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Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager๐Ÿ’™ 360social, Letโ€™s Rally Around Our Karen! ๐Ÿ’™

Iโ€™m going to get a little personal with this one because our sweet Karen from Florida โ€” one of my besties and truly one of my favorite people โ€” has something pretty big coming up.

Karen will soon be having Zephyr valves placed, and Iโ€™d love for our 360social family to wrap around her with all the love, encouragement, and good thoughts we can send her way.

Karen, I know there are probably a million emotions going through your head right now. But I hope somewhere in all of that, you can feel just how many of us are standing right there with you and cheering you on.

My hope is that these valves bring you easier breaths, some real relief, and more good days to get out there and enjoy the things you love. You deserve every single one of them. ๐Ÿ’™

Youโ€™ve spent so much time around here encouraging other people, sharing what youโ€™ve learned, and just being Karen โ€” which is pretty darn special all by itself. Now itโ€™s our turn.

So come on, 360social. Letโ€™s remind my favorite Karen from Florida just how loved she is. Drop her a little love, encouragement, or a simple โ€œWeโ€™ve got you!โ€ below.

Karen, youโ€™ve got a whole community cheering you on โ€” and you better believe Iโ€™ll be right there at the front of the line. ๐Ÿ’™

13 hours ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager๐Ÿ“ธ Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday โ€” The Little Things!

Good morning, 360social! Itโ€™s Wednesday, so you know what that meansโ€”itโ€™s time to take a little trip around the world without any of us having to pack a bag. ๐Ÿ˜‚

For this weekโ€™s Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday, letโ€™s celebrate the little things.

It doesnโ€™t have to be the perfect sunset or some incredible view. Maybe itโ€™s your morning coffee, something blooming in the yard, a funny sign you spotted, the view from your favorite chair, or just something completely ordinary that made you stop and smile.

Take a picture and share it with us! ๐Ÿ“ธ

We have some incredible photographers in this community who share with us regularly, and I absolutely love seeing what catches your eye each week. But if youโ€™ve never shared before, today might be a fun day to jump in too. You definitely donโ€™t have to be a photographerโ€”weโ€™re not judging lighting and composition around here. ๐Ÿ˜‚

There can be a lot of serious stuff in our lives and in this community. Sometimes itโ€™s nice to break up the week, look around our little corner of the world, and find something that simply makes us smile.

And who knows? That little thing that made you happy today might give someone else exactly the same smile. ๐Ÿ’™

So what caught your eye today? Letโ€™s see your corner of the world! ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ“ธ

16 hours ago

Thomas browm

Thomas browm

Hello everybody, as a doctor, I would like to present some general information regarding Waklert 150 mg armodafinil. It includes armodafinil, which is a wakefulness-promoting drug, helping to enhance the wakefulness in adults suffering from narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder.

Waklert 150 mg is usually prescribed once daily, but the timing and the dosage might differ depending on the particular disease and the patient. However, it should be taken under medical supervision as there might be some contraindications and drug interactions with the other medications.

One may have some side effects, such as headache, nausea, dizziness, or insomnia. Everyone who is going to take this drug should consult with a specialist first to discuss the existing medical history, medications, and any possible diseases.

This information is presented for educational purposes only.


More Information :  armodafinil  . com  . au 

1 hour ago

Kaija

Kaija

Not great I am wondering how to see if I need a respiratory therapist

7 hours ago

  • brydyim in Canada so depending where you live might be different but here a referral is made by the GP. hope that helps & i hope u feel better soon. 4 hours ago
Kaija

Kaija

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7 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainCan't do any better than your best! Be proud of all your accomplishments, whether big or small. 

10 hours ago

Upstate NY Mike

Upstate NY Mikeanswered the question Has anyone been involved in stem cell treatments? I understand there is no hard evidence.

Hello everyone, a quick background.. I was in a house fire in 10/77 pulled out not breathing. Twenty years later (6/97) I inhaled chlorine gas for hours from a massive warehouse fire which released 150,000 lbs of chlorine gas. Three directions were …
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11 hours ago

6ft Pixie

6ft Pixie

Mold issues. I've had a terrible time trying to clear my lungs and sinuses because of mold in our upstairs HVAC system. I made appts with 3 different mold remediation companies. I wanted to test a theory, so last night I slept downstairs on the couch, and I feel 100% better! I found out from my pulmonologist that I have a slight allergy to mold. Living in the Southeastern USA, this can be difficult to manage. We will see what the mold remediation does for me...it can't hurt. Have a great afternoon! ๐Ÿ˜ท

12 hours ago

Phyliss DiLorenzo NJ State Captain

Phyliss DiLorenzo NJ State CaptainJust published yesterday!  
www.healthywomen.org/condition/mental-health-while-living-with-copd

The Importance of Mental Health While Living with COPD

Learn about the importance of caring for your mental health if you have COPD

15 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

โญ•๏ธSUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTEโญ•๏ธ1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. maple syrup1 clove garlic, grated1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp....

