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Hi Susan and welcome to our group! I know it has been an invaluable resource for me, as my doctor gave me very little education about BE or MAC and NONE about airway clearance. I have learned practically everything from this group so I am glad you found it! I use the Aerobika and find it exceptional. I nebulize with the 7% saline (discovered because of this site and not my dr!) two times a day and I attach the Aerobika to the nebulizer so you can do airway clearance and nebulize at the same time. I cough up A LOT of mucus when doing this. It is a godsend. I also use a HillRom compression vest but find that I bring up very little mucus when using it. As you will find, we all vary in what works. A book I highly recommend is "The Be Clear Method to Living with Bronchiectasis" by Linda Esposito. She is a valuable resource. And, now she has her own youtube channel with helpful information on how to manage and live well with BE. She has BE and will provide a treasure trove of information. I wish you well and hope you find the expert care you so deserve.

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Thank you so much for this information. I ordered the book by Linda Esposito and look forward to reading it. I want to try many different means of controlling this condition rather than letting it control me. I’m trying acupuncture for the first time in my life next week. I don’t know if it will help, but I figure it’s worth a try!

Thank you to everyone who has responded to me. I’m very excited to see Dr. McShane. I feel blessed to have a world-class doctor living within 6 hours of my home.

This group has taught me so much in the past two weeks! I am so happy to have a great support system. Thank you seems inadequate. My heart is truly overflowing with joy because I no longer feel alone in this!