Be Clear-A Self-Care Method to Living with Bronchiectasis

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Linda Esposito, MPH
Yale-educated 25 yr exp bronchiectasis & NTM educator | Author | Advocate
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❤️Always kind. Author of “The BE CLEAR Method to Living with Bronchiectasis” available on Amazon-

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Bronchiectasis is the permanent scarring of the lung airway passages, often from an infection, asthma or COPD. It is a lifelong chronic disease, but by practicing the BE CLEAR Method of self-care, created by Linda C.

Summer is coming to a close, and so is my desire to get out and walk the streets. I’ve always preferred it warm—hot, eve...
09/21/2025

Summer is coming to a close, and so is my desire to get out and walk the streets. I’ve always preferred it warm—hot, even—and don’t mind the humidity. What I don’t tolerate well is the cold. Like many people, extreme temperatures are tough for me, but the chill is my biggest challenge.

This year, we’re not heading to California for the winter, which means I’ll need to toughen up and shift my attitude. Maybe it’s an opportunity to see my walks in a new light, rather than letting the weather dictate my motivation.

What about you? Do you find extreme temperatures challenging, too?

✈️ Travel Prep Tip for Bronchiectasis Self-Care 🌍If you’re planning a trip and investing in tools like a UV or LifeStraw...
09/20/2025

✈️ Travel Prep Tip for Bronchiectasis Self-Care 🌍
If you’re planning a trip and investing in tools like a UV or LifeStraw® water bottle, a drizzle pot, or a handheld massager—test them before you leave!

✨Take them out of the box

✨Read the instructions

✨Use them for several days

I learned this the hard way on a trip to Italy: my drizzle pot kept shutting off. The instructions never mentioned flipping the device to change the voltage!

📌 A few extra tips from experience:

⭐️Pack a small tongs (like bamboo toast tongs) to safely fish out your Aerobika® or nebulizer pieces from hot water. (I once tried the end of a toothbrush—didn’t work well!)

⭐️Check how long your UV water bottle or toothbrush sterilizer stays charged. Consider packing a spare head or battery.

⭐️Bring a small extension cord or adapter—just make sure it’s approved for your mode of travel. (Some cruise lines have special rules about appliances.)

I love to travel and have traveled frequently—both in the U.S. and abroad—while managing my self-care.

Let’s book a consultation together so I can share my travel checklist with you, and we’ll review not only Plan A but also Plan B😄

Small prep steps now = smooth sailing later.

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PS— do not take your Ombra nebulizing system outside of the US in Canada… It will not work.

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Today I’m off to visit my mentor and friend, Debbie Breslawsky, at her beautiful lake house in the middle of Connecticut...
09/18/2025

Today I’m off to visit my mentor and friend, Debbie Breslawsky, at her beautiful lake house in the middle of Connecticut.

When I was diagnosed in 2018, I reached out to the patient advocate at National Jewish Health — Debbie. I’ll never forget the mix of relief, fear, and joy I felt when I realized I had finally found someone I could speak to about these complicated diseases—bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease.

Debbie’s warmth and optimism were immediate. Even in her 70s, she was full of energy — playing golf three times a week, driving into Manhattan without hesitation, and living life fully.

Later, I learned that she had founded the very first support group in New York City. With her leadership and through a partnership with NTM Info & Research, that small beginning has grown into a worldwide network of more than 50 support groups.

This month is Debbie’s big birthday, and I spent a lot of time thinking about the perfect gift. Then it hit me: smoked salmon from Zabar’s.

For New Yorkers, Zabar’s is the go-to for paper-thin, melt-in-your-mouth lox. Yesterday, as the salmon was being sliced, I actually asked the counterman to replace a piece because it wasn’t thin enough. With a twinkle in his eye he said, “Any pieces you don’t like, I’ll take care of.” I explained it was for a dear friend’s birthday celebration — and he put such love into every slice.

I can’t wait to sit on Debbie’s deck, overlooking the lake, sharing this New York treat with her and capturing a few photos to remember the day.

And of course, I brought bagels too.





Wow, that was fast! What an incredible conference—and now you can listen to it, too‼️Please consider supporting National...
09/16/2025

Wow, that was fast! What an incredible conference—and now you can listen to it, too‼️

Please consider supporting National Jewish Health (NJH). While I receive excellent care here in New York City and have never been a patient at NJH, so much of the research and best practices that guide our care originate from this institution. That’s why I’m always proud to donate.

This conference is yet another reminder of why they deserve our support.

And yes—there was plenty of discussion about the first FDA-approved drug for bronchiectasis, BRINSUPRI‼️

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It’s been an exciting week for our and communities! ❤️The insights Dr. Daley has shared over the past several days h...
09/15/2025

It’s been an exciting week for our and communities! ❤️

The insights Dr. Daley has shared over the past several days have sparked so much hope and enthusiasm‼️

As Dr. Chuck Daley noted, Michelle MacDonald is one of the top nutrition experts when it comes to supporting people with...
09/15/2025

As Dr. Chuck Daley noted, Michelle MacDonald is one of the top nutrition experts when it comes to supporting people with NTM and bronchiectasis.