18 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy wonderful Wednesday, friends! Wishing everyone a completely incredible day! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

22 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHere's my little William Bruce, holding onto the last bits of Summer. His Toasted Marshmallow on a Stick catnip toy! ๐Ÿ˜€

1 day ago

Kattlyne

Kattlyne

Hi, everyone! I really struggle with staying off cigarettes anytime emotions run high. My nephew died in a tragic car accident on August 13th and I relapsed on cigarettes. I have smoked for the past 23 days. I put the cigarettes down this morning, but I'm worried. Usually when I quit, my lungs produce more mucous and cause shortness of breath worse than when I'm smoking. I do have my rescue inhaler and I'm hoping and praying it won't be too bad as I heal again. I feel like such a failure and wonder why I do this to myself.  Any advice as I get through the next few weeks would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

1 day ago

Liza M

Liza M

Intellipure

1 day ago

Arose

Arose

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1 day ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐Ÿ–– Happy Star Trek Day, 360social!

Okay, Iโ€™ll admit itโ€”Iโ€™m a bit of a Star Trek fan, so when I saw what today was, there was absolutely no way I was passing this one up. But even if Star Trek isnโ€™t your thing, thereโ€™s actually something pretty darn cool behind it.

For all the spaceships, aliens, and โ€œBeam me up!โ€ moments, Star Trek has always been about looking toward the future and asking, โ€œWhat could be possible?โ€

Some of the technology that seemed completely far-fetched years ago doesnโ€™t seem quite so crazy anymore. We carry little computers in our pockets, talk face-to-face with people across the country, ask computers questions and actually get answers back, and medicine continues to advance in ways we probably couldnโ€™t have imagined.

That makes me think about COPD too.

Weโ€™ve seen advances in treatments, oxygen technology, procedures, research, pulmonary rehab, and so much moreโ€”and there are some incredibly smart people still asking that same question: What could be possible next?

But Star Trek wasnโ€™t only about technology. It imagined a future where very different people learned from one another, worked together, and tried to make things a little better.

I kind of like that part for our 360social community too. ๐Ÿ’™

We may all come here with different experiences, different challenges, and different stories, but we can learn an awful lot from each other along the way.

So today, letโ€™s have a little fun looking toward the future. ๐Ÿ––

If you could borrow ONE piece of Star Trek technology for your life today, what would you pick?

Iโ€™m going with the transporter. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Forget traffic and airportsโ€”just point me toward that little platform and beam me up!

Live long and prosper, everybody! ๐Ÿ––๐Ÿ’™

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

WARM CHICKEN AND QUINOA SALAD3 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for drizzling4 scallions, white and green parts separated, and thinly sliced lengthwise 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, halved 1 tsp. finely grated...

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Tuesday, friends! 
Keep those positive thoughts rolling in! ๐Ÿ˜€ I see a bright day ahead! ๐ŸŒž 

1 day ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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. Hereโ€™s hoping itโ€™s a good week for all of us! 

2 days ago

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

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.  

2 days ago

JENNC

JENNC

newbie. My mom has severe end stage copd im her sole caregiver. Any advice?

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy 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! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ

2 days ago

Liza M

Liza MView 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!

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸŸคEASY STOVETOP "BAKED" BEANS๐ŸŸค1 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...

3 days ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

โฐ Today is Fight Procrastination Day!

Wellโ€ฆ I was going to write something about this earlier, but I kept putting it off. ๐Ÿ˜

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, wellโ€ฆ nobody exactly wakes up excited to tackle that one.

But procrastination can work the other way too.

How many times have you said, โ€œI'll rest laterโ€ or โ€œI'll take some time for myself after I get everything else doneโ€?

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 offโ€”whether that's making a call, asking a question, having a conversation, taking a break, or finally letting somebody else help for a change.

๐Ÿ’ฌ 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. ๐Ÿจโ˜•

That is one thing I see absolutely NO reason to procrastinate on. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Priorities, people. Priorities.

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Sunday, friends! Wishing everyone a bee-u-tee-ful day, buzzing with happiness! ๐Ÿ I hope your day will bee as sweet as honey! ๐Ÿฏ 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! โœ…๏ธ

3 days ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

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.

4 days ago

thehlk

thehlkDr. 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 โ€œNo evidence of COPD.โ€ but no other explanation. Do you agree with this? With my ratio right at 70 should I assume COPD is knocking on my door?

4 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.