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Linda Esposito, MPH
Yale-educated 25 yr exp bronchiectasis & NTM educator | Author | Advocate
✨ Compassionate coaching & individual consultations
❤️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.

01/13/2026

These are two photos that keep popping up in my activity feed. Somehow people are finding these past posts and photos through a search, so I’m guessing folks are looking for things like foot massage tips or the best sleeping positions to prevent GERD. Who knew? 😊

If you’re curious, you can pop over to my Instagram or Facebook photos and scroll around to see what catches your eye.

Or, if you’re on Facebook, head to my business page BE CLEAR with Bronchiectasis, click on the three dots, tap the little magnifying glass, and type in whatever interests you—nutrition, airway clearance, GERD, relaxation, you name it—and see what comes up.

Just a little helpful hint from Heloise… if you know, you know 😉

01/12/2026

Recording from the 2nd North American Bronchiectasis and NTM Conference Patient Education Program is now available!!

http://www.nyulangone.org/ntmpatienteducation

Opening Remarks
Doreen Addrizzo Harris, MD

US Clinical Care Networks
Doreen Addrizzo Harris, MD

Canadian Database and Updates
Ted Marras, MD, MSc

Updates from Latin America
Marcela Munoz, MD

Global Awareness and Advocacy Initiatives
Timothy Aksamit, MD

Epidemiology and The Environment with NTM
David Kamelhar, MD

Question and Answer

Genetics in Bronchiectasis
Kenneth Olivier, MD, MPH

Inflammation in Bronchiectasis
Anne O’Donnell, MD

Guideline Updates
Ashwin Basavaraj, MD

NTM Updates
Shannon Kasperbauer, MD

Clinical Trial Update and Future Research Directions in Bronchiectasis and NTM
Charles Daley, MD

Question and Answer

Closing Remarks
David Kamelhar, MD

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01/12/2026

A New Blood Test for MAC?

Diagnosing Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease has relied on sputum cultures, imaging, and time. Cultures can take weeks, sputum isn’t always easy to produce, and the waiting can be stressful. That’s why recent research on a blood test for MAC has attracted attention.

This new approach uses CRISPR, a technology that acts like a highly precise genetic detector. While CRISPR is often discussed in the context of gene editing, it can also be used to identify specific DNA sequences. In this case, researchers are using it to detect tiny fragments of MAC DNA circulating in the bloodstream, known as cell-free DNA.

Why is this exciting? Early studies suggest that people with active MAC lung disease may have detectable MAC DNA in their blood, and that these levels tend to decrease with effective treatment. That means this type of blood test could one day help support diagnosis or track response to therapy, especially for people who have difficulty producing sputum.

It’s important to be clear about what this test is and isn’t. Right now, it is still in the research phase and is not part of routine clinical care. It does not replace sputum cultures, CT scans, or clinical evaluation. MAC lung disease is complex, and diagnosis still requires a full-picture approach.

But this research represents meaningful progress. It shows how advances in molecular science are being applied thoughtfully to real-world clinical problems. Researchers are developing tools to help clinicians assess disease activity more precisely and noninvasively.

We are living in a time when bronchiectasis and MAC are finally receiving the attention they deserve. New diagnostics, expanding care networks, and active clinical trials all point in the same direction: better, more personalized care.

This CRISPR-based blood test is a promising step forward. And for many people living with MAC, every step brings hope.

01/11/2026

What’s better than the ball dropping in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?🎉

A Sunday morning BE CLEAR with Bronchiectasis YouTube video drop! 🎬🎥💫

And the best part? No standing for hours in a crowd. You can be cozy at home with a cup of tea or coffee, kicking back on the sofa, or in the kitchen whipping up a Sunday afternoon lunch while listening to what’s worked for me and what experts recommend.

All I ask is that you subscribe to my YouTube channel. This way every Sunday you’ll be notified when a new video goes live. I also sprinkle in surprise Shorts throughout the week, all under a minute. Just little pops of education and encouragement to carry you through your days.

And please engage with me on YouTube. I’m always checking comments and I truly love answering questions and connecting with you there.

See you on Sundays!! ☕

Today’s lovely topic is Water, Mucus, and Reflux!!!😫😫😫.

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If that topic doesn’t wow you, within the last 30 days these are the videos I’ve released:

✨ Traveling with bronchiectasis
✨ Humidifiers, nasal congestion, and bronchiectasis
✨ All about the Ombra nebulizer and compressor system
✨ Living bravely with bronchiectasis

To find a particular video or search for a topic such as “reflux” go to the search box on my BE CLEAR with bronchiectasis website and type in what interests you!

Monaghan Medical

PS I’m sending you the link to my general channel. The mucus video will drop at 9 AM ET. if you’re subscribed, a notification will pop up. If not, all you have to do is plug that title into the search bar and it’ll be right there for you!!

01/10/2026

Are you a ketchup and eggs type?

01/09/2026

The best part of going to the dentist?

Seeing Chante’s smiling face and catching a glimpse of the majestic Empire State building.

For best practices when going to the dentist check out the BE CLEAR with Bronchiectasis YouTube video:

https://youtu.be/ANryNix16ks?si=YyGMMO9zvB96M3hD

01/08/2026

A huge thank you to my readers. So many of you have taken the time to leave ratings or reviews, and I can’t tell you how much that means to me. It helps others find my book more easily and, just as importantly, helps people feel less alone while living with bronchiectasis.

