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Coach Brandon - Community Manager I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Hopefully you were able to slow things down a little today, enjoy some time with the people you care about, or maybe just put your feet up and do absolutely nothing for a while. That counts too!

As we wrap up the long weekend, I just wanted to wish all of our 360social family a really good start to the week ahead.

Take good care of yourselves, everybody. Here’s hoping it’s a good week for all of us!

Coach Brandon - Community Manager — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:15:07 GMT

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! 🇺🇸Hopefully you were able to slow things down a little today, enjoy some time with the people you care about, or maybe just put your feet up and do absolutely nothing for a while. That counts too! As we wrap up the long weekend, I just wanted to wish all of our 360social family a really good start to the week ahead.Take good care of yourselves, everybody. Here’s hoping it’s a good week for all of us!
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HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain Happy News! So far, most of our state has been spared from the worst effects of the storm/hurricane Lowell, which is near our state. Fingers crossed it continues to go away from our state instead of coming nearer.

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:03:48 GMT

Happy News! So far, most of our state has been spared from the worst effects of the storm/hurricane Lowell, which is near our state. Fingers crossed it continues to go away from our state instead of coming nearer.
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JENNC newbie. My mom has severe end stage copd im her sole caregiver. Any advice?

JENNC — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:21:19 GMT

newbie. My mom has severe end stage copd im her sole caregiver. Any advice?
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Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain Music for a Monday
"There" Dolly Parton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0AxM59spL8

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:28:33 GMT

Music for a Monday"There" Dolly Partonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0AxM59spL8
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy Labor Day, everyone!
Today's Tip: STAY STRONG!
You've got this! You can do anything you set your mind to do! Have a 5-Star Day, friends! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:41:39 GMT

Happy Labor Day, everyone! Today's Tip: STAY STRONG! You've got this! You can do anything you set your mind to do! Have a 5-Star Day, friends! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Liza M View of downtown Manhattan from Brooklyn. I took a magical walk and also got to see a beautiful marriage proposal.! I was blessed to be with two wonderful friends. Oh what a night!

Liza M — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:07:07 GMT

View of downtown Manhattan from Brooklyn. I took a magical walk and also got to see a beautiful marriage proposal.! I was blessed to be with two wonderful friends. Oh what a night!
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:26:20 GMT

🟤EASY STOVETOP "BAKED" BEANS🟤1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. salt1 very small onion, finely diced Two 15-ounce cans navy OR pinto beans, OR a combination of the two, rinsed and drained1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4...
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Coach Brandon - Community Manager ⏰ Today is Fight Procrastination Day!

Well… I was going to write something about this earlier, but I kept putting it off. 😏

All joking aside, procrastination can look a little different when you're living with COPD or caring for someone who is. Sometimes we put things off because they're not easy, they're overwhelming, or life just keeps putting something else at the top of the list.

And with this being a long holiday weekend, maybe that extra day gives us a little breathing room to take a bigger look at the picture.

Is there an appointment you've been meaning to make? Have you thought about looking into pulmonary rehab? Are there vaccines you want to talk with your health care provider about as we head toward fall and flu season? Maybe there's a bigger conversation about planning ahead that you've been avoiding because, well… nobody exactly wakes up excited to tackle that one.

But procrastination can work the other way too.

How many times have you said, “I'll rest later” or “I'll take some time for myself after I get everything else done”?

Sometimes the thing we need to stop putting off is taking care of ourselves.

So maybe this extra day isn't about getting everything checked off the list. Maybe it's about choosing one thing you've been putting off—whether that's making a call, asking a question, having a conversation, taking a break, or finally letting somebody else help for a change.

💬 What's one thing you've been putting off that might be worth giving a little attention this weekend?

Oh, and apparently it's also National Coffee Ice Cream Day. 🍨☕

That is one thing I see absolutely NO reason to procrastinate on. 😂

Priorities, people. Priorities.

