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Hello! Memorial Day officially kicks off the start of the summer season. I hope that you have some great plans scheduled. If you are not feeling well and are unable to get out and about as you would like to, we are here to support you. We have assistance available for you in many forms. In addition to the community support you receive here on BronchiectasisandNTM360, you can call one of our Patient Ambassadors directly at (833) 411-5864. Our ambassadors are real live patients with experiences similar to yours and understand your concerns. You can also email us at contactus@bronchandntm.org to get more information on any specific questions you may have. Our ambassadors can’t provide medical advice but may be able to assist you with additional resources.
Below is a blog article on Summer Precautions- there has been an update on the time recommended to boil water that was mentioned in a previous post. Please let us know if you have any questions. I hope that you make the best of each day going forward. :)
Summer Precautions for People with Bronchiectasis and NTM Lung Disease
Hello all -
I'm new to this site and I'm glad you all are here to share with.
I would like to hear about measures you take to protect your lungs when traveling. I have gotten flare ups in the past when my son, his wife and my grandchildren have flown here for a visit (to Florida from Minnesota), usually in March, and also when I go on trips.
Thanks!
Hello, I was recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis and potentially NTM (awaiting sputum sample results). We currently have a trip planned for out of the country (Spain and Greece) for mid-May. Right now I am coughing a great deal, despite religiously doing my airway clearance (sodium chloride 3% solution, Acapella device, huff coughing). I am getting very concerned about traveling, because if I have a coughing attack when trying to go through customs I am very concerned that they will not let me into the country. It will also be very difficult to sleep in the same room with my husband since the coughing flares at night. There doesn't seem to be any way to make myself stop coughing. I really don't know if I am in an exacerbation or if this is my new reality. Previously, I coughed a fair amount, but it was usually triggered by laying flat or reclining. Now it is more unpredictable and much more prevalent. Does anyone have any advice? I am going back to see the Pulmonary PA (doctor unavailable until June) tomorrow to discuss but am interested in others' experience, particularly when traveling. Thank you.
The link below offers some great suggestions on making traveling more pleasant:
https://www.bronchandntm.org/For-Patients/Learn-More/Managing-Symptoms-and-Daily-Living/Travel
Has anyone traveled recently (air travel) ? and if so, any complications?
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