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Ksmiles123 Check-In 11/04/2025
Breaking news! Bronchiectasis made it to Good Morning America! Increasing public awareness is underway! The increase in awareness worldwide will lead to more research and funding for Bronchiectasis. Additionally , increased awareness and education of health care professionals will lead to an earlier diagnosis, the right treatments and better outcomes for patients with Bronchiectasis. https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/127169810
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Short but good segment. There is also a new TV commercial on Bronchiectasis. The word is spreading--Good for us..........One day I'll be able to spell it without looking!!!!!!!!!😂😀👍
Yes, I did see the BE commercial as well. The word is certainly spreading- we have come along way over the past decade.
More patients will finally be understood by family and friends.
You will be able to spell it without looking at it….It’s okay if it is misspelled- we are not here for a spelling 🐝 bee, lol.
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So great to see bronchiectasis hitting mainstream media! Thanks for sharing Katie!
Thank you, Katie, for keeping us informed. If you would like to share your story, please let me know. We now have access to a platform called Storyvine that makes sharing easy. Simply download the app and record your answers to three questions. If you would like more information, please email me at Alyssa@bronchandNTM.org. We plan to increase awareness with real life stories!
We are really on a roll with the media, GMA, commercials on regular television to increase public awareness. I am excited for more research and new drug development for this community.
Please do consider doing Storyvine and get your story out there! The general public, healthcare professionals really do need to understand the impact of BNTM can have on our daily lives. We all look well but are often mid-understood by families, friends and healthcare professionals -your stories will assist to lessen the “ misunderstood “ part.
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