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Coach Brandon - Community Manager 🐔💃 COPD360social is celebrating Dance Like a Chicken Day! 💃🐔

Today feels like the perfect excuse to shake off a little stress, flap those elbows around, and have a laugh together. And honestly… with oxygen tubing, nebulizer cords, walkers, pets underfoot, and surprise coughing fits, some days already feel like an accidental chicken dance competition anyway. 😄

Whether you’re doing the full chicken dance, a toe tap in your chair, a shoulder shimmy, or just laughing at the idea of it, we’d love to hear from you today!

🐥 What song would get you up and moving?
🐥 Have you ever done the Chicken Dance at a wedding or party?
🐥 Bonus points if your pets join in too!

Sometimes the best medicine for the day is simply finding a reason to smile, laugh, and be a little goofy together. So go ahead… fluff those feathers and show us your best moves. 🐔🎶💨

Coach Brandon - Community Manager — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:27:45 GMT

🐔💃 COPD360social is celebrating Dance Like a Chicken Day! 💃🐔Today feels like the perfect excuse to shake off a little stress, flap those elbows around, and have a laugh together. And honestly… with oxygen tubing, nebulizer cords, walkers, pets underfoot, and surprise coughing fits, some days already feel like an accidental chicken dance competition anyway. 😄Whether you’re doing the full chicken dance, a toe tap in your chair, a shoulder shimmy, or just laughing at the idea of it, we’d love to hear from you today!🐥 What song would get you up and moving?🐥 Have you ever done the Chicken Dance at a wedding or party?🐥 Bonus points if your pets join in too!Sometimes the best medicine for the day is simply finding a reason to smile, laugh, and be a little goofy together. So go ahead… fluff those feathers and show us your best moves. 🐔🎶💨
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:14:42 GMT

🔘🔘PORK WRAPS🔘🔘1 tbsp. vegetable oil 16 ounces thin boneless pork chops, sliced into thin strips2 large red bell peppers, sliced into thin strips1 large white onion, thinly sliced3/4 cup BBQ sauce1 large tomato, sliced, then...
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Pipo Not so good

Pipo — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:29:46 GMT

Not so good
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Thought for today, and every day! 🌟

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT

Thought for today, and every day! 🌟
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy Thursday, friends!
Enjoy every minute of your day! All the neat little things add up to one big thing. At the end of the day, you'll have a collection of fond memories! Dogs and cats, lovely flowers, delicious food, refreshing water to stay hydrated, beaming smiles everywhere you look, and some uplifting songs!
Remember, there are always plenty of things to look forward to in each day!
Enjoy your day to the fullest! 😊

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:47:13 GMT

Happy Thursday, friends!Enjoy every minute of your day! All the neat little things add up to one big thing. At the end of the day, you'll have a collection of fond memories! Dogs and cats, lovely flowers, delicious food, refreshing water to stay hydrated, beaming smiles everywhere you look, and some uplifting songs!Remember, there are always plenty of things to look forward to in each day!Enjoy your day to the fullest! 😊
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Louise18 I am newly diagnosed and feeling very scared.

Louise18 — Thu, 14 May 2026 03:45:48 GMT

I am newly diagnosed and feeling very scared.
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Coach Brandon - Community Manager ☀ Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday — Getting Ready for Summer Edition! 🌻

Summer is starting to peek around the corner, and we’d love to see what that looks like in your part of the world!

Are flowers blooming? Do you have a favorite fishing spot, porch view, walking trail, or backyard escape? Maybe you’re planting tomatoes, peppers, herbs… or maybe your biggest summer plan is simply staying cool with a fan and a cold drink nearby. 😄

Share a photo of how you’re getting ready for summer where you are. Big adventures and quiet moments are both welcome here. 💙

Bonus points for garden photos, blooming flowers, curious pets helping in the yard, or veggies that may or may not survive the summer heat. 🌱🐾☀

Coach Brandon - Community Manager — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:43:30 GMT

☀ Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday — Getting Ready for Summer Edition! 🌻Summer is starting to peek around the corner, and we’d love to see what that looks like in your part of the world!Are flowers blooming? Do you have a favorite fishing spot, porch view, walking trail, or backyard escape? Maybe you’re planting tomatoes, peppers, herbs… or maybe your biggest summer plan is simply staying cool with a fan and a cold drink nearby. 😄Share a photo of how you’re getting ready for summer where you are. Big adventures and quiet moments are both welcome here. 💙Bonus points for garden photos, blooming flowers, curious pets helping in the yard, or veggies that may or may not survive the summer heat. 🌱🐾☀
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David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) commented on COPD Foundation Position on Nebulized Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy

