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Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

๐ŸŽ‰ Happy National Just Because Day! ๐ŸŽ‰

Apparently today we have official permission to do something for absolutely no other reason thanโ€ฆ

JUST BECAUSE. ๐Ÿ˜‚

And you know what? I kind of love that.

Living with COPDโ€”or caring for someone who doesโ€”can mean a whole lot of our days are filled with things we do because we have to. Medications, appointments, oxygen, exercise, planning ahead, pacing ourselvesโ€ฆthe list can get pretty darn long.

So today, how about we make a little room for something we do simply because we want to?

Decorate that POC. Heck, bedazzle the thing if thatโ€™s your style. โœจ๐Ÿ˜‚

Buy somebodyโ€™s coffee or quietly pick up the tab for the table next to youโ€ฆjust because.

Send someone flowers when there isnโ€™t a birthday, anniversary, or anything else on the calendar. ๐ŸŒท

Turn up your favorite song and sing along like youโ€™re headlining a sold-out concertโ€”even if your only audience is the person in the car next to you wondering what on earth is happening. ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ˜‚

Call somebody youโ€™ve been thinking about.

Eat dessert first.

Wear the ridiculous shirt.

Take the nap.

Tell someone you appreciate them.

Just because.

And sometimes โ€œjust becauseโ€ can mean doing something that makes living with COPD a little easier. Take the shortcut. Sit down when everyone else is standing. Bring the oxygen. Use the scooter. Pace yourself. You donโ€™t owe anyone an explanation for doing what helps you enjoy your day.

Caregivers, that includes YOU, too. Do one little thing today that's completely yours.

And yesโ€ฆsometimes we still have to do something โ€œjust because Mom said so.โ€

Apparently there are limits to this holiday. ๐Ÿ˜‚ So tell usโ€”whatโ€™s something fun, kind, helpful, or completely unnecessary that you can do today JUST BECAUSE? 

19 minutes ago

  • Coach Brandon - Community ManagerOkay, Iโ€™ll go first. ๐Ÿ˜‚

    Iโ€™m definitely a โ€œjust because it sounded like fun at the timeโ€ person.

    Turn a simple idea into a whole production because my brain went, โ€œOooohโ€ฆyou know what would make this even better?โ€ Just because. ๐Ÿ˜‚

    Surprise somebody with something little because I thought it might make them smile? Absolutely, just because.

    And occasionally (yeah, just occasionally, Ha!) buy something I absolutely did NOT need because I successfully convinced myself it was basically a necessity?

    Wellโ€ฆ

    Thatโ€™s between me and my bank. ๐Ÿ˜‚

    Apparently my version of Just Because Day is curiosity, creativity, a little kindness, and questionable adult supervision.

    Sounds about right, that tracks. 14 minutes ago
Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager๐ŸŽ‰โค Happy Birthday, Debbie! โค๐ŸŽ‰

If you've spent any time here on 360social, chances are you've crossed paths with Debbieโ€”and chances are, she made your day a little better.

She celebrates with us, worries with us, laughs with us, and is always there with an encouraging word or simply a โ€œHey, I'm here.โ€ She's a true friend to so many of us... which, let's face it, is pretty much everybody. ๐Ÿ˜‚โค

Debbie, you have helped make this community what it is simply by being you. We are awfully lucky to have you, and even luckier to call you our friend.

Here's hoping today brings you lots of love, plenty of laughs, some Hazel Madeline snuggles, beautiful birds, and of course... a really good iced coffee. โ˜•๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฆœ

Happy Birthday, Debbie! We love you! โค๐ŸŽ‚

2 hours ago

Community Announcements

Community Announcementsadded a new article Earlier menopause linked to higher risk of bronchiectasis

New study suggests a link between the timing of menopause and bronchiectasis risk

Miami (August 27, 2026) - Women with a shorter reproductive lifespan are at greater risk of developing bronchiectasis, according to a new study in the July 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation, a peer-reviewed, open access journal.

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by enlarged airways that are thickened and/or scarred. These permanently widened airways lead to a buildup of mucus and impaired clearance of bacteria from the lungs. It is estimated that more than 1 million people are diagnosed with bronchiectasis worldwide, and of those, 340,000 to 522,000 are adults in the U.S.

