A 24 hour pH Impedance Test is a Gastrointestinal diagnostic test to check your upper Gastrointestinal system for issues such as GERD. The link below, from John Hopkins reviews the details of this test: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment …

An upper endoscopy, also referred to as an EGD is a diagnostic test to see if an individual has acid reflux/ Gerd. The link below reviews the basics of this diagnostic test: https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd-endoscopy#treatment

The blog article below reviews the Basics of Acid Reflux vs. Gerd. The article includes a list of “ Do’s and Don’t s for Respiratory Patients with Acid Reflux/ Gerd: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/BronchandNTM360social/Community …

The educational video below, presented by Dr.Gwen Huitt reviews the medical management of GERD/ Acid Reflux. Great tips on preventative measures are provided in this video :ntmir webinar series Medical Management of GERD with Dr. Gwen Huitt

I have had bronchiectasis for around 3 years & was recently diagnosed with mycobacteria abscessus. The lung specialist I have just seen is not real keen on prescribing a nebuliser (I am in Australia). I have just found a pulmonary rehab centre which I am …

The article below, is based on an interview reviewing 7 tips to lessen Acid Reflux , with Dr. Gwen Huitt, ( retired from National Jewish Health. https://cysticfibrosisnewstoday.com/social-clips/a-specialists-7-tips-for-preventing-reflux-and-aspiration/

For the first time, my culture showed the presence of Pseudomonas. :-( How do I weig the pros and cons of to attempt eradication?

Any exercise is better than no exercise for individuals who have lung disorders The link below reviews the benefits of exercise for the BNTM patient: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Patient-or-Caregiver/Exercise

What were the first symptoms that you noticed? How long (after the onset of symptoms) did it take for your diagnosis to be confirmed? Were you diagnosed with bronchiectasis, NTM, or both?

Chronic illness can take a toll on one’s mental health. The comprehensive article below offers some helpful suggestions to assist you with your mental health goals: https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-stop-taking-yourself-so …

I’ve started treatment for PA mucoid variant. My pulmo chose Cipro monotherapy. I was inspired by those who commented about this as common and about treatments that worked to “eradicate” or at least minimize it as an issue for them. The literature about …

There are a lot more available resources to assist one with mental health challenges. Mental health can impact our physical health. Media coverage has expanded on mental health challenges since the pandemic, psych telehealth is now available. The link …

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Your involvement can make a substantial impact by offering important information into the daily lives of those living with bronchiectasis (without cystic fibrosis), also known as Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFBE), and their family members. This …

Hi all, I just found this site after a late night googling rabbit hole. I'll try not be too long-winded. I was diagnosed last year, after a bout of pneumonia, which led to an incidental finding on an xray and then ct scan. At first my Respirologist …

Below is information from the CDC on pneumonia vaccines. You may be due for a repeat injection, after 5 years if you were under 65 when you received your first pneumonia vaccine . Please discuss the timeframe with your doctor: https://www.cdc …

The link below reviews the signs of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D plays a key role in our immune system and is especially important for individuals with chronic health conditions. https://www.medicinenet.com/14_signs_of_vitamin_d_deficiency/article.htm

Your involvement can make a substantial impact by offering important information into the daily lives of those living with bronchiectasis (without cystic fibrosis), also known as Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFBE), and their family members. This …

The link below from the CDC offers detailed information on this subject: https://www.cdc.gov/ncird/whats-new/reduce-your-risk-from-respiratory-viruses-this-holiday-season.html#cdc_generic_section_2-now-is-the-time-to-take-action

This tool assists you with communication with your health care provider. Tips on managing NTM are also included in the link below: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Portals/0/DownloadsLibrary/Files/NTM_Management_Tool.pdf Please let us …

Are you aware of new therapies for COPD or bronchiectasis that have just been approved or may be approved soon? If so, please share what you are hearing.

We may not always be up to exercising but exercise is highly recommended for better lung health. We can allow ourselves to take some off when we are not feeling well but we must try to push ourselves to do some type of exercise on the other days. The …

I was diagnosed last week with bronchiectasis. I am a physical education middle school teacher and am 49. I used to work out fairly regularly until I had to have a parathyroidectomy/thyroidectomy in the summer of 2017. It took half the year to get my …

When I started with a new pulmo 2014 after diagnosing me with bronchiectasis we talked about zpak weekly but due to hearing loss a side affect of that antibiotic he was hesitant on giving me this. So I had my hearing checked and I had already lost …

Has anyone tried the nebulized form of n-acetyl cysteine to help thin mucous?? I have discussed this with my doctor, and she has sent the prescription to several drug stores, and they have not been able to attain this drug. I live in New Jersey. Thanks