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Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐Ÿ‘‹ So Long, September! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ“ธ

Itโ€™s Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday, and today weโ€™re waving goodbye to September!

No special theme. No perfect picture needed. Anything goes today!

Before we turn the calendar over to October, show us what the last day of September looks like in your corner of the world. ๐ŸŒŽ

๐Ÿ Are the leaves starting to change?
๐ŸŒป Are summer flowers still hanging on?
โ˜€ Still warm and sunny where you are?
โ˜• Maybe itโ€™s your morning coffee and the view from your favorite chair.
๐Ÿพ Or perhaps your four-legged supervisor has taken over the best spot in the house again.

It can be beautiful, ordinary, funny, peaceful, messy, colorfulโ€”or just something that caught your eye today.

One photo. One little glimpse into your world.

Letโ€™s fill the community with corners from all over and give September a proper send-off. ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿ‚

So long, September! Octoberโ€ฆ weโ€™ll see you tomorrow. ๐ŸŽƒ

What does your corner of the world look like today? ๐Ÿ“ธ

3 hours ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Today is National VFW Day โ€” a day to honor service, sacrifice, and those who have given so much.

Today we recognize the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the men and women who served our country far from home. Their service came with sacrifices that didnโ€™t always end when they returned home, and those sacrifices were often shared by the families who stood beside them.

Here in our 360social community, we know we have veterans among us, as well as spouses, caregivers, children, grandchildren, and families who are incredibly proud of someone who served.

Today gives us a chance to simply say thank you. โค

Thank you for your service. Thank you for the time away from home, the moments missed, and the sacrifices made. And thank you to the families who waited, worried, supported, welcomed home, and continued walking beside their loved ones.

If you served, or if there is a veteran in your life you would like to recognize, we would be honored to hear about them. Share a name, a branch of service, a photo, a memoryโ€”or simply leave a ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ below in their honor.

Today, we remember. We recognize. And most importantly, we say thank you. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

1 day ago

Dinna25

Dinna25answered the question Is going blind worth it? (Advare experience)

Hi I am 69 soon going on 70 I have early stage3 copd to be fair I'm one of the lucky ones my symptoms are minimal, but yes I had Cateracts 2 year ago my vision has never been so good, it was well worth it, I was never told or had it suggested it could …
Puzziedas23HIcopd - Hawaii State Captainand 6 others also answered the question Puzzieand 8 others also answered the question

10 minutes ago

Dinna25

Dinna25answered the question Montelukast and mental health

Hi Wildebeest I was prescribed Montelukast about 8 month ago for overlap copd and sinus mimicking Sleep Apnea. So far the only side effect im getting is constant cold/flu like symptoms although it doesnt happen everyday. So far i have had no other …
OtterJamie Jarrard (COPDF Sr. Communications Specialist)HIcopd - Hawaii State Captainand 5 others also answered the question Otterand 7 others also answered the question

24 minutes ago

Community Announcements

Community Announcementsadded a new article Oxygen Access For Life

This post was written by Mike Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT.

As we approach the fourth observance of World Oxygen Day this October, we're also about 18 months out from the publication of the Lancet Global Health Commission on Medical Oxygen Security report.1 That makes this an excellent time to look around the oxygen community and take stock of what has been accomplished and what remains to be done. Unfortunately, the latter list is still far longer than the former, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few things to celebrate.

1 hour ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

โžก๏ธโžก๏ธโžก๏ธCOFFEE SMOOTHIEโฌ…๏ธโฌ…๏ธโฌ…๏ธ A delicious way to boost your protein!1/4 cup strong brewed coffee OR cold brew, chilled1/2 cup almond milk 1/4 cup vanilla OR plain protein powder 1 large banana, broken into chunks and frozen2 tbsp. almond butter 1...

4 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy wonderful Wednesday, friends! May your day be productive and may you feel proud of your accomplishments! 

8 hours ago

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

HIcopd - Hawaii State CaptainMary Kitlowski of RunningOnAir.org posted a great new POC chart. The link is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eknYf2CKo6yQRRcCw2x1AbkKf6rmox1r/view?usp=sharing

21 hours ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Today is also Happy National Coffee Day โ˜•
https://bmacards.com/AP5CY1

22 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿฅ„๐Ÿซ˜PINTO BEAN SOUP๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿฅ„2 tsp. olive oil1 onion, finely diced2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. cumin2 cups vegetable brothOne 15-ounce can diced tomatoes Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice Salt...

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Tuesday to all of our wonderful members! Wishing everyone a pleasant, easy breathing day! ๐Ÿ˜Š

1 day ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community ManagerI just stepped outside with Jagger, and he was quietly staring toward the front of the yard. Of course, I had to see what had caught his attention. I stepped over and spotted these little beauties! They were just so cute, and Jagger was being so quiet, almost like he knew not to disturb them, that I had to grab a quick picture to share.Just a sweet little moment from our yard that I hope brings a smile to your afternoon. 

1 day ago

JeanO53

JeanO53Our weather has held for 3 days in a row.  We've been so lucky!  Three beautiful early Autumn days.  If only there were a way to bottle this, but there isn't so I'm getting out there as much as I can. 
.. I didn't anticipate 3 nights of the Harvest Moon, but that happened.  It's messed with my sleep prep a bit but I hope to get back in rhthym tonight.  I'm finding a lot of maintaining physically and psychologically is about pacing myself, whether it's a walk around the pond or staying out later than usual.

2 days ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐Ÿก Happy Good Neighbor Day, 360social!