Bronchiectasis is nearly twice as common in women as in men. Postmenopausal women are at higher risk of developing bronchiectasis; however, research does not clearly show how a woman's reproductive lifespanโ€”from beginning of menstruation to beginning of menopauseโ€”affects that risk.

1 hour ago

Wildebeest

Wildebeestanswered the question Help me understand my spirometry 25M

I'm no medic but it looks essentially normal to me. According to my web search, Bronchiolitis is a respiratory infection and since you are now coming down with symptoms that would figure. As you are of course aware, smoking is doing you no favours. I'm …
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3 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

LEMON THYME SHORTBREAD COOKIES Lemon Sugar:1/2 cup sugar1 tsp. lemon zestShortbread Cookies:1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/8 tsp. salt3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/4 cups all-purpose...

3 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy Thursday, friends! Wishing everyone a wonderful day! Lots of nice people here, and plenty of reasons to smile! ๐Ÿ˜€

7 hours ago

Zahid Younis

Zahid Younis

Fine

8 hours ago

Sue in NE

Sue in NEanswered the question Has anyone heard of the POC - O2 Concepts Oxlife Liberty?

I ordered a Liberty 2 last week and am returning it today. I wanted the continuous flow for nighttime but the noise of this machine is too much! On continuous or pulse it is very loud, almost as loud as my home stationary one
HIcopd - Hawaii State CaptainDee SreeMike Hess, RRT (COPDF Senior Director of Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs)and 4 others also answered the question HIcopd - Hawaii State Captainand 6 others also answered the question

16 hours ago

JohnU

JohnUcommented onBiologics for COPD: What You Need to Know

I began taking Dupixent a couple of years ago. Immediate help but as time went on, not so much. Although, my exacerbations are quite infrequent now, so I can say it's done that. I do qualify for their PAP, which is the only way I can get this. It's...

19 hours ago

Tony C

Tony C

Good, 45 minute walk this morning was nice. Slowed down several times as breath dictated.

1 day ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ“ธ Visit My Corner of the World Wednesday!

Here we are, starting to wind our way toward the end of summer. โ˜€๐Ÿƒ So before it slips away, I think itโ€™s time to see a little more of your corner of the world!

Whatโ€™s caught your eye lately?

Maybe itโ€™s a beautiful view, a favorite place, something blooming in the backyard, your four-legged sidekick, a great sunset, or just something that made you stop and think, โ€œNow THAT is pretty awesome.โ€

And heyโ€”new picture, old pictureโ€ฆ doesnโ€™t matter! Maybe itโ€™s even a favorite photo from years ago or a place youโ€™d love to be right now.

If itโ€™s awesome to you, it belongs here. ๐Ÿ˜Š Somebody else might look at it and think itโ€™s pretty darn awesome too.

So dig through that camera roll, snap something new, or pull out an old favorite and show us your corner of the world! ๐ŸŒŽโค

Tell us a little about it if youโ€™d likeโ€”or just let the picture do the talking.

What are you sharing with us today? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“ธ

1 day ago

Wildebeest

Wildebeest

Waaaah! I have a cold and I feel rotten. Thus far it seems to have stayed out of my lungs and I have no temperature, so I guess it would count as 'mild'. Well, sinuses full to bursting, total body aches and severe fatigue doesn't feel all that mild. So I came here to complain! Waaaaah!

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captainhttps://youtu.be/pFu9WNUVqHg?is=9x5JO9JHJk1zmXb9




Something very special! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐ŸฏBAKED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN๐Ÿฏ4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp. seasoned salt2 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1/4 cup honey2 tbsp. grainy mustard1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. vinegar 1/4 tsp. paprikaFreshly ground black pepper to taste Preheat...

