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Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ Hello, New Year โ€” and hello to all of you! โœจ๐ŸŽ‰

As we step into a brand-new year with COPD360social, thereโ€™s something really powerful about turning the page together. A new year doesnโ€™t mean we have to reinvent ourselves โ€” sometimes it just means choosing one small goal, one hopeful step, or one thing that helps us feel a little stronger moving forward.

Maybe your goal is to learn something new, move a little more, rest a little better, connect with others, or simply give yourself more grace. Every goal counts, no matter the size โ€” and you donโ€™t have to walk toward it alone.

This community is full of encouragement, shared wisdom, laughter, and heart. As we look ahead, letโ€™s keep cheering one another on, celebrating the wins (big and small), and supporting each other through the ups and downs.

Hereโ€™s to a year filled with connection, strength, and moments that remind us just how resilient we are โ€” together. ๐Ÿ’™

Whatโ€™s one small goal youโ€™re carrying into this new year?

2 days ago

DevinLynchh

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1 hour ago

James M

James Masked the question: Head Pressure/Pain when coughing

Hi all! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to treat head pressure/pain from coughing? This is not a regular Headache, but instead it is a painful sharp pain each time I cough. This makes me suffer all day since I cough during the day and during my …

6 hours ago

James M

James M

Hi all! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to treat head pressure/pain from coughing? This is not a regular Headache, but instead it is a painful sharp pain each time I cough. This makes me suffer all day since I cough during the day and during my nebulizer sessions , which I do twice a day. I have tried Tylenol, warm and cold compresses on both the side of the head where the pain exists and also on the neck. I have also been using Voltaren which also doesn't seem to help. Lately I have been trying Red Light therapy on my neck. Nothing seems to help. I would appreciate and suggestions. Thank you!

6 hours ago

  • brydyHi James, im so sorry you are experiencing this. Can you ck in with your doc if you havent yet & see if they can help you? maybe even lessening the coughing might help if they can give you something for that. I wonder if those icy/hot pads on your neck might help a bit? ive used the A5 ones on my back & they did help some. Ive never had much luck with voltaren altho i know it helps some ppl. an ice pack for 10 mins could give some relief or a heating pad? I hope you feel better soon. 1 hour ago
LadyG

LadyG

HELLO ALL,
So I started doing better, thanks to all of the suggestions on here, I FINALLY got on the right medications; (Bevespi and Levalbuterol) and for awhile all has been well. That was until last Tuesday. If you have been with me for a hot minute than you know that I have A LOT of health issues and due to severe Ankylosing Spondylitis I am preparing for major back surgery. On Tuesday I had to have an MRI at Jackson's Hospital in Miami Florida. Because of the severe kyphosis in my spine, getting the MRI done required general anesthesia. All was well the day of the anesthesia and the day after that but on the third day, ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE and I am in the worst exacerbation I have ever had. Yes, I am following my plan, yet I have been in and out of the Emergency Room six times in three days. My ears are ringing so loud I can't stand it, hands and feet are going numb, pulsatile tinnitus is really bad, my heart is racing and pounding nonstop, weird pin prick type pains all over my entire body, I can't sleep at all in 5 days now! I am really going through it and have been sobbing inconsolably nonstop! I am absolutely miserable. Any suggestions would be so appreciated. I don't know if I can handle all this. Does anyone have symptoms this badly? Why are my ears ringing so badly? How long will this last? Please.....

8 hours ago

  • brydyHi LadyG, I am sorry to hear of all you are going through. What you describe arent symptoms that I have experienced, for me its an increase in shortness of breath, fatigue & sometimes mucus. was the ER able to determine what is going on? maybe you could give your doctor a call in the morning if these symptoms persist. sorry to be of little help but I did want to say that I hope you feel better very soon! 1 hour ago
Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

I'm tired - but it's a GOOD tired.  My oldest granddaughter came for the weekend and we were busy!!  Out to lunch yesterday, then grocery shopping, then went to the movies, then out to dinner.  Today we took down all of my Christmas decorations and put back everything I had taken down to make room for the Christmas decor.  Funny thing, everytime I said, yep, that's all and we closed up the tote boxes, I found more.  Three times I found things I had forgotten to take down!!  So then we had lunch here (I cooked ham & beans & cornbread)  and then she had to leave to head back home (it's a 3-hour drive).  I hadn't seen her since August when we flew to Seattle to my sister's.  But next time will be next month when all my family will be getting together for my 80th birthday.  I'm really excited about that.


Back in 2001 when I was told I had severe to very severe COPD (and didn't even know what it was), I Googled and Dr. Google  scared the you-know-what out of me.  I didn't think I'd live another 5 years.  And here I am, some 25+ years later, still going strong, evven though still in the very severe stage.


So, please, to all our new members, newly diagnosed, do all you can to stay healthy - take your meds as prescribed, exercise, get vaccinated, eat a healthy diet, and DON'T believe Dr. Google!!

11 hours ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

I feel lousy, so I am taking some OTC medication and resting, which is what my COPD Action Plan calls for.  If the mucus changes color or I feel worse, I will contact my doctor or go to a nearby urgent care facility.  My main symptom at the moment is coughing, and I have absolutely no energy.

13 hours ago

David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )

David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )answered the question Does atelectasis warrants a bronchoscopy?

