Donna I did not start airway clearance until 2020 in spite of having Bronchiectasis since around 2001. Wish I had known about it sooner! Regarding the wood stove, I would not use one if I were you. Every time you open the door to add wood it lets smoke out etc. You can even see the effects of it on your walls over time. We had one years ago and had to re paint the interior of the house. We now have a pellet stove which burns clean and no door opening where it burns. But probably neither is best!