@paxmundi Yes some people rid themselves of the feather pillows after hearing the same thing from their pulmonologists. Meaning other BE/MAC patients posted on one of the Mayo BE threads exactly what you said.
I have been sleeping on them for over 30 years. I believe I have had BE for at least eight years ......meaning five years before being diagnosed with BE/MAI in 2022/2023.
So far, not yet, I have not had a cold and can't remember when the last time it was that I had a cold. No pneumonia since the Legionella with Mycoplasma pneumonias in 1987.
Yes to Covid for a short 48 hours before feeling just fine after taking a short stint of Paxlovid. I had Covid thanks to Mercy Rehab facility that lead me to believe I didn't need to wear a mask with only four people in the room(s). Up to that point I had been wearing a mask in public and of course should have continued my practice of wearing the mask during those three visits to the rehab facility. My fault for my allowing medical people (Lung rehab respiratory therapist) to sway me into thinking "No need to wear the mask." That was February of 2024 when I had Covid.
Thank you for sharing what you heard, it is important to hear and keep it in mind.
Barbara