David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:38:42 GMT

Note that the referenced 2011 "study" was theoretical and contained no data. During the COVID epidemic there were numerous "cures" and "treatments" that were touted- this being one of them (Bleach also kills viruses but inhaling or injecting bleach...
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:07:18 GMT

🔶️ALL-PURPOSE SALT-FREE SEASONING🔶️Are you looking for ways to cut back on your sodium intake? Here's one way to get started! 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil1 1/2 tsp. parsley flakes1 1/4 tsp. dried savory1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp....
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy Wednesday! Does it seem as though time is ticking away? That's exactly right. It's because time spent here on 360Social is well spent. We could spend such a long time here, learning about COPD, and reading the posts!
We truly appreciate all the posts and pictures our members contribute to our website. Thanks for being a part of this wonderful community! 🧡💙

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Wed, 13 May 2026 07:47:24 GMT

Happy Wednesday! Does it seem as though time is ticking away? That's exactly right. It's because time spent here on 360Social is well spent. We could spend such a long time here, learning about COPD, and reading the posts! We truly appreciate all the posts and pictures our members contribute to our website. Thanks for being a part of this wonderful community! 🧡💙
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das23 commented on COPD Foundation Position on Nebulized Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy

das23 — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:19:22 GMT

It's reported to be dangerous by legitimate medical sources. The information on this site is accurate. Read the info in the LEARN MORE tab above...
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Lucy k Hello I'm new to the community and feel so good about having joined. Lucy K

Lucy k — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:14:30 GMT

Hello I'm new to the community and feel so good about having joined. Lucy K
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Workingonit commented on COPD Foundation Position on Nebulized Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy

Workingonit — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:10:48 GMT

Is there no merit in the study below ? If not, why not ? Thanks. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3108576/...
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Coach Brandon - Community Manager 🌮 Happy Taco Tuesday, COPD360social family! 🌮

Just wanted to do a little check-in and see how everyone’s week is going so far. How are you feeling? Anything on your mind? Any questions we might help with? Sometimes even just saying “today’s been rough” or “today’s been good” can help open the door for someone else too.

If you’re newly diagnosed or new to our community, don’t be shy about saying hello. We’ve got some wonderful members here who truly understand the ups, downs, questions, frustrations, and victories that can come with COPD. We also have a lot of educational materials and resources that may help make things feel a little less overwhelming.

And to our longtime members — if you spot someone new, help us give them a warm welcome. One of the best things about this community is how often complete strangers become friends, support systems, and sometimes even family.

Now for the important Taco Tuesday question…
Soft tacos, crunchy tacos, or “I dropped half the toppings in my oxygen tubing”? 😄

Coach Brandon - Community Manager — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:22:55 GMT

🌮 Happy Taco Tuesday, COPD360social family! 🌮Just wanted to do a little check-in and see how everyone’s week is going so far. How are you feeling? Anything on your mind? Any questions we might help with? Sometimes even just saying “today’s been rough” or “today’s been good” can help open the door for someone else too.If you’re newly diagnosed or new to our community, don’t be shy about saying hello. We’ve got some wonderful members here who truly understand the ups, downs, questions, frustrations, and victories that can come with COPD. We also have a lot of educational materials and resources that may help make things feel a little less overwhelming.And to our longtime members — if you spot someone new, help us give them a warm welcome. One of the best things about this community is how often complete strangers become friends, support systems, and sometimes even family.Now for the important Taco Tuesday question…Soft tacos, crunchy tacos, or “I dropped half the toppings in my oxygen tubing”? 😄
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:06:00 GMT

🔴🔵🟢EASY TACO RICE🔴🔵🟢2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups white rice2 tbsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. cumin1/4 tsp. oregano3 cups water1 tsp. salt2 scallions, sliced In a medium saucepan, place...
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy Tuesday! Yes, you are way cool! Know why? Because you are here, on 360Social, THE place to be! We are all coolsters 😎, because we are here to learn all about COPD, and we are here to make new friends! Friendships here are very valuable. The people here understand what you are going through.
Wishing everyone a mighty fine, easy breathing day! 😊