Coach Brandon - Community Manager — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:08:39 GMT

⏰ Today is Fight Procrastination Day!Well… I was going to write something about this earlier, but I kept putting it off. 😏All joking aside, procrastination can look a little different when you're living with COPD or caring for someone who is. Sometimes we put things off because they're not easy, they're overwhelming, or life just keeps putting something else at the top of the list.And with this being a long holiday weekend, maybe that extra day gives us a little breathing room to take a bigger look at the picture.Is there an appointment you've been meaning to make? Have you thought about looking into pulmonary rehab? Are there vaccines you want to talk with your health care provider about as we head toward fall and flu season? Maybe there's a bigger conversation about planning ahead that you've been avoiding because, well… nobody exactly wakes up excited to tackle that one.But procrastination can work the other way too.How many times have you said, “I'll rest later” or “I'll take some time for myself after I get everything else done”?Sometimes the thing we need to stop putting off is taking care of ourselves.So maybe this extra day isn't about getting everything checked off the list. Maybe it's about choosing one thing you've been putting off—whether that's making a call, asking a question, having a conversation, taking a break, or finally letting somebody else help for a change.💬 What's one thing you've been putting off that might be worth giving a little attention this weekend?Oh, and apparently it's also National Coffee Ice Cream Day. 🍨☕That is one thing I see absolutely NO reason to procrastinate on. 😂Priorities, people. Priorities.
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy Sunday, friends! Wishing everyone a bee-u-tee-ful day, buzzing with happiness! 🐝 I hope your day will bee as sweet as honey! 🍯 And, while you're buzzing around, don't forget to click on the LEARN MORE tab at the top of the page! Lots of educational information there! ✅️

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:42:56 GMT

Happy Sunday, friends! Wishing everyone a bee-u-tee-ful day, buzzing with happiness! 🐝 I hope your day will bee as sweet as honey! 🍯 And, while you're buzzing around, don't forget to click on the LEARN MORE tab at the top of the page! Lots of educational information there! ✅️
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Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain It's been a crazy day - first, my power went out, even though there was no storm anywhere close. 10 other homes also lost power. Turns out that the wiring in my meter box had decided to catch on fire!!! I don't know how it ended up affecting 10 homes, but it did. Luckily, it's away from the house. So, the power company came out, did a few things, left, and I got a text saying it was back on. Nope - so they came back out, 2 trucks this time. It was 87 degrees in my house by then, and even hotter outside. Right before they got it back up, a storm had rolled in, with a tornado warning!!! So I went outside and alerted the guys working and then went inside again and sat in my guest bathroom which is the room with the least amount of windows. I have no basement. The power came back on very soon after that, but for the last hour or so there's been a terrible thunderstorm. I'm amazed that the power didn't go out again! But if there was a tornado, it didn't touch down close to me, and I really hope there wasn't one anywhere else in the town. It's finally cooling down inside. 81 deg now.

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:59:24 GMT

It's been a crazy day - first, my power went out, even though there was no storm anywhere close. 10 other homes also lost power. Turns out that the wiring in my meter box had decided to catch on fire!!! I don't know how it ended up affecting 10 homes, but it did. Luckily, it's away from the house. So, the power company came out, did a few things, left, and I got a text saying it was back on. Nope - so they came back out, 2 trucks this time. It was 87 degrees in my house by then, and even hotter outside. Right before they got it back up, a storm had rolled in, with a tornado warning!!! So I went outside and alerted the guys working and then went inside again and sat in my guest bathroom which is the room with the least amount of windows. I have no basement. The power came back on very soon after that, but for the last hour or so there's been a terrible thunderstorm. I'm amazed that the power didn't go out again! But if there was a tornado, it didn't touch down close to me, and I really hope there wasn't one anywhere else in the town. It's finally cooling down inside. 81 deg now.
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thehlk Dr. Mannino, this is my first ever PFT. I have mild emphysema on ct scan last year. My pulmonologist sent a message after reviewing the pft that says “No evidence of COPD.” but no other explanation. Do you agree with this? With my ratio right at 70 should I assume COPD is knocking on my door?

thehlk — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:34:55 GMT

Dr. Mannino, this is my first ever PFT. I have mild emphysema on ct scan last year. My pulmonologist sent a message after reviewing the pft that says “No evidence of COPD.” but no other explanation. Do you agree with this? With my ratio right at 70 should I assume COPD is knocking on my door?
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HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain COVID is circulating again. I’ve read it’s a bad strain and our friend says she has a patient who has had it 3 weeks & counting and another has had it one month & counting. I’m getting my mRNA covid booster tomorrow with my husband.

