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TimD

TimDHi Everyone!

Interested in contributing to research in a quick but meaningful way? Take a short survey to share your journey to diagnosis and how your condition has affected you. Your input can help us to better understand the path to diagnosis and identify opportunities to improve it for others.

Please complete the survey here: https://copdfoundation.jotform.com/262805493917063

2 days ago

Mark Luttmann, COPDF Research

Mark Luttmann, COPDF Research  Have chronic cough with mucus? We need your input!

Help make a difference in research and education e๏ฌ€orts for people with COPD. You may qualify if you are over 18 and have been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis or have symptoms of chronic bronchitis (chronic cough with mucus for at least 3 months a year, over the last two years).

Please take our 5-minute survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R8XH6MZ

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainGood morning, and happy Sunday! Wishing everyone the best day ever! ๐Ÿ˜€

27 minutes ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captainanswered the question Suicidal

Suicidal I've been thinking about you and wonder how you are feeling today? I hope you'll reach out to one of the resources you've been given. And I also hope that you know how many us care about you and want to help you feel better.
JeanO53Coach Brandon - Community Managerbrydy also answered the question JeanO53and 2 others also answered the question

12 hours ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐Ÿ’š World Mental Health Day โ€” It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Good Saturday, everyone!

You know, some days we can handle just about anything life throws at us. Other days? Well, just getting through the day can feel like a pretty big accomplishment. And that's okay!

Today is World Mental Health Day, and I think it's a good time to remind ourselves that taking care of what's going on in our heads and hearts matters just as much as taking care of our bodies.

Living with COPD can be a heck of a journey. From that first diagnosis to managing symptoms, setbacks, and everything in between, some days can feel pretty darn heavy.

And caregivers, this includes you too! You're often juggling so much while caring for someone you love. Sometimes you need someone to lean on just as much.

Here's something I hope everyone remembers: You don't have to be strong every minute of every day.

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is say, "I'm having a hard time, and I could really use someone to talk to."

There's absolutely no shame in that.

That's one of the things I love about this community. We have people who understand, listen, and genuinely care. Sometimes just knowing someone is there can make a difficult day a little easier.

Please don't feel like you have to go through it alone. Reach out to someone you trust, your healthcare team, or one of our COPD360 Coaches. We're here to listen and help connect you with support.

๐Ÿ“ž COPD360 Community Support Line: 1-866-316-COPD (2673)

If you're in emotional crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 for free, confidential support anytime.

And maybe today, take a moment to check in on someone else. Not just "How are you?" but "How are you really doing?"

Give yourself a little grace. It's okay to not be okay, and asking for help is a strength, not a weakness!

15 hours ago

JeanO53

JeanO53Sharing a few pictures from yesterday.  I visited a 73-acre park that sits in the middle of a residential neighborhood.  One of it's features is a large lagoon that covers 4-acres. It's kind of amazing!
 Yesterday it was filled with huge flocks of ducks, both Mallard and Wood, with a few other odd ones.  It was a great way to spend some time in the afternoon.  I got really lucky a was able to get some close up pictures of an adult Black-crowned Night Heron and the Wood Ducks.

15 hours ago

netmouse

netmouseanswered the question Drug not covered

Correction, the Medicare plans do not cover Advair Diskus powder. They do cover Advair HFA. I do not know why one is covered and not the other as the drugs are the same.
Caroline West Virginia State CaptainJeanO53 also answered the question Caroline West Virginia State Captainand 1 other also answered the question

17 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Saturday, friends! Wishing everyone a nice, cozy fall day! ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ‚

1 day ago

netmouse

netmouseasked the question: Drug not covered

I see that no Medicare Part D drug plan covers Advair diskus 250. I had no trouble getting this a few years ago. A search reveals you may find alternatives such as generic fluticasone-salmeterol, Wixela Inhub, Breyna, or Breo Ellipta. Have you …

1 day ago

Suicidal

Suicidalasked the question: Suicidal

Is anyone else suicidal after their diagnosis? I was suicidal anyway and this is the last straw - ive only got my dog to keep me going and once she goes thats it, I'll have nothing to live for.

