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Mark Luttmann, COPDF Research

Mark Luttmann, COPDF ResearchJoin the Study: Coping with COPD or Emphysema

Living with lung disease affects more than just your breathing - it impacts your quality of life, emotions, and relationships.

Learn tools to help you cope with your lung disease at no cost while helping researchers better understand how lung disease affects you. While taking part in this study, you will have weekly check-ins through Zoom or phone. People who participate may also earn money by doing surveys and interviews.

To participate, please have a family member or friend who wants to join with you. This study is conducted remotely.


Learn more and apply: https://redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys/?s=LNEWCC3ND9TMDHFE

5 days ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Check-in: How Do I Avoid COPD Flare-Ups?

Karen brings up a good point. The National Park people do controlled burns as well, so that may affect me at some point.
Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State CaptainAli AbdjabbarDebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain also answered the question Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captainand 2 others also answered the question

5 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHello, friends! We took our Boxer, Hazel Madeline out for an early Sunday drive. 
There are a great many empty boat slips as the weather turns cooler. ๐Ÿ‚

9 hours ago

Greenly92826

Greenly92826

Greenly92826Good Morning All. I was diagnosed a month ago by my 2nd opinion dr. I live in CT and I am having a hard time with pulmonologists. 1st Dr. said it was โ€œmild asthmaโ€ and said I was safe to fly to MX with 2 puffs of Albuterol!!!! I did not go. 2nd Pulmonologist would not answer my direct questions regarding my diagnosis, but wrote it in my chart!!!! I have yet to speak to a doctor regarding this. Next month I am traveling to Temple Lung Center praying for answers. RV/TLC is 60%, RV 3.39 and IC is 0.83. I donโ€™t understand why they rely on FEV1 and FVC when for me that part is hopeful but lung volume portion is dire. I couldnโ€™t complete DLCO portion. Can only blow 150 on a peak flow. I liked MJ. Donโ€™t smoke anything. I have always had severe allergies and perhaps untreated asthma. Have some cardiac stuff and suspected sleep apnea.

10 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Sunday, friends!
Did you know that November is COPD Awareness Month? So, today is the first day to start learning, and spreading the word. ๐Ÿ—ฃ This is THE place to be to get lots of support, and make new friends. 
And, while you're here, click on the LEARN MORE tab at the top of the page. Plenty of reliable, helpful information there.
๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ถ๏ธGO ORANGE!๐Ÿ”ถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธ

15 hours ago

Greenly92826

Greenly92826

Hello. I am ok. thank you. 

20 hours ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐ŸŽƒโœจ Happy Halloween! A Little Magic, a Little Mischief, and a Whole Lot of Heart! ๐Ÿช„๐Ÿ‘ป

Good morning, everyone, and Happy Halloween!

Well, here we are at the very last day of October! And wouldn't you know it, today is also National Magic Day, honoring the legendary Harry Houdini! ๐ŸŽฉ๐Ÿ‡

Houdini was famous for figuring out how to escape the impossible. And while living with C.O.P.D. may not involve escaping chains or disappearing from locked boxes, sometimes figuring out how to get through an ordinary day takes a little magic of its own!

We learn new tricks, find creative ways to do things, adjust our routines, and occasionally pull off something we weren't sure we could manage. And let's not forget our caregivers, who seem to have a few magic tricks up their sleeves, too! ๐Ÿ’™

But I think some of the greatest magic comes from the little things. The memories of Halloweens gone by, the laughter shared with family and friends, the excitement of costumes and candy, and those special moments that stay with us long after the decorations come down.

And right here on COPD360social, there's a little magic happening every day. A kind word, a helpful suggestion, a new friendship, or someone simply saying, "I understand." Sometimes that's the best trick of all. ๐Ÿ’™

โฐ And speaking of magic, don't forget that our clocks fall back an hour early tomorrow morning! If only we could magically turn that extra hour into a little more energy!

๐ŸŽƒ So here's my Halloween question: What's a little trick you've learned that makes living with C.O.P.D. or caregiving easier? Or do you have a favorite Halloween memory that still makes you smile?

Let's share a little magic today!

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and wonderfully BOO-tiful Halloween! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿพ๐Ÿงก

And remember, you don't need a magic wand to make someone's day a little brighter!

1 day ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Happy Halloween!! (Click on the card please)
https://jlcards.com/R83mB3

1 day ago

Burst222

Burst222

Not good runny nose all the time does anyone else have that

1 day ago

Burst222

Burst222

Hi my names liz i was. Diagnosed with copd last. Week am still smoking even tho i i have. Cut down by half am 68 years old am looking for freinds. Do you have any tips for cutting cigarettes out of my life happy Halloween to 

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainFriendly Reminder! 
Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed tonight! โฐ๏ธ

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Halloween to all of our goblins here on 360Social! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ˜›๐ŸŽƒ

1 day ago

Phyliss DiLorenzo NJ State Captain

Phyliss DiLorenzo NJ State Captainanswered the question COPD QUESTION

There are other in home, virtual pulmonary rehabs that you could look in to. Blu Zone Health and Kivo Health are 2 options I recommend. Have you had your cardiac health assessed lately?
David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) also answered the question David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) also answered the question

2 days ago

Phyliss DiLorenzo NJ State Captain

Phyliss DiLorenzo NJ State Captainanswered the question Drug not covered

Years, back I was on Advair, and then it was dropped from my plan's formulary. My doctor switched me to AirDuo, which is the same as Advair but made by Teva.
Nancy2024Richard DJnetmouseand 2 others also answered the question Nancy2024and 4 others also answered the question

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป B00! 


