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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy terrific Tuesday, friends!
I hope your day will be peachy-keen!
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:39:08 GMT

Happy terrific Tuesday, friends! I hope your day will be peachy-keen!🍑 🧡
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain WOOHOO! We have reached 66,000 members! 🤩

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:12:33 GMT

WOOHOO! We have reached 66,000 members! 🤩
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HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain answered the question Are long haul flights advisable

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:14:35 GMT

Your uncle needs to ask his provider. Some patients who normally don’t need O2 need it for altitudes, including flying where the cabin is pressurized to 5000-8000 feet, especially in longer flights. A High Altitude Simulation Test (HAST) can help …
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Nikola asked the question Are long haul flights advisable

Nikola — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:38:25 GMT

My uncle has copd. He does not need oxygen. He wants to take a long haul flight. Is it advisable and will he need any additional support ie nose spray as well as inhaler
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Caroline West Virginia State Captain answered the question any 57 yo with 21% FEV

Caroline West Virginia State Captain — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:31:42 GMT

Try the pulmonary rehab. I learned so many valuable tips that help in my daily life.
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Community Announcements added a new article Immunizations and COPD: A Preventive Tool That Starts with a Trusted Conversation

Community Announcements — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:33:51 GMT

This post was written by Tralisa Willis, MEd, CHWI.

Immunizations can play a fundamental role in managing the quality of life of a person living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Conversations with medical providers regarding the importance of vaccines for illnesses such as influenza, pneumococcal disease, COVID-19, and other respiratory infections can have a great impact on vaccination uptake.

Alongside smoking cessation, evidence-based treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation, physical activity, and individualized action plans, recommended vaccines can help reduce the impact of preventable respiratory illnesses.

Health care providers play a critical role in helping patients understand how vaccinations support their overall lung health.3 A strong recommendation paired with clear, respectful communication can help patients make informed decisions and feel supported throughout the process.

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brydy answered the question any 57 yo with 21% FEV

brydy — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:59:46 GMT

welcome to 360! I agree w Jean that pulmonary rehab is a good place to start. the program is more than just exercise too, they can help u learn to navigate daily life, breathing techniques etc. its a rly valuable program. I would prob be asking why the …
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JeanO53 answered the question any 57 yo with 21% FEV

JeanO53 — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:50:31 GMT

Hi [UM_ID:72887] - Welcome to 360Social. Lots of good information and support from community members! I'm 73 years old. My last spirometry test was a few years ago and came in at 45. I due for another one and expect that number will be lower. .. The best …
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MLT0715 asked the question any 57 yo with 21% FEV

MLT0715 — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:20:11 GMT

Hi everyone, I’m 57 years old and recently had a spirometry test where my FEV1 dropped from 30% down to 21% (GOLD Stage 3/4). I haven't had any recent flare-ups, colds, or changes in my mucus, and I'm not on supplemental oxygen. My Alpha-1 test came …
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Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain [UM_ID:17553] - are you OK? Do you have power? I read where some 130,000 are without power on your island.

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:11:57 GMT

[UM_ID:17553] - are you OK? Do you have power? I read where some 130,000 are without power on your island.
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JeanO53 Do you think we'll get 6 more members today? Tomorrow? Get ready to celebrate! 💥 🎉

JeanO53 — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:08:04 GMT

Do you think we'll get 6 more members today? Tomorrow? Get ready to celebrate! 💥 🎉
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Coach Brandon - Community Manager ♻ A Little Thrift Shop Thinking for Monday...

Apparently today is National Thrift Shop Day, and it got me thinking—not everything worth passing along has to fit in a shopping bag.

Sometimes the best things we can give someone else are the things we've picked up along the way.

Maybe it's a breathing tip that made your day a little easier. A trick for getting through the grocery store without wearing yourself out. Something you learned about oxygen, traveling, medications, or pacing yourself. Maybe it's simply a piece of advice someone once gave you when you really needed it.

That's one of my favorite things about this community. We take what we've learned—sometimes the hard way—and pass it along. Someone else picks it up, makes it their own, and maybe their day gets a little easier because of it.