1 day ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captaincommented onThe Heart-Lung Connection: Managing Cardiovascular Risk in People Living with COPD

 Thanks Arnelle - Excellent article! Yesterday I had an ultrasound of my heart - my cardiologist does this about every 2 years. ...

1 day ago

Community Announcements

Community Announcementsadded a new article The Heart-Lung Connection: Managing Cardiovascular Risk in People Living with COPD

This post was written by Arnelle Konde, MPH, CHES.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most common and significant comorbidities affecting outcomes for people living with COPD.1 Because COPD frequently coexists with other chronic conditions, recognizing and addressing cardiovascular health is a critical component of comprehensive care.

Health care professionals play a key role in identifying cardiovascular risk factors and helping patients understand the connection between heart and lung health. Open conversations combined with evidence-based management can empower patients to better navigate their condition and improve their quality of life.

1 day ago

Tara Kloehn, COPD Foundation

Tara Kloehn, COPD FoundationHappy Fluffy Friday, friends!! Here's Penelope meeting our new porch goose for the first time. ๐Ÿ’›

Today is also the Lace Up for Lungs Day of Movement! Check out the Facebook event and post your activity if you want to get involved: https://www.facebook.com/share/19axqqiUUY/

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿ‚CINNAMON MAPLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES๐Ÿ‚3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, divided 1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/2 tsp. salt1/4 cup maple syrup4 tbsp. honey 1/3 cup chopped pecans1 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme...

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Fluffy Friday from my sister's kitten Bonkers Gordon! He's growing up so fast! 
We wish everyone a wonderful day! ๐Ÿ˜€

2 days ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

I made this, Debbie, and I will can the leftovers and have them this winter....

2 days ago

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain

NEWS: NIH announced that 1,648 early-stage investigators were awarded extramural research grants in fiscal year 2026โ€”the most ever recorded. The agency also launched Generation Discovery, a new initiative to recruit 100 early-career Principal Investigators into NIHโ€™s Intramural Research Program.
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-announces-record-number-grants-support-early-career-investigators-launches-new-recruitment-initiative-intramural-research?fbclid=IwY2xjawU0qn5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMXprSmJ0M0RGWU00ZWp1c01zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQBtVuOZ0pj4pyTIxDB2CX8HWCssM_316OaC5hHJqfzS0pafXM1kp7VL_cLQ_aem_1MM05UX3umNDFF6QvKdtiQ

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

Thanks, Karen! For a really quick soup, you can buy cubed ham in the meat department of many grocery stores! ...

2 days ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐Ÿ’™ National Hero Day โ€” Heroes Are All Around Us!

Good morning, everyone!

Today is National Hero Day, a day to recognize the real-life heroes who inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. That's a pretty tall order, isn't it? But what a wonderful thing to strive for!

When we think of heroes, we might picture first responders rushing into danger, teachers who change lives, parents who lead by example, or someone who steps up when nobody else knows what to do.

But you know what? I think we've got an awful lot of heroes right here in our own community.

Living with COPD takes strength. It takes learning, adapting, asking questions, and sometimes finding courage you didn't even know you had. And caregivers? You're right there too, showing up, figuring things out, and doing your best to make someone else's day a little easier.

And then there are the heroes who may never realize the difference they've made. The person who welcomes a new member, shares something they've learned, offers encouragement on a difficult day, or simply says, "I've been there, and you're not alone."

Sometimes heroes do extraordinary things. Other times, they do ordinary things with extraordinary kindness.

You don't have to wear a cape, save the world, or have all the answers to be somebody's hero. Sometimes just showing up, listening, and caring makes a bigger difference than you'll ever know.

So today, let's celebrate those people who light the way for others. And please, don't sell yourself short. You may be making a difference in someone's life without even realizing it.

๐Ÿ’™ Who's a hero in your life? Maybe it's someone here in our community, a caregiver, a friend, or someone whose words or actions have stayed with you for years.

Let's give those heroes a little recognition today. And remember, you just might be somebody's hero too!

2 days ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

Oh - that would be quick!! And I'll bet it would taste just as good as the kind I make when you have to soak the dry beans overnight and then cook them for several hours. Thanks for the recipe, Debbie!...

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿฅ„QUICK HAM AND BEAN SOUP๐Ÿฅ„ 2 medium carrots, sliced2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion1 large clove garlic, minced2 tbsp. butterFour 15.5-ounce cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained 4 cups chicken broth2 cups cubed...