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:53:02 GMT

COVID is circulating again. I’ve read it’s a bad strain and our friend says she has a patient who has had it 3 weeks & counting and another has had it one month & counting. I’m getting my mRNA covid booster tomorrow with my husband.
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happy Saturday on this very orange day! Orange is OUR color! 🧡 I know that you all wear it well! Have an awesome day, friends! 😀

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:36:25 GMT

Happy Saturday on this very orange day! Orange is OUR color! 🧡 I know that you all wear it well! Have an awesome day, friends! 😀
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Ramu Fine. Thanks

Ramu — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:14:02 GMT

Fine. Thanks
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Coach Brandon - Community Manager 🌺 Aloha from Hawaii! 🌺
Our wonderful friend Val wanted us to help share an exciting event coming up for the COPD community.

The 20th Annual COPD Education Day, hosted by the Hawaii COPD Coalition, will take place on Friday, September 4, 2026, and whether you're living with COPD, bronchiectasis, NTM, chronic bronchitis, asthma, or caring for someone who is, there's something for everyone.

The event features presentations from healthcare professionals on topics including:
🫁 COPD, NTM & Bronchiectasis
💊 Advances in COPD treatments🌿 Complementary therapies
🏃 Exercising when breathing is difficult
✈ Traveling with COPD
🔍 Separating medical facts from fiction

The event is FREE and includes a light lunch for registered attendees. If you aren't in Hawaii, don't worry—the educational sessions will also be streamed live on Zoom for those who register in advance.

📅 Date: Friday, September 4, 2026

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (Hawaii Time) (3pm Eastern)

➡ Learn more and register: https://www.hawaiicopd.org

A big thank-you to Val and everyone with the Hawaii COPD Coalition for continuing this incredible tradition for 20 years. Education, connection, and support can make such a difference, and it's wonderful to see opportunities like this available both in person and online.

If you're planning to attend—whether in Hawaii or on Zoom—we'd love to hear about it! 🌺🫁

Coach Brandon - Community Manager — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:59:23 GMT

🌺 Aloha from Hawaii! 🌺Our wonderful friend Val wanted us to help share an exciting event coming up for the COPD community.The 20th Annual COPD Education Day, hosted by the Hawaii COPD Coalition, will take place on Friday, September 4, 2026, and whether you're living with COPD, bronchiectasis, NTM, chronic bronchitis, asthma, or caring for someone who is, there's something for everyone.The event features presentations from healthcare professionals on topics including:🫁 COPD, NTM & Bronchiectasis💊 Advances in COPD treatments🌿 Complementary therapies🏃 Exercising when breathing is difficult✈ Traveling with COPD🔍 Separating medical facts from fictionThe event is FREE and includes a light lunch for registered attendees. If you aren't in Hawaii, don't worry—the educational sessions will also be streamed live on Zoom for those who register in advance.📅 Date: Friday, September 4, 2026⏰ Time: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (Hawaii Time) (3pm Eastern)➡ Learn more and register: https://www.hawaiicopd.orgA big thank-you to Val and everyone with the Hawaii COPD Coalition for continuing this incredible tradition for 20 years. Education, connection, and support can make such a difference, and it's wonderful to see opportunities like this available both in person and online.If you're planning to attend—whether in Hawaii or on Zoom—we'd love to hear about it! 🌺🫁
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Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain I just wanted to remind everyone that this afternoon at 3:30 Eastern time, HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain's Annual COPD Education Day will be online for us to join. She always has excellent speakers, and works hard to make it an interesting and educational day for those both in oerson and those of us there virtually.