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:45:03 GMT

Happy Tuesday! Yes, you are way cool! Know why? Because you are here, on 360Social, THE place to be! We are all coolsters 😎, because we are here to learn all about COPD, and we are here to make new friends! Friendships here are very valuable. The people here understand what you are going through.Wishing everyone a mighty fine, easy breathing day! 😊
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Country Good

Country — Tue, 12 May 2026 04:18:38 GMT

Good
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ktm390 answered the question What can I do now, to help future me?

ktm390 — Tue, 12 May 2026 01:35:09 GMT

Hi I also diagnosed stage one mild this year freaked out scared info from here and pulmolagist is don't smoke drink water and excercise sometimes i use the inhaler but not to often get mucus but so far a little shortness of breath if im pushing it i just …
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Tags: Future proofing

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain Monday Morning Music. Love Train by the O'Jays
https://open.spotify.com/track/3QydWuduilMeJIRZCQ83hC?si=7594d6c30240419c

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:47:28 GMT

Monday Morning Music. Love Train by the O'Jayshttps://open.spotify.com/track/3QydWuduilMeJIRZCQ83hC?si=7594d6c30240419c
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Kim H Forgive all my grammar and wording errors.

Kim H — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:33:03 GMT

Forgive all my grammar and wording errors.
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Kim H Continued again. I hope I’m not breaking the rules. I have an appointment to see if I prequalify for a lung transplant. I need to wear a BiPAP at night. That seems to take care of the problem. I haven’t had an asthma attack in quite sometime. I’m hoping since the BiPAP is taking care of my issues. I won’t have further damage. I don’t know how that works when I don’t have all the other symptoms. Does anyone know. I know everyone is different with different circumstances. I used to be a restaurant manager when people could still smoke in restaurants. I was a manager for 15 years until my unfortunate auto accident that ended my management career. That began a downward spiral of bad things happening. I forgot to mention I have cement pulmonary embolism s in both lungs due to a back surgery where he injected to much medical grade cement in the two breaks of my vertebrae. I don’t have osteoporosis, which usually goes along with those kind of brakes. I just was lifting a really heavy box which I could’ve done easily 10 to 15 years beforehand. Any advice, suggestions, experiences, etc. that any of you have I would greatly appreciate. I’m trying to get positive and change my secondary habits in my eating habits because if I don’t, I will die I mean, we all die but a premature death. I just keep thinking I didn’t even smoke. Thank you for allowing me such a l o n g vent. I’m glad to be here.😊

Kim H — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:30:32 GMT

Continued again. I hope I’m not breaking the rules. I have an appointment to see if I prequalify for a lung transplant. I need to wear a BiPAP at night. That seems to take care of the problem. I haven’t had an asthma attack in quite sometime. I’m hoping since the BiPAP is taking care of my issues. I won’t have further damage. I don’t know how that works when I don’t have all the other symptoms. Does anyone know. I know everyone is different with different circumstances. I used to be a restaurant manager when people could still smoke in restaurants. I was a manager for 15 years until my unfortunate auto accident that ended my management career. That began a downward spiral of bad things happening. I forgot to mention I have cement pulmonary embolism s in both lungs due to a back surgery where he injected to much medical grade cement in the two breaks of my vertebrae. I don’t have osteoporosis, which usually goes along with those kind of brakes. I just was lifting a really heavy box which I could’ve done easily 10 to 15 years beforehand. Any advice, suggestions, experiences, etc. that any of you have I would greatly appreciate. I’m trying to get positive and change my secondary habits in my eating habits because if I don’t, I will die I mean, we all die but a premature death. I just keep thinking I didn’t even smoke. Thank you for allowing me such a l o n g vent. I’m glad to be here.😊
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GroovyLit Hi everybody, and Happy Monday! This is for anybody with information on pulmonary health specialists in Seattle, WA.

My husband and I are moving from Austin, TX to Seattle, WA. I will go up on June 1 to find a place for us to live (and to begin to live in a place with a far healthier climate/air quality as soon as possible). I want to proactively reach out to a pulmonologist, immunologist, and asthma doctor this week to begin continuity of care when I arrive. My own doctors are unavailable until next month -- asthma/immunology is on maternity leave and pulmonologist is fully booked until my next scheduled appointment.

Anyone who could make recommendations on the best place to start? I understand UW Washington Medical's system is a global leader in pulmonary health, but looking at their website I'm not seeing an immediate way to reach out and speak to someone about this.

Thanks!

