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Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐ŸŒ Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday โ€” Thanksgiving Edition! ๐Ÿฆƒ

Itโ€™s Wednesday, and that means itโ€™s time to share a view from your corner of the world! ๐Ÿ“ธ
Show us one of your favorite spots โ€” something that brings you joy, comfort, or a moment of calm.

And since itโ€™s Thanksgiving week, feel free to share a special seasonal photo too โ€” a cozy scene, a family tradition, something youโ€™re grateful for, or even a little peek at your holiday preparations. ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ’›

Whether itโ€™s your usual view or something festive for the holiday, weโ€™d love to see it. Letโ€™s fill 360social with beautiful sights, gratitude, and the warmth of our community. ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Whoโ€™s ready to share their corner of the world today?

1 day ago

Misty Green COPDF Research

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2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

Hi friends!
It doesn't matter what kind of feast you're digging into on this day of thanks.
What matters most is what and who you are thankful for! 
Thank you, everyone for being an important part of this community! 

1 hour ago

brydy

brydy

Wishing all 360 members who celebrate today a Happy Thanksgiving. have a blessed easy breathing day everyone! 

1 hour ago

das23

das23

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Everyone ๐Ÿฆƒ

4 hours ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Happy Thanksgiving from the Turkeys ๐Ÿ˜€
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6 hours ago

LFAOMGA

LFAOMGA

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone !!!  For those of you who may need some advice on roasting your first ever Turkey you can always call the Butterball Turkey Talk Hotline at 1-800-288-8372 

7 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainBest wishes for a wonderful, bountiful Thanksgiving Day! ๐Ÿ˜€

11 hours ago

SaraAnn

SaraAnnanswered the question Is it possible for a lung Dr to miss diagnosed some one with COPD and it just be long COVID?

Yes I've seen the lung specialist, it took 6 months for them to see me after my initial diagnosis at the ER, I've done blood tests, lung function tests, scans, ex rays etc. my ex rays and like all come back as unremarkable, I have no clue as to the …
HIcopd - Hawaii State CaptainDavid Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )Kristen Szymonik, BS, RRT, AE-C (Assistant Director of Education)and 1 other also answered the question HIcopd - Hawaii State Captainand 3 others also answered the question

12 hours ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Problems with blood pressure medication

My cardiologist and pulmonologist work together because as my cardiologist has stated what the heart likes the lungs do not. I am on the lowest dose of 3 blood pressure medications to lessen the strain on the lungs.
das23 also answered the question das23 also answered the question

16 hours ago

KingDeath83

KingDeath83spending time at the zoo lol

17 hours ago

KingDeath83

KingDeath83

Just wanted to tell everyone Happy Thanksgiving and hope you all have a healthy and wonderful day. Very cold in iowa today so breathings a little rough but learning the pursed breathings helping alot. I may take up the harmonica why not.

17 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainA holiday message from the Eating Well Blog:
Eat your turnips! ๐Ÿ˜„

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain          ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸšจRECALL ALERT๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ


I just came across this. You can look it up to read more details. 

1 day ago

John bourbeau

John bourbeau

Fine, glad to join the group to learn more and hopefully contribute.

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿฅ„FRUIT CUPS๐Ÿฅ„Great for the little ones to enjoy this Thanksgiving!1/2 cup blackberries 1/2 cup chopped kiwi fruit 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments1/2 cup chopped strawberries 1/2 cup chopped pineapple Layer the fruit in dessert...

1 day ago

netmouse

netmouseasked the question: Prices for Drugs in Medicareโ€™s Second Round of Negotiations

From the NY Times today, below is the new list for negotiated drugs prices for Medicare plans by the federal government. Several are for lungs. I have not included the full article as the rhetoric is full of political quotes that I find to be …

1 day ago

Phyliss DiLorenzo NJ State Captain

Phyliss DiLorenzo NJ State CaptainJust wanted to wish everyone at 360 a very happy Thanksgiving!  