1 day ago

Reizers

Reizersasked the question: Help me understand my spirometry 25M

Spirometry results 25M Iโ€™m 25, male, 180 cm, and I smoke. I had spirometry done because Iโ€™ve been getting intermittent shortness of breath and cigarettes sometimes irritate my airways a lot / make me cough up phlegm. My results were roughly: **Pre …

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy wonderful Wednesday! May your day be bursting with brightness, energy, and positive vibes! Enjoy your day, friends! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

1 day ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

The article on the effects of pollen on people with COPD comes at a time when I am on Prednisone and a Sullfa/Antibiotic for an ear infection.  Ragweed season came early this year, and I did not start my Allegra soon enough.

1 day ago

DeanneQ

DeanneQ

I am doing well.  I don't think I have posted here in a long time. I did have the Zephyr valve procedure and all went well.  It was amazing to be able to take a really deep breath immediately after.

1 day ago

perkyH

perkyH

for me it is cheaper because my insurance does cover Trelegy . And Voltido is 2 months 60  anf trelegy is only one month. might br helpful for someone like that is covered.

1 day ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captainanswered the question Check-in: Are you up to date on all your vaccines?

I checked with my primary care physician. I am due for the tetanus vaccination in a year and a half. Will get it then.
JeanO53HIcopd - Hawaii State CaptainKaren Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain also answered the question JeanO53and 2 others also answered the question

1 day ago

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State CaptainDolly Parton was a dirt-poor little girl from Tennessee who dreamed an outrageous dream, work like crazy to get it, and refused to become somebody other than herself.

She gave us songs we will be singing long after all of us are gone. She gave millions of children books. She gave us laughs. And she showed that enormous success didnโ€™t require pretending you were too important to laugh at yourself.

Rest in peace, Dolly.

We will always love you.

https://open.spotify.com/track/22b9X7sCLtNCklyh2Yqv0H?si=a695b54caa8a49d1

I Dreamed Of A Hillbilly Heaven

Listen to I Dreamed Of A Hillbilly Heaven on Spotify. Song ยท Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn ยท 1993

1 day ago

SOB2026

SOB2026answered the question Bad breathing and heavy chest while on Prednisone?

The doctor sounds incompetent when they do that. How about saying, it shouldn't do that. We need to run some tests to see what is going on with you. We will check your CBC and CMP. Then, see from there. Get a better doctor if possible.
DaBoomerRoxy Swango Lorrikeetand 5 others also answered the question DaBoomerand 7 others also answered the question

1 day ago

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State Captain

Ken Benson-California Lung Health Advocate and State CaptainMonday music


The Entertainer Marviin Hamlisch
https://open.spotify.com/track/6QQIawc8vdSjXHZIjuUJG7?si=852d2534e60449fa

The Entertainer - The Sting/Soundtrack Version (Piano Version)

Listen to The Entertainer - The Sting/Soundtrack Version (Piano Version) on Spotify. Song ยท Marvin Hamlisch ยท 1974

1 day ago

Community Announcements

Community Announcementsadded a new article Pollen season poses greater risk for people with COPD

New study shows higher pollen exposure linked to decreased lung function

Miami (August 25, 2026) - Increased exposure to pollen negatively impacts the lung function of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study in the July 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation, a peer-reviewed, open access journal.

COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, affects more than 30 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. Environmental triggers, such as exposure to aeroallergens like pollen, can increase airway inflammation and symptom burden and decrease airflow in people with respiratory diseases.

Climate change is also a contributing factor as higher temperatures and decreases in precipitation lead to higher concentrations of pollen in the air and may extend the pollen season from the typical March to October.

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉEASY CILANTRO LIME SAUCE๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉIn a blender, place 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic, minced, a handful of cilantro, chopped, 1 tbsp. lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.Makes a great sauce for chicken! โ‡๏ธ...

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHappy terrific Tuesday, friends! Wishing all of you an absolutely beautiful day! Keep on smiling! ๐Ÿ˜€

2 days ago

Lil'bit

Lil'bit

Drinking  my 2 qts or more daily of water. No spasms in calves today but a couple times in my hands. I am receiving  5 Iron infusions  within 5 wks.,I am anemic.  I hope ya'all have a good evening. I'm relaxing and looking to watch hopefully a good movie.๐Ÿ˜

2 days ago

Lil'bit

Lil'bit

Always open to new friends. Thankful I found the COPD FOUNDATION. ๐ŸŒป

2 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.