When you think about a good neighbor, who comes to mind?

Maybe itโ€™s the person who always waves when you pass by, checks in when they havenโ€™t seen you, or the one you can call and say, โ€œYou wonโ€™t believe what just happenedโ€ฆโ€ and theyโ€™ll listen.

And then there are those neighbors who notice when things are a little harder and simply ask, โ€œWhat can I do to help?โ€

I think we have a whole lot of those neighbors right here on 360social.

Being a good neighbor here can mean welcoming someone new, answering a question when youโ€™ve been through something similar, celebrating good news, or offering encouragement on a rough day.

Sometimes itโ€™s noticing someone struggling and not just scrolling past. Maybe you can say, โ€œHereโ€™s something that helped me,โ€ or suggest something they might ask their doctor about. You donโ€™t need all the answers. Sometimes stopping, listening, and sharing what youโ€™ve learned can help someone find their next step.

Itโ€™s like seeing your neighbor with a flat tire. You donโ€™t have to be a mechanic to stop and ask, โ€œHow can I help?โ€

And to those who visit and read but donโ€™t post very oftenโ€”or havenโ€™t posted yetโ€”weโ€™re your neighbors too. โค You donโ€™t need the perfect question or the perfect words. Sometimes it starts with a simple hello.

So today, letโ€™s be good neighbors.

๐Ÿ‘‹ Say hello. Welcome someone new. Check on an old friend. Share what helped you. And if you see someone struggling, donโ€™t just pass them by.

After all, 360social is a pretty big neighborhoodโ€ฆand I think weโ€™ve got some pretty great neighbors. ๐Ÿก

2 days ago

Pippilotta64

Pippilotta64

๐Ÿ˜hey everyone im feeli g very tired today. Hope everyone else is doing better than me

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

โœด๏ธVERY EASY SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKENโœด๏ธ2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breastsOne 16-ounce jar salsa of your choiceOne 1-ounce packet taco seasoning mixChopped fresh cilantro, for garnish Lime wedges, for garnishPlace chicken in the bottom of a...

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Monday, folks! "Let the leaves fall where they may. You can clean them up some other day!" Enjoy your day, and keep on smiling! ๐Ÿ˜€

2 days ago

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

I'm very happy--Hurricane Nolo has passed to the south and west of our state and not caused as much damage as feared.  Yay!  Everyone seems to be doing pretty well in our state!  It was a pretty scary time while we were waiting to see which way it would turn and when.

2 days ago

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain

j have concentrator for the daytime and a CPAP for night.  Now I supposed use the oxygen for sleep.  How do I put the two together to make it worK?

2 days ago

6ft Pixie

6ft Pixie

What causes one person with COPD to have a lot of phlegm while others have hardly any?

2 days ago

6ft Pixie

6ft Pixie

Welcome, Docstrong! I'm glad you are here!

2 days ago

JeanO53

JeanO53Another beautiful day in Southeastern Wisconsin. 
After a good long walk at Wehr Nature Center, I headed toward home.  In my case that means travelling from one side of the county to the other side.  Lots to see along the way.
I eventually made it to the lakefront near home.  We got very lucky and the skies were mostly clear, making it possible to watch the moon rise from the horizon.  It was another beautiful moon.

2 days ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captainanswered the question Bronchial Thermoplasty

Hi Wildebeest - I don't have any information on it, but am hoping David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) will see your post and respond with some current information.

2 days ago

JAH5001

JAH5001answered the question How to keep my very long oxygen cord from getting tangled and kinked

I know that each personโ€™s situations are different, but in my case I use my main oxygen concentrator only at night and in the morning after I shower I switch over to an E-tank with an Easy pulse 5+6 regulator and use that all day until I go to bed. If I …
KaseykatHIcopd - Hawaii State CaptainDavid Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) also answered the question Kaseykatand 2 others also answered the question

3 days ago

Pippilotta64

Pippilotta64answered the question Does pulmonary rehab help?

I did pulminary rehab in my home virtually with other people in the background going through the same thing as me. I loved it. I wish i could do virtual all the time. It helped so much. But then it ended. I wish insurance would pay for indefinetly. I …
6ft PixieBrenda JoyGAnneand 9 others also answered the question 6ft Pixieand 11 others also answered the question

3 days ago

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State CaptainShine on Harvest moon. 
Photo taken in nearby Rancho Santa Margarita.

3 days ago

Wildebeest

Wildebeestasked the question: Montelukast and mental health

Pulmonologist has suggested a trial of Montelukast/Singulair to see if it helps with my severe exercise intolerance caused mainly by dynamic hyperinflation. I have discovered the drug comes with a black box warning about possible psychiatric side …

3 days ago

Wildebeest

Wildebeestasked the question: Bronchial Thermoplasty

There was a question on this topic but it is 9 years old so I am wondering if anyone has any more recent experience/thoughts on the procedure. I have an asthma element but my main problem is dynamic hyperinflation. At least that is what my pulmonologist …

3 days ago

ktm390

ktm390 answered the question Recent diagnosis

I was diagnosed with emphysema a few years ago its a gut punch I'm 71 I was scared angry but here i I found strength through the experiences of others you'll be ok just follow pulmonary advice and if you don't like your doctor find another fast i did and …
Jamie Jarrard (COPDF Sr. Communications Specialist)JudithArleneDavid Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )and 1 other also answered the question Jamie Jarrard (COPDF Sr. Communications Specialist)and 3 others also answered the question

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.