Long-acting Bronchodilators: these medications are inhaled into the lungs through inhalers and nebulizers and relax the muscles in your lungs. Long-acting bronchodilators do not work quickly. They are often used once or twice a day every day to help …

Short-acting Bronchodilators: These meds work quickly to relax the muscles around your bronchial tubes, helping to relieve shortness of breath. These meds are inhaled into the lungs from an inhaler or nebulizer. You often begin to feel relief within a …

Inhaled Corticosteroids: These medications reduce the inflammation in your lungs via an inhaler or nebulizer . These meds do not work instantly and can take a few weeks of continuous use before you experience results. A few common inhaled corticosteroids …

Hi, has anyone else on here had silicone implant ruptures causing lung damage? If so how and what has helped ? TIA

Inhalers, or “puffers,” deliver reliable and consistent doses of inhaled medicines.There are three types of inhalers: metered-dose, dry powder, and soft mist. A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is a small, pressurized canister that fits inside a plastic, boot …

Hi, Has anyone with bronchiectasis had exascerbations or lung symptoms from coloring your hair? Thank you

The link below provides information on exacerbations and the red flags associated with exacerbations: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Patient-or-Caregiver/Exacerbations

Below is the link to the medication management wallet card. This may be helpful for you keep in your wallet in case you need it and to show the staff when you visit different specialists. You will not have to write the same lists over and over again. …

The link below reviews the different types of inhalers and the basics on nebulizers. https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Patient-or-Caregiver/Inhaled-Medicines

Below is the link to the wallet card. This may be helpful for you keep in your w to show when you visit different specialists: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Portals/0/DownloadsLibrary/Files/WalletalletCard_Bronch_NTM_Web.pdf

The article below describes the difference in the two numbers: https://www.foxweather.com/learn/dew-point-best-way-classify-how-much-humidity-in-air

I was wondering, with environmental exposure to NTMs, aspergillus, etc., has anyone heard anything from doctors or other experts on whether hiking or camping are ok to do? Trying to get an idea if these activities are ok or not, if they should be avoided …

This Independence Day, I want to honor our amazing team of IMPACT 2024 lung health advocates that I worked with in Washington, D.C., where we asked our lawmakers to take action to support lung health! On March 5, individuals with chronic lung disease, …

I started NTM treatment with the "big 3" but had to stop the Ethambutol in the first month because my hands and feet started getting numb. I understand the damage is often temporary, but after 30+ days off the Ethambutol, they haven't gotten better. It's …

My pulmonologist asked me which one I wanted, like I have a clue. Doing research & could use some feedback from anyone willing to chime in. I’m 64”106# & would like to be mobile with it.

The blog article blow reviews how weather changes, especially increasing humidity and dew point can impact respiratory patients: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/BronchandNTM360social/Community-Discussions/Blog/Article/54/Why-Weather-can …

Do you know there is a World Bronchiectasis Conference? This year the conference takes place in Dundee, Scotland! Association and Patient Village have made it possible for you to attend for FREE. Visit https://bronchiectasis-patient.org/ to get all the …

I was diagnosed 11/22 with NTM. In 2019, my PCP missed a bronchiectasis diagnosis from a coronary calcium CT scan. I went 3-1/2 years untreated & without airway clearance practices, no sputum til 2022. I had a bilobectomy in 5/23 and in 9/23 started …

The link below provides information on dealing with heat waves. Please read the paragraph about nighttime temperatures. https://weather.com/safety/heat/news/2024-06-18-heat-wave-what-to-know-safety

World Bronchiectasis Day is celebrated on July 1 st every year to raise awareness about this lung condition. This year, the focus is on research and how it impacts the bronchiectasis community. Take a look at the details below and join us on July 1 st to …

The link below offers some great suggestions on making traveling more pleasant: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Patient-or-Caregiver/Travel

Below is information on the red flags, preventative measures and treatment options: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Patient-or-Caregiver/Exacerbations

The link below provides the basics on airway clearance: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Portals/0/DownloadsLibrary/Files/Quick_guide_to_airway_clearance_Web.pdf Please let us know if you have any questions.

Most of us enjoy being outdoors, sitting in the sunshine throughout the summer months. However, we must be cautious while taking certain medications. Tge article below reviews the categories of medications that are most “ sun sensitive “,: https://www …

Hi! Not sure how to post this, so hopefully it works. I did not know if anyone was aware that there is a conference in San Diego this week - the 2024 NTM & Bronchiectasis Patient Conference. It is May 16-17, & they are still accepting registration for …