Many of you have also reached out asking about whether I might write another book. I’m certainly thinking about it. In fact, sometimes I wake up early in the morning with a book outline already forming in my head. But first, I need to wrap up two other projects I’m currently working on. After that, I’ll give a new book serious thought.

In the meantime, if you haven’t read The BE CLEAR Method to Living with Bronchiectasis, for under $20, it’s an informative and compassionate guide to what I often call “BE-land.” Much like a tour book, it provides an overview of our disease and shares how I was able to clear a MAC infection, see significant improvement on my CT scan, and live my best life while managing bronchiectasis.

It’s not medical advice, as I’m not a clinician. But it is evidence-based when evidence exists, and it’s grounded in real-life lessons learned from living with this disease day in and day out.

If you already have my book or aren’t quite ready to make that purchase, there’s always plenty of free education available. I post on social media almost every day, have over 180 videos on my YouTube channel, and a website blog at letsbecleartoday.com.

I also publish a quarterly newsletter with must-know information, including updates on clinical trials and practical tips. And as many of you know, if you have a quick question, I’m always happy to help with a quick answer.

I have a bit of a secret sale going on right now. I haven’t advertised it because I’m heading to Mexico in early February and want to be sure I leave openings for my regular coaching clients. But if you enjoy a good sale as much as I do, you can head over to the consultation page on my website and book now. I’ll need to take it down once my pre-vacation schedule fills up and it’s getting close.

Thank you again for allowing me to be a tour guide on this journey.

01/07/2026

It was a busy day with back to back clients after the vacation break followed immediately by a YouTube improvement meetup.

To save time I went to the gym in my building instead of heading to Equinox.

When I got home I pulled together an easy meal using leftovers. I chopped up roasted cauliflower onions carrots and tofu then cooked half a cup of rice and sautéed it all with a little olive oil. I also threw in some tomatoes. I added some red lentil paste, a bit of kale and finished it with nutritional yeast. No fancy spices just salt pepper and sumac.

In between clients I kept running to the kitchen for a small bowl at a time and before I knew it I had eaten about three quarters of the pan. Dinner ended up being salmon and an apple.

Nothing complicated. Just real food that fit a very full day and kept me fueled without overthinking it.

01/06/2026

Good morning everyone. I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with clients today after our holiday break. At the same time, I’ve been doing something I usually avoid. Watching my own YouTube videos.

I’ll admit it. Once I post a video, I rarely go back and view it. I don’t love hearing myself say “um” more times than I’d like. But recently I discovered that YouTube captions have been calling me a horse. I am not a horse. I am often HOARSE. 🙂

And that was just the beginning. The way captions handled the words bronchiectasis and analysis was, honestly, something else. It made me laugh for a moment, and then it reminded me why this matters. For people relying on captions and translations, those small errors can turn important information into complete confusion.

That realization was a turning point. One of the main reasons I created this YouTube channel was for our global community, especially people who don’t speak English and rely on YouTube’s translation feature. If the captions are wrong, the translations become confusing or meaningless. So even though this pulled me away from a larger project, it felt important to slow down and do the work.

This morning I lightly edited the subtitles for my autogenic drainage app video. And it struck me that there may be people watching who have never even heard of it. It’s simple, effective, free, and available to anyone. That’s not true for many airway clearance devices.

Just this morning, I received a message from a woman in Iran whose father is suffering and who is trying to access devices that simply aren’t available where they live. We’re talking it through together, but it reinforced why educational videos like this matter.

I truly hope these videos make a difference. Please remember that I try to share a new long video every Sunday and a few Shorts during the week. If you’re willing, I’d be so grateful for your support. Subscribe to the channel. Watch the videos. Engage with them. The more you do, the more YouTube recognizes that this information matters and the more likely it is to be shared with others living with bronchiectasis around the world.

Watch the autogenic drainage app video! Click below:
https://youtu.be/0xssGcZS4EA?si=-eME-K4D3JUJeTOB

01/05/2026

Many of us in the U.S. are tested for underlying conditions that may be contributing to our bronchiectasis. In some cases, these conditions are treatable. For example, certain individuals may have specific cystic fibrosis mutations that can now be targeted with approved therapies.

In this photo, I’m at the Children’s Center at NYU Langone having a repeat sweat chloride test—a simple but important screening tool for cystic fibrosis (CF).

This test measures the amount of chloride (a component of salt) in your sweat. A chemical is applied to a small patch of skin to stimulate sweating, and the sweat is collected through tubing for lab analysis.

What do the results mean?

⬇️ Below 30 mmol/L: Normal (CF is unlikely)
30–59 mmol/L: Borderline (may need more testing)
⬆️ 60 mmol/L or higher: Abnormal (suggestive of CF)

If sweat chloride levels are high or borderline, the next step is usually a genetic blood test. This screens for mutations in the CFTR gene—and can include a panel that looks at over 1,700 known CF mutations.

Why is this important?

Because certain mutations may qualify someone for Trikafta, a medication often called a miracle drug in the CF community. It’s changed lives by improving lung function and reducing flare-ups.

I also think it’s important for family members to know if there might be a genetic concern in our gene pool.

My genetic testing showed I have a CFTR mutation—but it’s not one that qualifies for Trikafta. So for me, nothing changes.

Airway clearance.
Airway clearance.
Airway clearance.

Even in adulthood, CF can present in subtle or unusual ways—especially in people with frequent lung infections or unexplained bronchiectasis.

That’s why testing matters.

www.letsbecleartoday.com

01/04/2026

Linda Esposito from BE CLEAR with Bronchiectasis in Grand Central Station, New York

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