@pacathy Moisture, moisture, moisture to loosen the mucus. I believe it was Scoop that stated recently the importance of hydrating.....Several here on Mayo talk about how much easier it is to bring the mucus up with warm water sips.
This is what AI came up with:
" How dehydration worsens bronchiectasis
In bronchiectasis, the walls of the airways are damaged and widened, which impairs their ability to clear mucus effectively. A lack of proper hydration can create a vicious cycle that worsens this condition."
Sadly many of us do not drink enough water starting at a young age. I myself was often, prior to my diagnosis, was told by the Primary Care Doctor I was dehydrated. I believe it may be one of the possible factors for me having the problems I have.
Barbara

@pacathy
I guess I did not feel a need for compensation since I was feeling fine. Most of the time I do not have any difficulty because of BE+MAC, but I keep well hydrated and moving. I also try practicing deep abdominal breathing just a couple of minutes several times during the day, when possible I use an Autogenic Drainage App. I like to walk, try to do 6 km in an hour when possible, but during vacation it was the sightseeing that I counted as exercise. I mostly take it easy, the difficult part for me is sanitizing the nebulizer, if not al home. Hopefully you will find a way and not get an exacerbation. Good luck.