot about it as I didn’t take it serious until 2025. I am mild to moderate at this time, not sure exactly what my numbers are. I don’t know how to tell the stats but I believe mine wasn’t 89 but that was a while back I just got a pulmonologist who said that I am mild in starting moderate COPD emphysema. I don’t know what questions were allowed to ask in this group but I’m wondering what type of Mullen drops if any anyone takes here thank you in advance.
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Debby13 Good thank you yourself

Debby13 — Sun, 24 May 2026 15:13:35 GMT

Good thank you yourself
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