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360Coach Brandon Check-In 03/30/2026
These last days of March… can you feel the shift? 🌷
Longer days, changing weather, a little more time outside… and for many living with COPD, bronchiectasis, or NTM, this time of year can bring a mix of good days and a few surprises too.
So today, let’s do a quick check-in together—something simple, but really important:
👉 Have you noticed any small changes in your breathing this week?
Sometimes it’s easy to brush things off as “just allergies” or “just the weather,” but those early changes can be your body’s way of asking for a little extra attention.
Things like:
• Feeling a bit more short of breath than usual
• Needing your rescue inhaler more often
• A change in cough or mucus
• Feeling more tired than your normal
And for those living with bronchiectasis…
👉 Have your airway clearance routines felt a little harder lately?
Are you needing a bit more time, or not getting the same results you usually do?
That can be an important signal too.
💡 This is a great time to:
• Take a quick look at your action plan
• Stay consistent with your routines
• And don’t hesitate to reach out to your doctor if something feels off
Catching those changes early can make a big difference.
And just as important…
👉 What’s one small win or bright spot you’ve had these past few days?
Maybe a steady breathing day, a short walk, a good laugh, or a quiet moment with someone—or something—you love 🐾
I’ll start—there’s something about these last days of March that makes me want to slow down just enough to notice the little things… and to listen when your body whispers, not just when it shouts.
Your turn—what are you noticing, and what’s been a bright spot for you? 💙
Replies
A good laugh is the very best medicine of all. I have had to use my rescue inhaler more frequently. Many of us deny the need to use such devices; however, they really do help with giving you more energy on certain days. Please discuss whether or not a rescue inhaler would assist you. There are many different types of inhalers; I had to try several before I could find the one that works best for me. I 💕 seeing longer days and more ☀️ sunshine.
Great point, Katie! It's worth the conversation with your doctor and medical team to see if a rescue inhaler could be something to help if you are experiencing shortness of breath.
Shortness of breath or wheezing upon exertion, such as mild exercise are other reasons why an inhaler maybe useful at this time of the year. This subject is definitely worth a conversation with your health care provider. We all desire and deserve the best quality of life possible.:)
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