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Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community ManagerThis Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and love for others helped shape the freedoms we carry with us every single day.

For many throughout our COPD360social community, this day also brings personal reflection. We think about the people weโ€™ve loved and lost โ€” family members, friends, caregivers, veterans, neighbors, and members of this very community who helped guide us, support us, and remind us we were never alone.

One of the hardest parts of loss is learning how to keep moving forward while still carrying someone in your heart. But in many ways, thatโ€™s how their story continues. They hand the baton to us โ€” through the lessons they taught, the kindness they showed, the strength they shared, and the love they gave so freely.

Every time we encourage someone who is strugglingโ€ฆ
Every time we welcome a new memberโ€ฆ
Every time we stop to listen, support, educate, advocate, or simply remind someone that they matterโ€ฆ

โ€ฆwe carry a small piece of those who helped us get here.

That is part of what makes this community so special. COPD360social has always been built by people who cared enough to reach back and help the next person along the path. Some of those voices are still with us every day, and some we carry forward in memory โ€” but all of them helped shape this family and the hope we continue to share together.

This Memorial Day, may we remember with gratitude, love a little deeper, and continue honoring those we miss by how we care for one another moving forward.

From all of us at COPD360social, we are wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day weekend. โค

16 hours ago

baileymccrary

baileymccraryHello all! The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee is seeking input from individuals with respiratory conditions on their experience with accessing pulmonary function testing (PFT).

On behalf of the Social Security Administration (SSA), the committee is conducting an evaluation on requirements for PFT in Social Security Disability. The committee is seeking written submissions from persons with respiratory conditions who can speak to barriers or facilitators to accessing PFTs, such as spirometry, and those who can speak to barriers or facilitators to sharing those reports with the SSA as part of a disability claim.

This call for perspectives is anonymous and all questions are optional. Submissions are due by 11:59pm ET on June 15, 2026. Follow this link to learn more and submit your written perspective: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8816735/Study-on-Requirements-for-Pulmonary-Function-Testing-in-Social-Security-Disability-Evaluations-Call-for-Perspectives?utm_campaign=33095532-CHPP%20Emails&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_J0g44DpFfKRXu3fRN2psQJoTNx6TnVZ1uidgbB3Cjsli_uZtIviGNRRkL3DkvxIphlma3B20YJ7_ylt_RZek_G4taIw&_hsmi=419510936&utm_content=419510936&utm_source=hs_email

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Memorial Day weekend! Let us honor those who have served. 
๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต

2 hours ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manageranswered the question Remove posts

Please let me know and I will make sure everything you ask is understood and removed, just let me know through private messages or by reaching out to me directly.
DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captaindas23 also answered the question DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captainand 1 other also answered the question

6 hours ago

das23

das23commented onClinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in COPD Care

 Hopeful this will be a good thing. I've heard some doctors say it will. We'll see...

10 hours ago

ktm390

ktm390 asked the question: Remove posts

hello can someone please rell me how to remove posts from here? Think i posted to much info better close my thoughts for a bit sorry I'm posting to much thanks

11 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captaincommented onClinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in COPD Care

 I am not feeling very convinced about using AI in healthcare.Possibly as time goes on, and AI has been proven to be 100 percent safe, I will feel differently. Just my opinion......

11 hours ago

Community Announcements

Community Announcementsadded a new article Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in COPD Care

This article was written by Kalli Mago.

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are changing many areas of life, including health care. New AI tools can improve efficiency and expand access to high-quality care. In the treatment of COPD, AI may support earlier diagnosis, predict exacerbations, and customize treatment plans and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Together, these uses could improve health outcomes for millions of people worldwide.

Early Detection and Diagnosis

Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for ensuring patients receive evidence-based COPD care. Globally, COPD is one of the leading causes of death, yet it is often missed or misdiagnosed. A recent meta-analysis of more than two dozen studies found that COPD went undiagnosed in 14-26% of smokers with symptoms of lung disease. In addition, about 25% of patients using inhaled treatments for other conditions had COPD but had not been diagnosed.1

12 hours ago

Kalli Mago (COPDF Communications Coordinator)

Kalli Mago (COPDF Communications Coordinator)asked the question: Check-in: How can I exercise safely when I have COPD?

Regular exercise can improve your health and well-being, especially when you have COPD. Exercise can help you: keep a healthy weight build and maintain muscle strength manage stress and anxiety feel more energized improve balance and more. …

18 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿฅญ๐ŸฅญMANGO SALSA๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿฅญ2 medium ripe mangos, peeled and diced1 medium red bell pepper, diced1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Juice and zest of 1 lime1 small garlic clove, grated1/4 tsp. saltIn a medium bowl, mix together all...