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainYou know that when Garfield wishes everyone a happy Thursday, it is going to be a great day for sure! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
Keep on smiling, friends! 
Think ORANGE! ๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธ

3 days ago

Scallywag32

Scallywag32answered the question I am Wondering if anyone is using the injection of dupixent and if so is it helpful for better breat

My 80-year old father with COPD on 24/7 oxygen was on Dupixent for three months. He says it caused intense itching all over and a rash (which is ongoing to this day). He also claims it caused severe mood fluctuations. The first two weeks, he thought he …
PuzzieTaryn TarverHIcopd - Hawaii State Captainand 2 others also answered the question Puzzieand 4 others also answered the question

3 days ago

Brenda Joy

Brenda Joy

Good morning from this side of the caribean sea. As you in the North are starting My favourite season, here we sre entering our dry season. Lower temperatures, clear and beautful blue skyes and no rain until April next year.  


Justo completed my new exercising routine, more like a warming, stretching routine. So far I still catch my btreath back quickly. 
Anyone here likes to crochet??? I'd love to share some little projects. 


I hope you all have a wonderful week angmf a happy eggnohg season

3 days ago

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  • Coach Brandon - Community ManagerGood morning! What a beautiful picture you painted of your corner of the Caribbean. Clear blue skies, cooler temperatures, and no rain until April sounds pretty darn nice from where Iโ€™m sitting! ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒด



    And good for you for getting that new exercise routine going. Starting with warming up and stretching and paying attention to how your breathing responds sounds like a great way to ease into it. Iโ€™m glad to hear youโ€™re still catching your breath fairly quickly afterward. And crochetโ€”absolutely share those projects!  I have a feeling we may have a few crocheters hiding around here who would love to see what youโ€™re working on and share some of their own!Thanks for giving us a little glimpse into your corner of the world this morning!3 days ago
  • Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State CaptainHi Brenda Joyโ€‹  I don't crochet, but would love to see pictures of what you have made.  Years ago, when one of my granddaughters was 16, she crocheted me a beautifull afghan.  She did her best to teach me how to crochet but I'm all thumbs and never could manage to do it.  We laughed at the thought of a granddaughter teaching the grandmother - it's usually the other way around.๐Ÿ˜†2 days ago
JeanO53

JeanO53

I've recently seen Trelegy commercials on television that start with... "COPD is an ugly reality... ".  Or another one: "COPD is not pretty"
.. I understand that pharmaceutical companies advertise on television to drive patient demand, but the presentation of COPD as "ugly" or "not pretty"??  Use their product and suddenly the sun is shining and you're beautiful, happy and carefree?
. . I'm offended by this type of advertising.  Anyone else??

3 days ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager๐ŸŒŽ Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday โ€” Show Us What You Got!

This week, weโ€™re throwing the theme wide open. Show us one of your favorites! ๐Ÿ“ธ

You know that picture you have that just makes you happy when you see it? Maybe itโ€™s the view from your backyard, a favorite road, a beautiful sunset, someplace you visited years ago, or a spot half a world away.

Thatโ€™s one of my favorite things about Wednesdays around here. For a few minutes, we get to look out through somebody elseโ€™s window and see a little piece of their world. One minute we might be looking at someoneโ€™s flowers, and the next weโ€™re standing on a beach, up in the mountains, or wondering what in the world wandered into somebodyโ€™s backyard. ๐Ÿ˜„

Okayโ€ฆ maybe not that last emoji. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Nope. No laughing emoji either. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Anyway! No rules and no complicated theme this week. Dig through those pictures and show us what youโ€™ve got.

๐Ÿ“ท Whatโ€™s a favorite view, place, or picture youโ€™d love to share with us today?

Letโ€™s see where everybody takes us! ๐ŸŒŽ

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿ‚FALL SPICE BLEND๐Ÿ‚Great to keep on hand during baking season! Wonderful with roasted pumpkin and squash! Adds a sprinkle of warmth to fall drinks! ๐Ÿ3 tbsp. cinnamon2 tsp. ground ginger 2 tsp. nutmeg 1 1/2 tsp. allspice 1 1/2 tsp....

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.