From out of the ground comes a stench so fowl
The only sound you hear is the hoot of an owl
The creepers, the crawlers, the ghouls, and such
You can look, but please don't touch
They are coming for a visit, their reason is clear
They want to enjoy Halloween this year 
They'll knock on your door, leaving their slime behind
It's the gooiest slime you'll ever find
All they want is candy, just one piece
A wee little bit of sugar shock release
They'll eat it and go back into the ground
Not a trace of them will ever be found
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
๐Ÿ•ธBOO!๐Ÿ•ธ

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHello, all you ghoulies out there in Halloween Land! Let's start getting ready for the big day! ๐Ÿชพ๐Ÿ•ธ๐Ÿ•ท๐Ÿ’€๐ŸŽƒ


https://youtu.be/u8uvLHnrqdU?is=xt5X2-1xUc0q9lYo

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸŠ๐ŸŒORANGE-Y SMOOTHIE๐ŸŒ๐ŸŠ2 large oranges peeled, with removed, and separated into segments 1 large banana, peeled, quartered, and frozen1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 11/2 tbsp. vanilla Greek yogurt 10 ice cubesAdd...

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Fluffy Friday from Pottie Pie, one of my orange kitties! Wishing all of our friends a wonderful day! ๐Ÿงก

2 days ago

brydy

brydyspace walk happening rn, live feed from NASA at 

https://www.youtube.com/live/hv867HnY4j4?si=bnWQJ2747Tfwtpz5

for anyone interested. 

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

3 days ago

Debbie1

Debbie1asked the question: COPD QUESTION

Hi im new here . My name is Debbie. Hope everyone is doing good. I hae a question i hope u guys can help with. I was diagnosed with COPD 3 years ago..i've been onevery inhaler , antibiotic , pred ,and now imon a new med Ohtuvayre, used with a nebulizer. …

3 days ago

Debbie1

Debbie1

How do i ask a question ? Its asking for a text with comma . What is that ? 

3 days ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’ป๐ŸŒŽ Happy National Cat Day AND Internet Day! โค

Now here's a couple of holidays that were made for each other!

Let's face it, where would the internet be without cats? From hilarious kitten videos to those mischievous little troublemakers knocking things off counters while staring you straight in the eye, cats practically own the internet. And they're not giving it back!

But beyond the cat videos, the internet has given us something pretty incredible. The ability to connect with people all over the world, right from our own homes!

Just look at what that's given us here on COPD360social! Friendships, laughter, encouragement, and a place to share experiences and find trusted information to help us live and breathe better.

For those living with COPD or caring for someone they love, those connections can mean the world. Some of our closest friends may be people we've never even met in person!

And thanks to Fluffy Friday, we've gotten to know some pretty wonderful cats, too. Even those of us without pets get to enjoy their antics!

So let's celebrate the friendships, the connections, and those furry little internet superstars! ๐Ÿพ

Has the internet brought someone special into your life? Or do you have a kitty who deserves a little internet fame? We'd love to hear about them!

And remember, tomorrow is Fluffy Friday. Apparently, the cats have demanded a two-day celebration. Who are we to argue? ๐Ÿˆโค

3 days ago

Community Announcements

Community Announcementsadded a new article November is COPD Awareness Month

COPD Foundation calls for greater awareness, earlier diagnosis and improved care for millions living with COPD

Miami (October 29, 2026) - November is COPD Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), recognize the millions of people affected by the disease, and encourage individuals to take action for better lung health.

More than 30 million Americans are affected by COPD, yet approximately half remain undiagnosed. COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, can be caused by genetic factors and exposure to lung irritants, including tobacco smoke and air pollution.

Despite being a leading cause of death, COPD often goes unrecognized until symptoms become more severe. COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.

3 days ago

Burst222

Burst222

Hi i am a female just being diagnosed with copd help me

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captainhttps://www.easypeasyandfun.com/pinecone-winter-owls-craft/


A fun craft project for days that are spent indoors! The kiddies would love working on this project with you! You can create holiday gifts, or you can sell them at holiday crafts fairs! ๐Ÿฆ‰

About

Hi, I'm Andreja Vuฤajnk! I'm the founder and creator behind Easy Peasy and Fun, where I've been sharing simple, creative, and hands-on craft projects since 2014. What started as a passion project has grown into

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

Hi Karen! It is delicious, and perfect to enjoy this time of the year! ...

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿ‚COZY AUTUMN PORK CHOPS๐Ÿ‚2 tbsp. olive oil 4 pork chops of your choice 1 1/2 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes 1 1/2 cups cubed apples of your choice 1/2 cup sliced onions 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt2 tbsp....

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Thursday to all of our wonderful members! 
Enjoy your day, and remember that each new day brings something to look forward to! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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.