22 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Fluffy Friday from my sister's kitty Miyagi! She wishes everyone a pleasant, easy breathing Memorial Day weekend! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต

1 day ago

Jophine

Jophine

I've been really weak and in pain when I walk. Is this normal or should I make appointment. 

1 day ago

GAnne

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

I have been using dupixent for a couple months. It takes a couple shots but i do find it is helpful with my breathing. It very costly, waiting to see if i can get help with it off not, not sure what i will do. Cross that bridge when

1 day ago

Tamara Strider

Tamara Strider

Good

1 day ago

ktm390

ktm390

I'm going to see another pulmoligist next week

1 day ago

ktm390

ktm390

All he told me was looks pretty good for someone that smoked for 35 years

1 day ago

ktm390

ktm390

Have a question can someone interpret this spimetry test

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainThought for today, and every day!
Keep those positive thoughts flowing, my friends! ๐Ÿคฉ

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸŸง๐ŸŸจ๐ŸŸฉMELON-FETA SKEWERS๐ŸŸง๐ŸŸจ๐ŸŸฉPerfect appetizer for Memorial Day weekend! One 8-ounce block feta cheese 24 1-inch cubes assorted melon, such as watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew24 fresh basil leaves Balsamic GlazeToothpicks Cut the feta cheese...

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Thursday, friends! I wish you peace, hope, love, laughter, and light on this fine day. Enjoy your day! ๐Ÿ˜Š

2 days ago

ktm390

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

Thank you! Scan set for August
BareDavid Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captainand 2 others also answered the question Bareand 4 others also answered the question

2 days ago

Benita Allen

Benita Allen

Hello itโ€™s been a while since I have been on here I love Wednesdays itโ€™s my bible study day I donโ€™t get out much anymore but Sunday church and Wednesdays bible study it always feels good to get out and sunny days make it even more special other then that I really donโ€™t feel much like getting out i hope everyone is doing well as well as can be anyway. i just had my second injection of dupixent last Friday and wondering if anyone is on it? and if so has it helped you breathe any better? if so how long did it take to start working?
 My pulmonologist thinks it will help me breathe better so looking forward to that! 

2 days ago

Bob puff dragon

Bob puff dragonEnjoying my playlist and all the sunshine we are blessed with this week. Neighbour is doing second cut of hay and it is filling the air with such a beautiful smell,,,life is good.


Deep breaths for all today and be happy with who you are.

2 days ago

JeanO53

JeanO53

Last week I had my annual check in with my pulmonologist - all is well - med & cpap check, plus  CT shows everything is stable.  All of my doctors are part of the same healthcare "system" so have access to all of the info from any other visits.
I mentioned to her that I was still working part-time from home 3 days a week, but was thinking about cutting back on my hours - too much sitting, not enough movement.  She totally supported that idea - -  "Get out and enjoy your life."  Maybe the best advice ever!!   It was a beautiful day, so I shut down my work computer and headed outside.  ๐Ÿ’™

2 days ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager๐ŸŒŽโœจ Itโ€™s Wednesday againโ€ฆ which means itโ€™s time for another Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday! โœจ๐ŸŒŽ

This week, weโ€™re throwing out the rulebook and making this one a free-for-all. ๐Ÿ˜„

Share anything from your corner of the world that brings you comfort, makes you smile, helps you breathe a little easier emotionally, or simply feels meaningful to you.

Maybe itโ€™s:
๐ŸŒป flowers blooming
๐Ÿพ a favorite pet
โ˜• your morning coffee spot
๐ŸŒ… a sunset or sunrise
๐ŸŽฃ a favorite fishing hole
๐ŸŒง๏ธ rain on the porch
๐ŸŒฑ a garden growing
๐Ÿ“ธ an old memory photo
๐Ÿช‘ your favorite comfy chair
๐Ÿ’™ or just something that made you smile today

Sometimes COPD, bronchiectasis, NTM, caregiving, and life itself can keep us extra busy or wear us down a little. So this week, letโ€™s intentionally look for the good stuff around us โ€” the peaceful moments, the funny moments, the beautiful little things we might otherwise miss.

No pressure. No perfect photos needed. Just your corner of the world and the things that make it special. ๐Ÿ’™

We canโ€™t wait to see what everyone shares today!

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

โšช๏ธโšช๏ธCHICK PEA SALADโšช๏ธโšช๏ธOne 16-ounce jar roasted red pepper strips, drained well and patted dry with paper towels Half of a large lemon, cut in half lengthwise 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup...

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainYay! It's Wednesday! Today is going to be a great day! 
Thank you all for being here on 360Social, THE place to be! ๐Ÿคฉ

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.