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Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐Ÿ‚ Happy Innergize Day AND Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday, COPD360social! ๐Ÿ“ธ

Yesterday we welcomed autumn, and today we're following it up with two things that seem to fit together pretty darn well.

Innergize Day is about slowing down, turning some of our attention inward, and making a little room for our own well-being. And that got me thinking about our corners of the world.

Where is your happy place?

Maybe it's a favorite chair by the window, your porch or backyard, a quiet spot by the water, a walking path, somewhere you love to watch the sunset, or a place you escape to whenever you get the chance.

Living with COPD can teach us quite a bit about managing our energy and listening to our bodies. But taking care of ourselves isn't only about conserving energy. Sometimes it's also about finding those people, places, and little moments that help fill us back up. ๐Ÿ’š

So for today's Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday, show us a corner of your world that does just that.

Share a picture of your happy placeโ€”or simply tell us about it. ๐Ÿ“ธ Maybe it's somewhere grand and beautiful, or maybe it's your favorite spot on the couch with a dog curled up beside you. They both count.

Where's the place that lets you slow down, take it all in, and just feel good for a little while?

Let's visit some happy places today. ๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿ‚

9 hours ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community ManagerDo you care for a friend or family member with severe COPD and have experience with their nebulizers and handheld inhalers?

If yes, you may able to share your experience in a virtual focus group.

You may be paid for your time.

To learn more and see if you qualify, contact Sergio Martinez at 866-731-2673, ext. 210โ€ฏor email copdpprn@copdfoundation.org

1 day ago

JudithArlene

JudithArleneanswered the question Recent diagnosis

I am 68 with a 30year smoking history. Quit 10+ years ago, some vaping since. My sats are 97-98% typically. Some coughing in the morning. Walk 1/2 mile almost everyday recently. Totally vaccinated. I am so worried about burdening my family.
David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain also answered the question David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )and 1 other also answered the question

2 hours ago

Kaseykat

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

itโ€™s a OxyGoNext and Iโ€™m on number 3 setting.
HIcopd - Hawaii State CaptainDavid Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) also answered the question HIcopd - Hawaii State Captainand 1 other also answered the question

7 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

This recipe is good because you will have leftovers, Karen. Or, great when you are having company! Let your slow cooker do all the work! ๐Ÿ˜€...

8 hours ago

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain

Karen Deitemeyer - Florida State Captaincommented onEating Well: From Debbie Bโ€™s Kitchen to Yours

I make a crockpot meal similar to this, but I use chicken breasts instead of thighs. My mom used to make it in the oven, back in the day, but who wants to do that when you can let the crockpot do it without heating up the kitchen? Unless you live...

8 hours ago

JudithArlene

JudithArleneasked the question: Recent diagnosis

Recently diagnosed with COPD per a lung CT screening. I will have my first PFT in a couple of weeks. I am filled with worry and fear right now. Does anyone have some positive stories of managing and living a full life? I guess I need some hope right now.

8 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸSLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN CHICKEN๐Ÿ2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighsOne 20-ounce can pineapple chunks in juice1/2 cup lower sodium soy sauce1/3 cup packed light brown sugar1/4 cup ketchup 3 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger1...

10 hours ago

vrholbrook

vrholbrook

I need hlep understanding my spirometry report

12 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy wonderful Wednesday! May your day be filled with things you enjoy the most! I hope 360Social is one of those things! 
Have an awesome day, friends! ๐Ÿ˜Š

14 hours ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Does anyone have a hard time coming off of steroids ?

I know that the taper is no longer recognized as a normal way to deal with prednisone, but my Dr. always does that for me and I don't get that awful low.
brydy also answered the question brydy also answered the question

17 hours ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Does pulmonary rehab help?

GAnne It is good to hear from you again. Keep after that weight thing. Peanut butter and magic coffee as I call it helped me to put on the necessary weight. Now I need to lose some weight.
brydyGAnneKaseykatand 6 others also answered the question brydyand 8 others also answered the question

17 hours ago

Kaseykat

Kaseykatasked the question: Does anyone have a hard time coming off of steroids ?

Iโ€™m on my last day of kinda a longer dose pack. Iโ€™ve felt so good these last couple of weeks. Lots of energy, no problems breathing. Now today Iโ€™m on my last day and I feel like I have been hit by a truck. Aching all over , no energy, even my skin and my …

1 day ago

KoolBoxer

KoolBoxer

Any comments from you guys most appreciated. I havenโ€™t been on this website for a long time.

1 day ago

KoolBoxer

KoolBoxer

Got COPD from extreme asthma and extreme allergies which led to constant lung infections.