I think most Pulmonologists would recommend a CT scan first. We typically do NOT do a bronchoscopy for atelectasis in isolation. Atelectasis, however, can be related to some blockage in the airway ( which would warrant doing a bronchoscopy). CT is the …
Caroline West Virginia State Captaindas23 also answered the question Caroline West Virginia State Captainand 1 other also answered the question

16 hours ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captainanswered the question Struggling with increasing shortness of breath โ€” looking for tips and support

Hi mehiked If it's not an exacerbation, as Dave has suggested it might be, and it's a gradual lessening of energy, have you gone to pulmonary rehabilitation? I hope you'll speak with your doctor, and if it's the start of an exacerbation, that …
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16 hours ago

Janeholbeck

Janeholbeck

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18 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Sunday, everyone!
Before you venture out into the cold, please be sure to bundle up and cover your face! 
Have a pleasant, easy breathing day! ๐Ÿ˜€

1 day ago

Julie66

Julie66

๐Ÿ˜’ I'm looking for support to tell my story and hear stories from others

1 day ago

ChefK

ChefK

I am ok. In the middle of a COPD exacerbation.

1 day ago

Tom thumb

Tom thumb

Im new to this group and also new to copd . I have questions about what the best vacuum cleaners are with copd . I clean kitchen and bathroom because they are both tile floors  . When the wife vacuums the whole house i have to leave because if i stay i cant breath easy for 2 day's . Looking for some suggestions on vacuums and air purifiers that everyone recommends.  Thank you

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Saturday, friends! You certainly are amazing, in many ways! ๐Ÿคฉ
Enjoy your day! ๐Ÿ˜€

1 day ago

JeanO53

JeanO53We had sunshine and blue skies today for the first time in about a week.  Yay!!
Clear skies meant being able to see and capture the first full moon of 2026.

2 days ago

Pamster

Pamster

Hello ! My name is Pamster and I am brand new here and looking forward to being a part of this community.

2 days ago

Bob80

Bob80asked the question: Does atelectasis warrants a bronchoscopy?

Hi Fam, Long term smoker here (I have been clean for past 5 years) but unfortunately I am still carrying the consequences. I have been having difficulty in breathing but it has exacerbated for about a week. I went for a checkup and got an x-ray. Doc …

2 days ago

mehiked

mehikedasked the question: Struggling with increasing shortness of breath โ€” looking for tips and support

Hello everyone I am new to this community and glad to be here. Iโ€™ve been living with COPD for a few years now, and lately Iโ€™ve noticed my shortness of breath getting worse even with simple daily activities. I am following my treatment plan and using my …

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ•MASHED CARROTS๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ•12 large carrots, peeled and trimmed4 tbsp. butter1/2 cup vegetable broth Salt and white pepper to taste 1 tsp. garlic powder Fill a Dutch oven three quarters of the way with water. Bring to a boil.In the meantime, cut...

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Fluffy Friday from Freckles Joy! We hope you all have a mighty fine day! ๐Ÿ˜Š

2 days ago

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain

Life is full of surprises. Iโ€™m on biologic injections to help reduce my exacerbations. This has been very successful as I went from 3 in 2023 to none since starting the injections. 


I took Dupixent every 2 weeks as recommended 1st because my lung docs thought it was most promising for me. Took it for 11 months until side effects (severe arthalgia) became a quality of life issue. 


Switched to Nucala and have had 2 doses, 4 months apart as directed. Was just diagnosed with Shingles, in spite of having Zostervax around 2010 and 2 doses of Shingrix when it 1st came out. Have read Shingles can be a rare side effect of Nucala, but fortunately started anti-viral (Valtrex generic) promptly and think it will nip things in the bud. 


Anyway, was fortunate to be able to see my favorite dermatologist today and get a diagnosis and medication today at family New Yearโ€™s party!

3 days ago

brydy

brydy

Happy 2026 everyone! wishing everyone a peaceful, healthy year full of laughter & joy. x 

3 days ago

Kattlyne

Kattlyne

Happy New Year everyone!! I hope everyone is doing well. Ive been sick for 15 days with some kind of cold. Started with sore throat and swollen tonsils for 2 days, escalated to stuffy head and fatigue, slight cough for about 9 days. Went to urgent care and tested negative for flu, covid, and strep. Only given cough syrup. I was busy thru it all. Working and spending time with family for the holidays. I even got engaged on the 20th! : ) I started feeling a bit better for 2 days then, bam! About day 12, got sick again, stuffy head, swollen glands, cough with occassional phelgm and very fatigued. Been using rescue inhaler through-out the day. My chest sounds clear but im sometimes wheezy and short of breath.  I went to my primary care doc yesterday. He prescribed doxycycline and 40 mg prednisone for 5 days. Started prednisone this morning.  Does prednisone usually help with breathing? I havent seen much improvement in symptoms yet but am hoping i will soon. Blessings to all! Be safe out there@ lots of stuff going around.

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainIYKYK...If you know, you know... ๐Ÿ˜†

3 days ago

das23

das23

HAPPY NEW YEAR Everyone.....Thanks for being here!!!!โœŒ

3 days ago

UK Lynn

UK Lynn

Happy New Year to all the supportive people on this forum. A winter query that always comes up for me this time of year is, is it possible as an emphysema sufferer to try to stop colds developing into chest infections which can cause further permanent lung damage? I try to avoid crowded places, wash hands etc but colds are impossible to avoid. Thanks.

3 days ago

Kmcnamara68

Kmcnamara68answered the question Pft interpretation compared to previous. Noted as mild obstructive defect, preserved volumes, preser

No, sometimes I have a dry cough but not all day every day. I had allergen blood panel done as I've always had allergies. I showed elevated ige levels on everything and total IgE of 795. I'm going back to allergist for treatment, maybe xolair again. Do …
David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) also answered the question David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) also answered the question

3 days ago

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State CaptainBest wishes for the new year.

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.