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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?

1 day ago

Julie66

Julie66

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

3 hours ago

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  • DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainBy all means, please feel free to tell us your story! 
    We are all here to support you!
    Welcome to 360Social! ๐Ÿ˜Š2 hours ago
  • Julie66Thanks Debbie. My goal everyday is too stay out of the hospital. 
    Been struggling for 2 years with COPD.  I di breathing treatments every 4 hours. On Dupixent for about 6 months. It helps but breathing is not always easy. The  mental aspect of it is equally tough. If not more sometimes.  Thanks for responding.  9 minutes ago
  • JazzybeanHi Julie66 
    Welcome. Yes, the mental aspect of this disease is challenging. That is why, for me, it is so helpful to be part of a community where people understand all dimensions of this disease, physical and mental. I hope you meet your goal and stay out of the hospital. And, once you have accomplished that, allow yourself to be optimistic enough to think of another goal you might want to accomplish. Take care. 1 minute ago
ChefK

ChefK

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

4 hours 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

7 hours ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

13 hours 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.

18 hours ago

Caroline West Virginia State Captain

Caroline West Virginia State Captainanswered the question Does atelectasis warrants a bronchoscopy?

I understand your concern about the bronchoscopy, but I would go for the option that is one and done. I am sorry that I do not have information about your siutation.
das23 also answered the question das23 also answered the question

19 hours ago

das23

das23answered the question Struggling with increasing shortness of breath โ€” looking for tips and support

Welcome.....First--Call your doctor--You may be starting an exacerbation. You can try pursed lip breathing. Are you getting the mucus out of your chest?? Were you able to exercise before this started?? Your doctor knows you and should have answers for. …

20 hours ago

Pamster

Pamster

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

1 day 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 …

1 day 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 …

1 day 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...

1 day 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

1 day 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!

1 day ago

brydy

brydy

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

1 day 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.

1 day ago

das23

das23

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

2 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.

2 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

2 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.

2 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

DebbieB.-Connecticut State CaptainHAPPY NEW YEAR, 2026!!!
WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!
Now, if we can only remember to write the change of year on our checks!!! ๐Ÿ˜‚
Here's to friendship, companionship, learning, growing, sharing, and easy breathing, all throughout the year ahead! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

2 days ago

Skyy lani

Skyy lanianswered the question Still confused about exacerbations, though I *think* I am having one

Hi 👋! This is exactly what my husband is going through at the moment. He feels fatigue and low energy for over six weeks now and after two rounds of prednisone. His pulmonologist is going to start him on dupixent shots which he will start next week. I …
David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )brydyKaren Deitemeyer - Florida State Captain also answered the question David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation )and 2 others also answered the question

2 days ago

Amelia (Millie ) โค๏ธ

Amelia (Millie ) โค๏ธ

Happy new year everyone ๐Ÿฅณ

2 days ago

Grandma05

Grandma05answered the question Emphysema no symptoms

My spirometry fev/fvc was 71% in may 2024 and I havenโ€™t noticed much change since then, I have started hill walking and when I get to the top I can be pretty shattered but I look at the rest of them and they all look the same. I think I breathe more …
Natalie NelsonAnonymousnetmouseand 2 others also answered the question Natalie Nelsonand 4 others also answered the question

2 days ago

COPD239now

COPD239now

Hi thanks for your reply about my home oxygen situation. I have stopped smoking and doing well and thanks for the links. 
Happy New year to you and it means a lot for someone to have reached out to me as i am on my own so thank you. Sam

3 days ago

DebbieB.-Connecticut State Captain

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

โšก๏ธโšก๏ธORANGE JUICE BOOSTโšก๏ธโšก๏ธA great way to start out the new year!!1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice Half of a small tart apple, coarsely chopped1/4 cup chopped cucumber 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger1 tsp. ground turmeric IceCombine all...

3 days ago

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

Coach Brandon - Community Manager

โœจ Itโ€™s VMCoTW โ€” and our final one of the year! โœจ

As we close out this year together, weโ€™d love to take one last stroll through your favorite corners of the world. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’™

Share a photo (or a few!) of a place, moment, memory, or view that brought you joy this year โ€” big or small, near or far. Maybe it made you smile, helped you breathe a little easier, or reminded you how strong you are.

Letโ€™s celebrate the moments that carried us through and the beauty we found along the way. ๐Ÿ’ซ

Drop your favorites below and help us wrap up the year with connection, color, and community.

3 days ago

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