YouTube Channel on the Aerobika and Airway Clearance

On my YouTube channel, the “Airway Clearance” playlist is the clear winner!  The “Aerobika in Detail” video has over 1,500 views. It warms my heart that people worldwide are accessing this information and finding it valuable. 

Speaking of valuable information, did you catch the recent Yale presentation on bronchiectasis and MAC infections? It was truly amazing, as always. Dr. Ashley Losier, who I saw for a second opinion five years ago at Yale, truly hit it out of the park, and Marjorie Cullinan, RRT, Operations Manager of Yale’s Pulmonary Function Testing, was a shining star!

But beyond the specific airway clearance tips, what truly resonated was Marjorie’s reassuring approach. For us “bronchi-warriors,” who can sometimes feel quite anxious, that makes a world of difference.

Unlike a glass jar, our lungs don’t offer a view of how well we’re clearing mucus. Some folks bring up lots, others are less productive. This can lead to self-doubt and uncertainties.

Compounding this, many of us haven’t had one-on-one guidance from a respiratory therapist, relying instead on peers and online resources. While this is commendable, it can leave us lacking confidence.

That’s why even years after our diagnosis, we still want more airway clearance education. We’re told it’s vital for managing bronchiectasis, but often left to navigate without personalized instructions. 

It’s like being told, “Drive safely, your life depends on it!” without ever learning the rules of the road.

Haven’t listened to the Yale recording yet? Do it today! 

Know that while the presentation is on NTM infections, much of the information is useful for those with bronchiectasis.

#bronchiectasis #BronchiectasisEducation #NTM #NTMLungDisease #MACLungDisease #RespiratoryTherapy #respiratorytherapist 

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