During Saturday’s patient conference, she made it crystal clear: adequate nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight are imperative.

Even with the best medications, it’s nearly impossible to clear infection and inflammation if your body doesn’t have the resources to, as I like to say, “do the heavy lifting.”

In my book, The BE CLEAR Method to Living with Bronchiectasis, I share many practical tips on how to eat nutritiously day after day, even when you’re too tired or unmotivated to cook.

Michelle also spoke about appetite stimulants she has found highly effective with her patients.

I’ve personally worked with clients who have gained 12 to 15 pounds through steady, intentional effort. It doesn’t happen overnight, but even one to two pounds per month is progress in the right direction.

What we don’t want is for someone to remain underweight and then face a serious infection. In that situation, the body will do everything it can to fight, even breaking down muscle, bone, and organ tissue to get the job done.

Don’t let yourself get to that point. Talk to your medical team and make a plan. Because even the most promising new medications won’t work as well if your body is too depleted to respond.

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Did you catch National Jewish Health’s patient conference on NTM lung disease and bronchiectasis?Are you as hopeful for ...
09/14/2025

Did you catch National Jewish Health’s patient conference on NTM lung disease and bronchiectasis?

Are you as hopeful for the future as I am?

To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much. This was my 4th NJH conference, so I headed out for a walk up Broadway, earbuds in, half-listening as the audio faded in and out.

But then things got interesting. I power-walked back to my apartment, sat down at my computer, and followed along with the slides as some of the world’s top bronchiectasis and NTM experts shared updates.

What excited me most was learning that 40 prescriptions for BRINSUPRI have already been written. Some went through immediately, while others needed appeals — but NJH had the appeal letters ready the moment FDA approval came through.

Even better, the FDA placed no restrictions beyond age (over 12) and a diagnosis of non-CF bronchiectasis.

This opens the door for clinicians to think more broadly, including carefully considering whether patients with NTM lung disease might benefit. As Dr. Daley and Dr. Lommatzsch emphasized, the only way to know is to try it in select, closely monitored situations.

Of course, your local pulmonologist may be more cautious about prescribing BRINSUPRI if you have active infections, and that’s reasonable. The advantage at NJH is their ability to monitor patients very closely and collect real-world data to guide future evidence-based decisions.

The recording should be available within the next couple of weeks and I’ll share the link as soon as it’s posted.

Please make sure you’re following me — I’ll keep pushing out updates just as I did yesterday.

While BRINSUPRI won’t be the right choice for everyone, and it won’t help every patient, it’s a groundbreaking addition to our bronchiectasis toolkit.

And the pipeline looks strong: similar drugs are already in development that may work differently and could help those who don’t respond to BRINSUPRI.

And to be clear — this won’t replace airway clearance. But over time, if the drug changes how you feel and how often you flare, it may influence how often you and your medical team decide you need to do therapy.

Yup!!!Dr. Daley just said so !! (Mike drop‼️)
09/13/2025

Yup!!!
Dr. Daley just said so !! (Mike drop‼️)

TODAY‼️ TODAY‼️ TODAY‼️Don’t forget… Let’s all listen in. These are exciting times‼️National Jewish HealthNTM Info & Res...
09/13/2025

TODAY‼️ TODAY‼️ TODAY‼️

Don’t forget… Let’s all listen in. These are exciting times‼️

National Jewish Health
NTM Info & Research
Bronchiectasis Info & Research

I almost never share an educational post or video on a Friday or weekend, but this one is too good to wait.Dr. Charles (...
09/12/2025

I almost never share an educational post or video on a Friday or weekend, but this one is too good to wait.

Dr. Charles (Chuck) Daley speaks about BRINSUPRI (brensocatib) in a way that is incredibly reassuring.

He explains:

⭐️why the drug is considered safe,

⭐️why it’s not thought to suppress overall immunity, and

⭐️how it will also be used at National Jewish Health for people with NTM lung disease.

Let me just say, Dr. Daley is truly one of the best teachers out there. He has a gift for breaking down complex topics with clarity and depth.

I found this video uplifting and I hope you will too. 💙

Let me know your thoughts and don’t forget, tomorrow is the NJH Patient Conference!

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Three glorious days and nights with my daughter. Dogs, chickens, and Buddhas.
09/12/2025

Three glorious days and nights with my daughter. Dogs, chickens, and Buddhas.

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I am fortunate to live in New York City where I have access to a great medical team. As a health educator, I feel that it is my responsibility to share what I have learned about our disease. I am available for a no-charge 15 minute phone consultation if you wish to have a private discussion about bronchiectasis and hear what I do to stay healthy and full of energy. Please note that I am not a medical provider and you should consult your doctor before starting or stopping any practice.