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Educational topics for July
🌞 July has arrived, kicking off with a very active World Bronchiectasis Day yesterday. As the summer heat rises, so does our commitment to caring for ourselves and one another in the Bronchiectasis and NTM community. For those living with Bronchiectasis or NTM lung disease, rising temperatures can bring extra challenges.
🌞 July Heat & Lung Health Reminders:
💧 Hydrate often, even before you feel thirsty. Staying well hydrated helps thin mucus.
🌤️ Protect your lungs from heat, humidity, and poor air quality.
✔️Avoid outdoor exertion during peak heat (10 am–4 pm). Avoid hot, humid air.
✔️ Check local air quality before going outside; check the dew point numbers.
✔️ Use air conditioning or cooling centers when possible
🌬️ 🩺 Stay consistent with care routines- keep up with airway clearance.💙 Permit yourself to rest as needed
Small daily choices can help protect your lungs during the summer heat. If symptoms increase—more coughing, fatigue, or breathlessness—reach out to your healthcare provider early. Throughout the month, the BNTM Activity Feed will focus on therapeutic recreation ideas, clinical research, and a review of summer weather conditions. Stay cool and stay kind to your body this July. 💙 Here’s to a July filled with strength, gentleness, and resilience.
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