So, in honor of Thrift Shop Day, let's do a little reuse, renew, and pass it on.

What's one tip, trick, or piece of wisdom you've picked up along your COPD journey that you'd happily hand down to someone else? 💙♻

Coach Brandon - Community Manager — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:27:51 GMT

♻ A Little Thrift Shop Thinking for Monday...Apparently today is National Thrift Shop Day, and it got me thinking—not everything worth passing along has to fit in a shopping bag.Sometimes the best things we can give someone else are the things we've picked up along the way.Maybe it's a breathing tip that made your day a little easier. A trick for getting through the grocery store without wearing yourself out. Something you learned about oxygen, traveling, medications, or pacing yourself. Maybe it's simply a piece of advice someone once gave you when you really needed it.That's one of my favorite things about this community. We take what we've learned—sometimes the hard way—and pass it along. Someone else picks it up, makes it their own, and maybe their day gets a little easier because of it.So, in honor of Thrift Shop Day, let's do a little reuse, renew, and pass it on.What's one tip, trick, or piece of wisdom you've picked up along your COPD journey that you'd happily hand down to someone else? 💙♻
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Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain Monday music.
Song Sung Blue Neil Diamond
https://open.spotify.com/track/4FZ8wtTaOAbYvyChBt4GEQ?si=8cb5e997811f4970

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:18:09 GMT

Monday music.Song Sung Blue Neil Diamondhttps://open.spotify.com/track/4FZ8wtTaOAbYvyChBt4GEQ?si=8cb5e997811f4970
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HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain answered the question How long do you live with severe emphysema

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:49:12 GMT

Like [UM_ID:423], I’ve lived over 26 years with severe emphysema and plan to live a lot longer. It’s important to work closely with a good medical team, learn all you can and take good care of your overall health. The more we do, the more we CAN do
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:45:13 GMT

✴️COFFEE SMOOTHIE✴️1 medium banana, sliced and frozen1/2 cup brewed coffee, chilled1/2 cup milk of your choice1/4 cup rolled oatsSpoonful of nut butter of your choicePlace all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy,...
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy magnificent Monday, everyone!
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, take a seat, and join in the conversations here on 360Social!
Have a marvelous Monday, friends! 😊

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:38:39 GMT

Happy magnificent Monday, everyone! Pour yourself a cup of coffee, take a seat, and join in the conversations here on 360Social! Have a marvelous Monday, friends! 😊
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Jenel 😭. In the hospital with COPD /bronchitis

Jenel — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:56:15 GMT

😭. In the hospital with COPD /bronchitis
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Jenel I am trying to figure out how to find a way to strengthen my lungs. I quit everything I start, need to looks like 40 lbs, bad knees and back. COPD and I want to get better but I just kinda quit. My lung.compacity is at 74% I get chronic bronchitis had asthma since I was 7. I just don't know how to start when I gave up already. I really don't want to die or get where j can't do anything..

Jenel — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:55:15 GMT

I am trying to figure out how to find a way to strengthen my lungs. I quit everything I start, need to looks like 40 lbs, bad knees and back. COPD and I want to get better but I just kinda quit. My lung.compacity is at 74% I get chronic bronchitis had asthma since I was 7. I just don't know how to start when I gave up already. I really don't want to die or get where j can't do anything..
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Caroline West Virginia State Captain answered the question Ohtuvayre ??? Any feedback would be helpful!

Caroline West Virginia State Captain — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:02:01 GMT

I have to agree with DebbierB. I take 4 medications daily and a fifth one when needed. To the average person, this makes no sense, but COPD is a different animal. At first when I was prescribed Singulair and then another antihistamine, I thought that I …
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain answered the question Ohtuvayre ??? Any feedback would be helpful!