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Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:58:35 GMT

I just wanted to remind everyone that this afternoon at 3:30 Eastern time, HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain's Annual COPD Education Day will be online for us to join. She always has excellent speakers, and works hard to make it an interesting and educational day for those both in oerson and those of us there virtually. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81099798357?pwd=aui1RSmThMgfUDQIwzNmBCDWyOHZo7.1 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81099798357?pwd=aui1RSmThMgfUDQIwzNmBCDWyOHZo7.1 ; https://meet.google.com/zxp-kkfb-rpc
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JeanO53 Happy Fluff & Feathery Friday!
This eagle has become a regular visitor to several of the parks along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
.. This sighting was about 2 weeks ago at the small Mill Pond along the Oak Creek Parkway.
I watched it for awhile and then heard it "chortle" - eagle call. I waited awhile to see if there was a mate in the area, but no such luck. I love that I live in a large city, can drive about 15 miles and see such wonderful sights.

JeanO53 — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:45:29 GMT

Happy Fluff & Feathery Friday!This eagle has become a regular visitor to several of the parks along the Lake Michigan shoreline... This sighting was about 2 weeks ago at the small Mill Pond along the Oak Creek Parkway.I watched it for awhile and then heard it "chortle" - eagle call. I waited awhile to see if there was a mate in the area, but no such luck. I love that I live in a large city, can drive about 15 miles and see such wonderful sights.
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/american-regent-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-three-lots-epinephrine-injection-usp-30-mg-30?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:20:01 GMT

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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:55:19 GMT

🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫Today's recipe is dedicated to our community manager, Brandon. A little birdie told me that Brandon and his Mom enjoy eating mushrooms! 😊3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 1 small onion, finely diced2 1/2...
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Rican 16 Hope you get better.as for me.im having a terrible time with my COPD.my breathing is horrible and I need sleep n seem not to be able to due to my coughing n mucus which is terribly very hard for me to bring up..I'm on an inhaler n nebulizer yet hard for that mucus to bring up n to let me breathe

Rican 16 — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:50:00 GMT

Hope you get better.as for me.im having a terrible time with my COPD.my breathing is horrible and I need sleep n seem not to be able to due to my coughing n mucus which is terribly very hard for me to bring up..I'm on an inhaler n nebulizer yet hard for that mucus to bring up n to let me breathe
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Rican 16 Hi everyone in new here

Rican 16 — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:43:24 GMT

Hi everyone in new here
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain Happiest Fluffy Friday ever, from little Bonkers Gordon! This wee kitten was found outside, at my sister's house. He was bottle fed. His brother and sister have been placed in good homes. My sister and her husband have decided that this little guy is going to live with them, so he has a nice furever home!

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:41:40 GMT

Happiest Fluffy Friday ever, from little Bonkers Gordon! This wee kitten was found outside, at my sister's house. He was bottle fed. His brother and sister have been placed in good homes. My sister and her husband have decided that this little guy is going to live with them, so he has a nice furever home!
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:34:53 GMT

Pea Soup is so delicious, and so nutritious! I'm glad you enjoy eating it, Jean! 🫛...
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JeanO53 commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

JeanO53 — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:27:18 GMT

Wow... this sounds so interesting. I love hummus and I really like peas. Amy's Pea Soup is one of my "go to"s when I want something simple for lunch or dinner. I actually dip naan in the soup, so it sounds like this could be a cool version of...
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Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain Today is our CEO Dr Jean's birthday!! It's not too late to wish her a Happy Birthday and hope that she had a terrific day!!
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Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:29:16 GMT

Today is our CEO Dr Jean's birthday!! It's not too late to wish her a Happy Birthday and hope that she had a terrific day!!https://bmacards.com/ts1bK9
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DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

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JeanO53 commented on Eating Well: From Debbie B’s Kitchen to Yours

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