Ongoing stress can take a toll on our health and our immune systems Below is a stress screening test that you can take and get the results at completion of the test. https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/stress-test

This question was recently asked at a BNTM Coffee Social Event Since NTM is EVERYWHERE, how much caution is required to avoid exposure to NTM if you have bronchiectasis? KATIE: Basic precautions to avoid aerolized / inhaled NTM should be taken. Below is …

The article below reviews 16 ways to cope with stress. Can you identify a few that work best for you? https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety#15.-Spend-time-with-a-pet

Below is a depression screener test and information on depression: https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/depression-screening

This question was recently asked at a BNTM Coffee Social. Katie: Your doctor may want to monitor you if you are not symptomatic since the antibiotics themselves may present great side effects. Christina: The decision to start treatment is preferred yet …

This question was recently asked at a BNTM Coffee Social. Christina: Katie is correct on that. I believe if the statistic is if you have had NTM before, you are almost 50% more likely to develop the infection again.* This doesn’t mean that you might get …

This question was asked by one of our community members at a recent BNTM Coffee Social. KATIE: Yes, a lot of patients do get nauseous and are unable to eat while on multiple or single antibiotics. Medications are available that may stimulate your …

The link below from NAMI provides details on a list of commonly used medications for mental health issues such as depression: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/Mental-Health-Medications

Below is a link on the different types of anxiety and treatment discussions https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders

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Hi. I have an appointment with NJH. I will be there from 11/01 until 11/11. I have been told that there are areas of Denver that you do not want to stay in. Has anyone been there recently? Were you happy with where you stayed? Also, are there any tips or …

I have bronchiectasis. What is the consensus on getting the new Covid vaccine that came out in September. I read several articles that found the vaccine gave lung problems to some individuals. Thank you. Tahoe

I’m waiting for the April social notes but am really struggling with the sanitizing piece of this twice daily ritual. Right now I’m boiling at home 5-10 minutes. Air dry. Does anyone use cold sanitizing procedures? Alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or perhaps …

Have you ever taken a chair yoga class? Would you like to share your experience?

Can a diagnosis of bronchiectasis and NTM be made based on a chest x-ray alone? - Thanks!

Hello! The article below reviews the basic diagnostic tests done by health care providers to get an accurate diagnosis https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/Learn-More/Diagnostic-Testing-and-Evaluation

Below is a link on information about this breathing practice: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/Learn-More/Breathing-Techniques

Hello,I have the mildest form of Bronchiectasis. I have reached a point where my Specialist and my GP tell me I should be breathing normally now. I am still often breathless when doing housework or when I go for a walk, I still cough occasionally and …

Hi all, I had a bilobectomy 5/3/23 after a bronchiectasis & MAC diagnosis December 2022. My pulmonologist said my future might be better since the bronchiectasis was very localized. I am 4 months postop & mildly symptomatic: cough, clear to white sputum …

My life with bronchiectasis. I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with bronchiectasis at the age of 12 after having a CT scan and bronchoscopy. Before that time, the doctors thought it was asthma but became suspicious when I did not show any significant …

Hello, I am looking for different treatment options for my mother who has Bronchietasis. I was wondering if anyone has tried cannabis (cbd oil, edibles, etc.) for their Bronchietasis? Obviously I feel like smoking cannabis would be counter productive but …

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Good Morning. I am looking for any personal information members are willing to share. My mother just started using Arikayce and has been coughing like crazy and has extreme fatigue. If anyone is using this med, has a family member using it or is a …