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Terri29 Check-In 08/14/2025
I’m recently diagnosed and trying to learn as much as I can.
My pulmonologist just said use the nebulizer and see you in 6 months.
I’m in NC and I feel the humidity makes it worse. I also know this bc I lived on long my whole life and move to California for 10 years and never had sinus infections or coughs , right before moving I had pneumonia and several months after moving to NC I had pneumonia again. Plus multiple sinus infections. I had Covid and things just wouldn’t clear. I’m considering moving to Oregon just for this reason. Huge move. I thought this was our forever home. Do ppl find the climate makes a huge difference?
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Welcome to the community. I am so glad you found us. . A six month span seems way too long to see your doctor again when you are experiencing symptoms. The Care Center Network contact information is listed below: NC - UNC Bronchiectasis/NTM Care and Research Center100 Eastowne Drive
2nd Floor
Chapel Hill, NC, 27514(984) 974-570311
I would not rush to move. In addition to the community support you receive here on BronchiectasisandNTM360, you can call one of our Patient Ambassadors directly by phone at (833) 411-5864. Our Ambassadors are real live patients with experiences similar to yours and understand what you are going through. You can also email us at contactus@bronchandntm.org to get more information about your current concerns. Our Ambassadors can’t provide medical advice but may be able to assist you with additional information and resources.
Hi Terri. I'm not sure about climate, but I can testify that a change of environment can make a big difference, for good or for bad. Since moving from my sister's house in a small town to a senior apartment complex in a mid-sized city I have had several infections including two bugs my ID doctor had never dealt with previously. New challenges include living with hundreds of people instead of three people, and smokers and pesticides and herbicides and fumes from the busy road out front. Definitely not lung-friendly. Are you able to spend some time in Oregon before committing to a big move? Also, besides nebulizing, there are several other airway clearance techniques and devices that might be beneficial. Lots of resources on this site. Good luck!
Welcome Terri29......Yes--High heat and humidity can be an issue for some of us. Extreme cold too. I agree with Katie--6 months is too long to wait when you're struggling. Hang in there. Glad you found us--Lots if help here!!
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