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Hello Terri- Wow this thread is from 2018 and you have had this BE routine for some time now.
I have been doing air way clearance since October of 2023 after going to NJH. I now go to Tyler. I came to this "thread" hoping to see if it was just me, if it is something even younger people experience........meaning ones energy level good in the morning and way down in the early afternoon. I am 81 and 9 months into life, and was doing great until recently with the energy level. I am careful with my diet and take basic vitamin supplements....so....It was bothering me as to why this was happening when just a few months ago my energy level was good all day long. I guess all that goes along with Bronchiectasis and does affect ones energy level. I also believe this heat, even if one is indoors, adds to the decreased energy leve. So many aspects of life change with this condition and especially combined with Hiatial Hernia/Acid Reflux added in that many of us have to deal with. It helps me to know that it is probably the BE routine etc. that is helping to zap my energy level and not my 81+ years.

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I just thought I would let you know, as is sometimes the case, Teri (@windwalker) has not been active with us for several months.
But I can let you know that, absolutely, BE can affect your energy level - even if you do not have an active infection. So, be kind to yourself and rest as you must. For 2 weeks, I thought that I was my old self again, and filled my time with way too many active days. Then reality caught up with me, and I had a day when I could barely stay awake. I remembered that the old me is gone for good, and slept for most of 24 hours. This week I am going to carefully measure out my activities so I don't crash again.
I have learned that somewhere between 4 and 5 pm is the end of my day, and I must have dinner planned and ready to go. If we have an evening date, I may even take a nap!