Showering Precautions with Bronchiectasis

Some with BE take showering precautions to limit exposure to steam that can harbor lung pathogens. This concern can make traveling tricky.

So, let’s brainstorm about our bathing and showering options!!

One solution is to find accommodations that have a bathtub.

Another is to see if the accommodations have showers with a handheld fixture that allows one to target the water and minimize steam exposure. 

This is my go-to method in my NYC apartment, and it works great!

In addition, think about the following:

*Let your tap, toilet and shower run for several minutes before using water (don’t be in the room while clearing out the pipes)
*Run a bathroom fan while bathing
*Take short showers
*Substitute sponge baths for showers 
*Wear a mask 
*Remove the showerhead as it is often the source of bacteria 

I recently heard from someone who brings his own showerhead! Now I call that planning a “head”:)!!

Whatever our challenges, let’s be sure to not make them obstacles to enjoying ourselves.

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