1 day ago

KoolBoxer

KoolBoxer

I have bronchiectasis, asthma and supposedly allergic asperligosis. 

1 day ago

KoolBoxer

KoolBoxer

Body weakness and fatigue.

1 day ago

KoolBoxer

KoolBoxer

My breathing is fine but I feel like I have pneumonia.

1 day ago

Tara Kloehn, COPDF Communications

Tara Kloehn, COPDF Communications created the event Big Baton Pass 2026 - COPD Foundation Presents

As part of the yearly Big Baton Pass virtual global event, join the COPD Foundation as we host a special session. By visiting https://copdbatonpass.org/ at any time globally on World COPD Day, Wednesday, November 18, 2026, viewers will be able to learn …

1 day ago

KoolBoxer

KoolBoxer

Sputum sample found heavy amounts of pseudomonas aeruginosa and stenotrophomonas maltophilia. Iโ€™m on high dose oral Cipro.

1 day ago

Tara Kloehn, COPDF Communications

Tara Kloehn, COPDF Communications created the event Understanding COPD: From Diagnosis to Daily Life

Questions about COPD? Get answers that can help you feel more confident in your care. Join us on Tuesday, November 17 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time for โ€œUnderstanding COPD: From Diagnosis to Daily Life," a virtual event hosted by Jonnie Korinko, MSRC, RRT, RRT …

1 day ago

Tara Kloehn, COPDF Communications

Tara Kloehn, COPDF Communications created the event Health Care Professionals Event: Comprehensive Approaches for COPD Care

Free Virtual Event for Health Care Professionals Join the COPD Foundation and leading experts for the annual Lung Health Collaborative Virtual Assembly. This yearโ€™s event features four expert-led sessions designed to provide practical, evidence-based …

1 day ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question What does a regular chest ct rule out and what does it miss?

Well, I may be better at this than I thought. I was going to say that it looked good to me, but where were the %. Welcome to the group. Whatever Dr. Mannino says is gospel.
David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )brydyKaren Deitemeyer - Florida State Captainand 1 other also answered the question David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )and 3 others also answered the question

1 day ago

6ft Pixie

6ft Pixie

Hi, RRbest, and welcome. COPD360 is a great place for support and educational resources.         

1 day ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐Ÿ‚ Hello, Autumn! ๐Ÿ

Today marks the Autumnal Equinoxโ€”that little moment on the calendar when day and night are nearly equal, and we officially turn the corner into fall.

The days will start getting shorter, the leaves will begin changing, and hopefullyโ€”hopefullyโ€”some cooler temperatures are headed our way. Some of us have had quite enough quality time with the air conditioner.

And you know what comes next... sweaters start coming out, everything suddenly tastes like pumpkin, and before long we'll be wondering why it's dark outside when it feels like the afternoon just started.

Changing seasons can also mean changing routines. Cooler mornings, earlier sunsets, shifting temperatures, and eventually turning on the heat may mean making a few adjustmentsโ€”especially when you're living with a lung condition.

But we don't have to make today all about preparing for what's next.

If you're able, step outside for a few minutes. Watch the sunset. Feel the change in the air. Look around your little corner of the world and see if you can spot the first hints that fall is on its way. ๐Ÿ‚

And then there's the important question...

What's YOUR favorite part of fall? Cooler weather? Changing leaves? Football? A favorite fall food? Breaking out the comfy clothes? Or simply giving that poor air conditioner a well-earned rest?

Happy Autumn, 360Social! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿงก

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿง…PICKLED ONIONS๐Ÿง…๐ŸŒฑ1 large red onion, thinly sliced 2/3 cup water2/3 cup white vinegar 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 tbsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. salt1 bay leaf1/2 tsp. peppercorns In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Once it comes to...

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHey, friends! Wasn't it just Summer?! Well, now all of a sudden...it's Fall! Some of us call the season Autumn. Whatever you like to call it, I hope you enjoy today! Pumpkin spice, and everything nice are headed your way! 
๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŒพ

1 day ago

Jahzy

Jahzyasked the question: What does a regular chest ct rule out and what does it miss?

I am a 30 year old guy who has had asthma my entire life. I smoked for roughly 10 years, with a year break in the middle. Originally it was just marijuana but a lot of it, then it was vape, then cigarettes. I was doing around 5 - 7 cigarettes a day when …

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

Hello, Kona! Thanks for your interest in the Eating Well blog! I post a new recipe each weekday. You can find it on the main feed.You can request to get new replies in your email each time a member posts a comment. You should see it after you post...

1 day 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.