Autogenic Dranage App

If you’ve been following my BE CLEAR page for a while, you’ll remember when years ago Barbara B first told us about this app. 

Barbara, an amazing mom of a teenager with bronchiectasis, was searching for airway clearance tools her son would be willing to use. She then reached out and asked me to spread the word about this powerful tool.

Initially, the app was only available on iPhone, but it later expanded to all smartphones. Many of us incorporated it into our daily airway clearance routines—some at the beginning, others in the middle, and people like me at the end. 

For me, it was the final step that helped get that last bit of mucus out of my lungs—thanks to Kevin’s soothing voice and clear prompts.

It felt like just hearing his voice signaled my body to let go!

Then the unthinkable happened… the app stopped working! 😱

I reached out to Kevin and he explained that the app was 8 years ago, which likely caused issues. Despite his full-time job and other responsibilities, he promised to fix it—and he did! 

After about 4 months, the app was up and running again, with new features to boot. Our community was so thankful.

At that time, there was no option to leave a tip, though I encouraged him to add one. Admittedly, I hadn’t checked back in a while, but this morning I was thrilled to see that the tip option had been added! I hit that $5 tip button multiple times and will continue to do so going forward.

If you’re using the app, please consider doing the same. Kevin is clearly a gentle soul (you can tell from his voice!) and was hesitant to include a tip option. I’m so glad he did.

Fun fact: At the first North American Bronchiectasis and NTM Conference, one of the doctors even featured this app in her presentation—that’s how popular and impactful it has become for people with difficulty clearing secretions.

So, let’s help make Kevin’s Christmas extra special this year. Let’s fill his holiday tree with many  $5 gifts as a small thank-you for all he’s done for our community!

Then let’s all go to his Contact page to wish him a merry Christmas and let him know how much we appreciate him.

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