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Ksmiles123 Check-In 11/12/2025
Today is World Pneumonia Day! Please take precautions to lessen the chance of getting pneumonia. The info graphic below offers some great tips: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Portals/0/DownloadsLibrary/Files/StayingHealthyPneumonia.pdf
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Thanks for bringing more awareness to this day, Katie. Pneumonia (whether bacterial or viral) can put those in our community at risk for further worsening of their condition. It's important to recognize signs that you might be having a flare-up early. For those interested in learning more, visit our exacerbations page (under the Learn More tab). https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Patient-or-Caregiver/Exacerbations
Christina,
Thank you for adding this valuable information. Knowledge is power! We must continue learn how to use all preventative strategies and to lessen the severity of respiratory infections.
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