GroovyLit — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:22:50 GMT

Hi everybody, and Happy Monday! This is for anybody with information on pulmonary health specialists in Seattle, WA.My husband and I are moving from Austin, TX to Seattle, WA. I will go up on June 1 to find a place for us to live (and to begin to live in a place with a far healthier climate/air quality as soon as possible). I want to proactively reach out to a pulmonologist, immunologist, and asthma doctor this week to begin continuity of care when I arrive. My own doctors are unavailable until next month -- asthma/immunology is on maternity leave and pulmonologist is fully booked until my next scheduled appointment.Anyone who could make recommendations on the best place to start? I understand UW Washington Medical's system is a global leader in pulmonary health, but looking at their website I'm not seeing an immediate way to reach out and speak to someone about this.Thanks!
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Kim H Continued. I’m sorry for the long post. I was taken two more times by ambulance for the same symptoms. I was also told approximately 6 months before that after another sleep study even when I could tolerate my CPAP mask that my oxygen level was going too low. So I needed supplemental oxygen while sleeping. Again what else?! On my hospital stay approximately two months ago my pulmonologist since 2015 partner told me I had end stage lung disease. I am still in shock. My own pulmonologist did not have the guts to tell me??? Nor did he tell me severe asthma attacks can cause permanent damage to the lungs. I found in the last couple of days a 10 year old medical record from my former PCP whom I first saw for my asthma. It said maybe at risk for COPD. WHAT???? Why didn’t he tell me???? I had 5 back surgeries again since 2015. Surgery 4 and 5 were from slipping and falling from a piece of half frozen onion on the floor of a Walmart store. I had on flat shoes and I wasn’t looking at my phone. The day before my fall that broke my back and required 2 back surgeries within a year. I was working at a busy deli. I always liked active positions. After the fifth back surgery I became very sedentary and my poor eating habits got worse. The only good thing that came out of it was after the second surgery from my Walmart fall. Is I lost my appetite and lost 40 pounds which I needed to do. I did get a settlement but it was not nearly as much money as it should have been. I haven’t be able to work since the last fall at Walmart. I live alone. I am so anger and sad about all of this. It could have been avoided. I don’t wheeze, cough, have any mucus problems. I’m very independent and I want to stay that way as long as possible. I asked for palliative care while hospitalized. Another thing my own pulmonologist at the time did not offer me one bit of hope. The attending physician while I was hospitalized asked me if I thought about a lung transplant when the time came. i need a therapist!!

Kim H — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:17:51 GMT

Continued. I’m sorry for the long post. I was taken two more times by ambulance for the same symptoms. I was also told approximately 6 months before that after another sleep study even when I could tolerate my CPAP mask that my oxygen level was going too low. So I needed supplemental oxygen while sleeping. Again what else?! On my hospital stay approximately two months ago my pulmonologist since 2015 partner told me I had end stage lung disease. I am still in shock. My own pulmonologist did not have the guts to tell me??? Nor did he tell me severe asthma attacks can cause permanent damage to the lungs. I found in the last couple of days a 10 year old medical record from my former PCP whom I first saw for my asthma. It said maybe at risk for COPD. WHAT???? Why didn’t he tell me???? I had 5 back surgeries again since 2015. Surgery 4 and 5 were from slipping and falling from a piece of half frozen onion on the floor of a Walmart store. I had on flat shoes and I wasn’t looking at my phone. The day before my fall that broke my back and required 2 back surgeries within a year. I was working at a busy deli. I always liked active positions. After the fifth back surgery I became very sedentary and my poor eating habits got worse. The only good thing that came out of it was after the second surgery from my Walmart fall. Is I lost my appetite and lost 40 pounds which I needed to do. I did get a settlement but it was not nearly as much money as it should have been. I haven’t be able to work since the last fall at Walmart. I live alone. I am so anger and sad about all of this. It could have been avoided. I don’t wheeze, cough, have any mucus problems. I’m very independent and I want to stay that way as long as possible. I asked for palliative care while hospitalized. Another thing my own pulmonologist at the time did not offer me one bit of hope. The attending physician while I was hospitalized asked me if I thought about a lung transplant when the time came. i need a therapist!!
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GroovyLit Kim -- you also mentioned that you have not been wearing your CPAP mask. The headaches you describe can be caused by hypoxia (lack of oxygen) while you sleep -- in fact, low oxygen could be waking you up to tell you to take a good breath. I had severe sleep Apnea for years before I was willing to have a sleep study. I also have claustrophobia (which makes it next to impossible for me to spend the night in the hospital, unfortunately). If the mask you have tried isn't working for you, demand help to find one that does. There are a lot of different kinds out there to try, many far less expensive than others. I think I went through about every type there is before I settled on one that works for me. I promise -- CPAP (or BiPap, in my case) 'compliance' can be life changing.