1 day ago

Danforth55

Danforth55

Today is day three w no smokes or vape. Using the 21 mg patch but that feels too strong. I cut them in half feels better. Also using the 4mg cherry lozenges as needed. Havent put three days together in years. Headed to mu pulmoologist in an hour to discuss my third ct scan in two years and to have a pft I am sure. CT scan showed "trace emphysema and mild chronic interstitial lung disease". I pit the patch on as soon as I wake up. Headed to Richmond to be w family for Thanksgiving. Just keeping the quit to myself no need to blab about me. Been 55 years of this. Im sure people tjink I am a forgone conclusion at this point. Thats ok. If I have a vape or cig I get 10 seconds of pleasue and then worry and remorse and having to feed the addiction all damn day. So much work. Thats what smoking has become. Dont eant this anymore and hate having this diagnosis. I know I know it could be eay worse. But still I have it and I did it to myself. Stable, no change in two years. Happy Thanksgiving holiday to all. Will see how my numbers look. "Stable chest CT since 10/11/2024 including minimal chronic interstitial lung disease, trace pulmonary emphysema"

1 day ago

PaulRT

PaulRTanswered the question How bad is this going to get?

I've only just arrived here, so forgive me for butting in, but like you I'm stage 3, but I can vouch for the fact that giving up the cigarettes is an absolute game changer, or at least it was for me. I gave up about 5 years ago and the difference in my …
Amelia (Millie ) โค๏ธDavid Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )Caroline West Virginia State Captainand 2 others also answered the question Amelia (Millie ) โค๏ธand 4 others also answered the question

1 day ago

PaulRT

PaulRTasked the question: Problems with blood pressure medication

Hi I'm new here, so hi folks. I have stage three Emphysema and recently my doctor started me on blood pressure medication, I've tried Amlodipine and Ramipril but both seem to have made my breathing much worse than it was, where I can only walk half as …

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Wednesday, friends! As we approach Thanksgiving, I would like to take a moment to say that I am truly thankful for all of you! You are a big part of my daily life, and you are very much appreciated! ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›

1 day ago

lizjb

lizjbanswered the question Anyone having luck using Ohtuvayre?

Ive only been on it for a few werks but ladt couple of days have noticed diarreha snd stomach ache, anyone else?
Upstate NY MikeSuviTom.Eand 1 other also answered the question Upstate NY Mikeand 3 others also answered the question

1 day ago

Eils

Eils

Hi everyone. I hope you are all feeling well. I am a caregiver to my dad. He has resp failure type 2, on bipap at night time. Emphasemia and congestive heart failure. He does not sleep at night time, he wears his bipap at nighttime. My sister and I stay over night with him, he does not sleep and wondering does anyone else have this problem and how they manage it. Thanking you in advance. 

1 day ago

Rhonda1217

Rhonda1217

Good afternoon. Iโ€™m new to the group. 59 years young. Female. I was diagnosed with mild COPD 2 months ago. I have quit smoking all through my life. But, this time quit the day I was told and will not pick one up again!! Iโ€™m so scared to I donโ€™t even have cravings! I just wanted to introduce myself and ask a few questions. 
 I have a slight wheezing (always) and am nauseous every morning I wake up. Is this normal for someone who has COPD? Also, if there is material you would like to share, I need to read all about COPD. 

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

Thanks, Brandon! A fun and easy way to serve stuffing! ๐Ÿ˜„...

2 days ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Advice.

It seems to me that a visit to the doctor is the only way you will be able to know. If you have bronchitis and the doctor tells you that you do, nothing has changed except for your knowledge that you do indeed have bronchitis. If you do not have an …

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸฝSTUFFING MUFFINS๐ŸฝOne 12-ounce package seasoned, cubed stuffing mix2 cups turkey OR chicken broth 4 tbsp. butter1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt Preheat the oven to 375...

2 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.