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:36:07 GMT

Some people use 5 or more medications on a daily basis, myself included. Each patient is different in the way they receive treatments.
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Coach Brandon - Community Manager 🤣 IT’S NATIONAL TELL A JOKE DAY! 🤣

All right, 360social… I feel like this is one of those holidays we really shouldn't let go to waste. 😏

Today's assignment is simple:

MAKE. US. LAUGH. 😂

Let's face it—COPD isn't funny. But some of the ridiculous stuff that happens while living with COPD? Oh, we've got material. And caregivers…don't even pretend you don't have stories. 🤣

Ever been clotheslined by oxygen tubing in your own house?
Had your concentrator suddenly make a noise that had you wondering whether to call the DME company or NASA? 🚀
Walked halfway across the room before realizing your oxygen tubing had other plans?
Or had one of those moments where you just looked at each other and thought, “Well…add THAT to the list.” 😂

Sometimes you've just gotta laugh.

Not because everything is easy. Not because COPD magically takes the day off. But because a good laugh can sneak into a hard day and give us exactly the little break we needed.

So today, let's hear it!

😂 Got a joke?
🤣 A ridiculous COPD moment?
😜 A caregiver story you've been waiting for an excuse to tell?
🙄 A joke so terrible we may regret asking?

Bring. It. On.

And yes, Dad jokes are allowed. I'm not saying they're encouraged…but this is a judgment-free community. Mostly. 😂

Happy National Tell a Joke Day, 360social!

Let's see if we can get this whole place laughing today.

I'll be waiting in the comments…and preparing myself for the groaners! 🤣

Coach Brandon - Community Manager — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:43:41 GMT

🤣 IT’S NATIONAL TELL A JOKE DAY! 🤣All right, 360social… I feel like this is one of those holidays we really shouldn't let go to waste. 😏Today's assignment is simple:MAKE. US. LAUGH. 😂Let's face it—COPD isn't funny. But some of the ridiculous stuff that happens while living with COPD? Oh, we've got material. And caregivers…don't even pretend you don't have stories. 🤣Ever been clotheslined by oxygen tubing in your own house?Had your concentrator suddenly make a noise that had you wondering whether to call the DME company or NASA? 🚀Walked halfway across the room before realizing your oxygen tubing had other plans?Or had one of those moments where you just looked at each other and thought, “Well…add THAT to the list.” 😂Sometimes you've just gotta laugh.Not because everything is easy. Not because COPD magically takes the day off. But because a good laugh can sneak into a hard day and give us exactly the little break we needed.So today, let's hear it!😂 Got a joke?🤣 A ridiculous COPD moment?😜 A caregiver story you've been waiting for an excuse to tell?🙄 A joke so terrible we may regret asking?Bring. It. On.And yes, Dad jokes are allowed. I'm not saying they're encouraged…but this is a judgment-free community. Mostly. 😂Happy National Tell a Joke Day, 360social!Let's see if we can get this whole place laughing today.I'll be waiting in the comments…and preparing myself for the groaners! 🤣
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Dusty4 answered the question Ohtuvayre ??? Any feedback would be helpful!

Dusty4 — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:36:24 GMT

No you are taking too much of the same medication change doctors if you can or get a good pulmonologist to review your medications Ohtuvayre is good but very expensive Medicare & and your supplement ins will pay for it. Good Luck D
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Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain answered the question How long do you live with severe emphysema

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:57:10 GMT

Hi [UM_ID:72876] Welcome to 360Social. I've lived for more than 25 years with very severe COPD, plus some other comorbidities.. But each of us is different. No one can make that prediction, but we CAN do everything possible to halt the progression. …
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy Sunday, friends! Wishing everyone a bright and cheery day, filled with sunshine and smiles! 🌞😀

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:38:22 GMT

Happy Sunday, friends! Wishing everyone a bright and cheery day, filled with sunshine and smiles! 🌞😀
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HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain We are pretty lucky—most of the wind and rain is on Kona side of Big Island. Coconut leaves are falling and a hazard—on roadways and anywhere they are.

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:19:01 GMT

We are pretty lucky—most of the wind and rain is on Kona side of Big Island. Coconut leaves are falling and a hazard—on roadways and anywhere they are.
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