@nick52 and @alleycatkate, I had looked into the cautions of taking licorice root as I learned that California has a mandate about posting a warning lable on the product 'Clear Lung'. Licorice Root can be harmful if you already have high blood pressure by raising the pressure even higher. Also was noted the amount needed to cause high blood pressure in one who didn't already have it. I would have to drink 20 cups of 'Breathe Easy' tea a day for 60 days in a row for it to be harmful to me. That is not something I would do. Just like the 'Clear Lung' product didn't harm you Nick. I got the info from the link that was attached to the warning lable when I looked for Clear Lung on Amazon. I also looked it up on the NIH website.

Thank you windwalker for pointing me a direction for help. Yes, I have been on the discussion board. I only knew a microscopic piece of dust until I found the Mayo discussion group. I’m starting a notebook so I can pass on the information I get on to my aunt (she is the one with MAC/MAI BRONCHIECTASIS). Thank you! And thank you to everyone who have shared their stories so people like me can help our loved ones!

@windwalker & @nick52 ...I had recently suggested Clear Lung to a neighbor that coughs continually and keeps getting sinus infections...after I did that I thought I should check with the company, Ridgecrest, to insure it is safe for all instances. They told me there were NO Contraindications associated with the product. They also told me...and I liked this a lot..that If you ordered 3 of them from them, the fourth one is free. I said that is terrific but I got mine for 35. from IHERB and theirs was $45. She said she would priced match and throw in the 4th bottle for free. Yay! Guess who ordered? 🙂

@pfists Hi Shari...I tried your recipe with the Ginger last night for Gerd. It was very helpful!! Thank YOU! It didn't knock it out 100% but did a darn good job...and it could be because I did not keep a pristine diet yesterday also. (couple squares of dark chocolate) When I hear that crackling and gurgling in my throat at night it is upsetting. I now sleep sitting straight up in bed to keep the gerd down. It will be lovely to go back to old fashioned sleeping. I see from this website blog how very important it is to keep the Reflux from coming up your throat and going possibly down into the lung. Things I never considered in the past.. This website and all that share here is invaluable.

@alleycatkate
Oh I'm so glad it helped you!
Ginger has so many benefits too
It boosts your immune system like crazy. Its part of Stephen Buhner protocol to drink this mixture daily with the tinctures for MAC.
It is antibacterial anti inflamitory.
Plus tastes great with some raw honey!!!

@yayaaz I will say it again; your aunt is very blessed to have a niece like you looking after her best interest.

@pfists the Tibetan doctor gave this to me for my stomach .  Ginger is a great digestive helper.  Ginger fights inflammation, cleanses the colon, reduces spasms and cramps, and stimulates circulation.  A strong antioxidant and effective antimicrobial agent

for sores and wounds, protects the liver and stomach. Useful for bowel disorders circulatory problems, arthritis, fever, headache, hot flashes, ingestion, morning sickness, motion sickness, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting. (Dr Balch) 

I also use lemon or a little piece of cinnamon! Very good in the morning and very healthy! Nick

@heathert the probiotic only give you good bacteria to kill the bad one.  No secondary effects!  Use a good one!

@nick52 Could you please elaborate on how much you use and how you prepare the ginger. Please make it a recipe for "how to prepare ginger for dummies"! Thank you.

@128128terry11t
I can tell the receipe for ginger tea that I make I got out of the book "Herbal Antibiotics"
And maybe Nick can chime in with hers:

GINGER TEA RECIPE
Take a piece of ginger the size of your thumb (you can peal for more exposure but don't need to) slice into 1/4 inch pieces. Bring a small pot of water to a boil "preferable a teapot"
Turn off add the ginger and steep covered 20 minutes or longer the longer it sets the stronger it gets. The cover holds in the essential oils.
Then add raw honey to taste the raw honey has so many benifits for your health also.
If your have lemon squeeze into mixture for even more health benefits.
Drink & enjoy!
Shari