GroovyLit — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:16:00 GMT

Kim -- you also mentioned that you have not been wearing your CPAP mask. The headaches you describe can be caused by hypoxia (lack of oxygen) while you sleep -- in fact, low oxygen could be waking you up to tell you to take a good breath. I had severe sleep Apnea for years before I was willing to have a sleep study. I also have claustrophobia (which makes it next to impossible for me to spend the night in the hospital, unfortunately). If the mask you have tried isn't working for you, demand help to find one that does. There are a lot of different kinds out there to try, many far less expensive than others. I think I went through about every type there is before I settled on one that works for me. I promise -- CPAP (or BiPap, in my case) 'compliance' can be life changing.
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Kim H Hello I am a newly diagnosed COPD suffer. I have never smoked. I had very mild asthma when I was 11-12 years old. I did not even need to carry a rescue inhaler for more than 40 years. A year after menopause I had the worst asthma attack I’ve ever had. I continued to have severe asthma attacks. Nothing changed in my environment. I have been rush to resuscitation approximately 10 times. I had been seeing a very well respected, personal pulmonologist. In the last year or so when I would lay down I could not breathe. Geez now what??? So the drudgery of testing ensued. I did a sleep study. I have sleep apnea. More tests. I have a paralyzed diaphragm. More tests to see if I had a hole in my heart (PFO). Negative. I continued to have asthma attacks. The last time I was in resuscitation it took them three hours to get my lungs to open. I have the kind of asthma where my lungs just close. I don’t wheeze or anything like that. They just don’t move air. I was almost intubated. Whew! Dodged that bullet!!! Another thing started to happen. I would start to have what at the time for lack of a better term ‘spells’. I could not get out of bed except to use the bathroom which is just feet from my bed. I had to ask my son to come over and feed the cat it was so bad. After a few days I would snap out of it. No shortness of breathe or anything else. Just weakness and sleeping all the time. My PCP had retired and it took me a while to find a new one. I told my new PCP about my ‘spells’. He told me to call him the minute it happened, call him. Well the nest time it happened my head hurt so much when I woke up and I was so weak I called 911. I forgot to add due to a very serious auto accident I was in I had become very claustrophobic. I could not tolerate the CPAP mask. Plus all the severe asthma attacks had only reinforced my claustrophobia. So I was told the CO2 level in my blood was almost off their chart it was so high.

Kim H — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:45:40 GMT

Hello I am a newly diagnosed COPD suffer. I have never smoked. I had very mild asthma when I was 11-12 years old. I did not even need to carry a rescue inhaler for more than 40 years. A year after menopause I had the worst asthma attack I’ve ever had. I continued to have severe asthma attacks. Nothing changed in my environment. I have been rush to resuscitation approximately 10 times. I had been seeing a very well respected, personal pulmonologist. In the last year or so when I would lay down I could not breathe. Geez now what??? So the drudgery of testing ensued. I did a sleep study. I have sleep apnea. More tests. I have a paralyzed diaphragm. More tests to see if I had a hole in my heart (PFO). Negative. I continued to have asthma attacks. The last time I was in resuscitation it took them three hours to get my lungs to open. I have the kind of asthma where my lungs just close. I don’t wheeze or anything like that. They just don’t move air. I was almost intubated. Whew! Dodged that bullet!!! Another thing started to happen. I would start to have what at the time for lack of a better term ‘spells’. I could not get out of bed except to use the bathroom which is just feet from my bed. I had to ask my son to come over and feed the cat it was so bad. After a few days I would snap out of it. No shortness of breathe or anything else. Just weakness and sleeping all the time. My PCP had retired and it took me a while to find a new one. I told my new PCP about my ‘spells’. He told me to call him the minute it happened, call him. Well the nest time it happened my head hurt so much when I woke up and I was so weak I called 911. I forgot to add due to a very serious auto accident I was in I had become very claustrophobic. I could not tolerate the CPAP mask. Plus all the severe asthma attacks had only reinforced my claustrophobia. So I was told the CO2 level in my blood was almost off their chart it was so high.
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