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Happy Passover to everyone who celebrates this holiday. Enjoy your celebrations. 

🌷 A Little Spring, A Little Reflection 🌷

As Easter weekend arrives, this time of year has a way of bringing back memories—moments spent with family, traditions that made us smile, and the connections that have stayed with us over the years.

Even if things look a little different now, those memories still carry something special… a sense of hope, of fresh starts, and of finding light in the little things.

And just like that, we begin to see it around us again.
Even if winter is still holding on in some places, there are signs… a few blooms pushing through, longer days, a bit more light finding its way in.

It’s a gentle reminder that change doesn’t always come all at once—but it does come.

For many of us, this weekend is also about those simple moments—time with family, a call to someone we’ve been thinking about, or just sitting quietly and taking in a bit of fresh air.

Maybe today is a good day to:
🌼 Step outside and soak in a little spring
📞 Reach out to someone who’s been on your mind
🐾 Or just enjoy a small moment that makes you smile

Wherever you are, and whatever this weekend looks like for you, we hope you can find a little bit of that “fresh start” feeling in your own way.

💬 What’s something—past or present—that brings you a sense of hope this time of year?

Living with Bronchiectasis NTM can bring daily stress—but small moments of spiritual connection can make a meaningful difference. Spirituality can be a powerful tool in the toolbox for lowering stress. Spirituality can improve how individuals cope both emotionally and physically. • A quiet prayer or moment of reflection can calm your breathing
• Trusting in something greater can ease fear and uncertainty
• Slowing down your breath helps your body shift into healing mode
• You are not alone—connection within a community brings strength.

Hello everyone! 

Our next BronchandNTM360social Coffee Break is Wednesday, April 8, 2026 @ 2:30pm EDT.

Joining us this month is Dr. Christopher Richards, MD. to discuss the relationship between Cystic Fibrosis and non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. There have been many developments in both areas recently, and these developments may affect how we are treated in the future. Dr. Richards is an Instructor in Medicine at MGH-BIDMC Harvard Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship Program.

Dr. Richards has a large and active sub-specialty practice in the management of adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF), non-CF bronchiectasis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) pulmonary infections. He is a fellow of the CF Foundation (CFF) and a member of the Program for Adult Care Excellence at the CFF. He is a site Principal Investigator on several multi-center industry sponsored clinical trials in CFTR modulator therapy as well as studies from the CFF on outcomes in CF. Dr. Richards has written reviews and case studies in the management of NTM infections in CF and is a local expert in this area.

https://www.pulmonaryfellowship.hms.harvard.edu/christopher-j-richards-md 

We will open the call fifteen minutes early, so please join us if you wish to speak casually with us or other community members. Any health-related discussion will be held until the start of the meeting.

The meeting registration link is here: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcuusrDMpG9PrF3BDUA2nw2csTkQsg7EG#/registration

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Hello! I hope that you were not the recipient of a bad prank today.🤗

Hello! I hope that you were not the recipient of a bad prank today. 

Hello! I hope that you were not the recipient of a bad prank today. 

Hello! Below are 90 inspirational quotes for the month of April : https://www.positivityblog.com/april-quotes/
Please comment with your favorite quote.😍👋 Thank you! 

Hello, April! 🌸A new month brings fresh air, longer days, more sunshine. Hopefully, you will be able to get out and about more for a walk or whatever outdoor activity you enjoy. 
Let us support one another and step forward on our healing journeys.  May you continue to show strength in ways that often go unseen. April is a reminder that progress doesn’t have to be huge to be real. Every small choice for your health, every moment you choose to keep going… it all counts. You are not alone in this—we’re walking this path together with hope in our hearts . 💙
Throughout this month, we will focus on symptom management, stress management and sleep hygiene. 
Here’s to a month of steady progress, renewed motivation, and gentle victories.

Doing OK today but have to be on O2 24/7.

Hi,Iam in the U.K . I do speedy walking around the sea front ,ending in a slow run up 50 steps, twice a day, for around 10 years, what caused the problem was being sent by my then doctor for a C.T. Scan with Contrast , I continue do speedy walking. I was not given any information regarding the scan, sent to my computer,not at the local Hospital but at a Community Diagnostic Centre. Came out of the scan in terrible condition ,then diagnosed with Bronchiectasis. I am determined to keep on walking !,  Best Wishes Eileen.

Hello! Safety and preventive measures are much easier to
address than curative measures.

BNTM DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST

✅ Airway Clearance ☐
Completed airway clearance. Used proper technique (not rushed)

☐ Noted any change in sputum (color,
amount, thickness)

Equipment Hygiene ☐ Washed nebulizer/devices after
use ☐ Air dried completely

☐ Disinfected (as scheduled)

Hydration & Nutrition ☐
Drank enough fluids today

☐ Ate balanced, nourishing
meals. Noted any early fullness or appetite changes

Environment Awareness ☐ Avoided dust/construction exposure.
Took precautions with soil or gardening (mask/gloves) ☐
Limited exposure to steam, hot tubs, or aerosolized water

💊 Medication Safety ☐
Took medications as prescribed ☐ Noticed any side effects and reported
concerns as needed

😴 Rest & Energy Balance
☐ Balanced activity with rest ☐
Avoided overexertion. Listened to body signals

Reflux / Aspiration Prevention ☐
Avoided eating 2–3 hours before bed

☐ Elevated head of bed ☐
Noted throat clearing or morning cough

Symptom Monitoring ☐ Worsening cough, significant
increase in sputum, fever, and energy levels❤

Emotional Well-Being ☐ Checked in with mood/stress ☐
Connected with someone (text,call, support group) ☐
Practiced a calming activity

CALL YOUR PROVIDER IF: Symptoms worsen for 3–5 days, with noticeable
breathing decline, or new chest discomfort.


Consistency = Protection. Small daily actions help prevent big
setbacks 💙 

Safety and preventive measures
are much easier to address than curative measures. 
BNTM DAILY SAFETY
CHECKLIST 
✅ Airway Clearance

☐ Completed airway clearance.
Used proper technique (not rushed)

☐ Noted any change in sputum
(color, amount, thickness) 
Equipment Hygiene

☐ Washed nebulizer/devices after
use ☐ Air dried completely

☐ Disinfected (as scheduled) 
Hydration &
Nutrition

☐ Drank enough fluids today

☐ Ate balanced, nourishing meals.
Noted any early fullness or appetite changes 
Environment Awareness

☐ Avoided dust/construction
exposure. Took precautions with soil or gardening (mask/gloves)

☐ Limited exposure to steam, hot
tubs, or aerosolized water

💊 Medication Safety

☐ Took medications as prescribed

☐ Noticed any side effects and reported
concerns as needed

😴 
Rest & Energy
Balance

☐ Balanced activity with rest ☐ Avoided overexertion. listened
to body signals

🛏️ 
Reflux / Aspiration
Prevention

☐ Avoided eating 2–3 hours
before bed

☐ Elevated head of bed ☐ Noted throat clearing or
morning cough

🚨 
Symptom Monitoring

☐ Worsening cough, significant
increase in sputum, fever, and energy levels

❤ 
Emotional Well-Being

☐ Checked in with mood/stress ☐ Connected with someone (text,
call, support group)

☐ Practiced a calming activity 
CALL YOUR PROVIDER IF:

☐ Symptoms worsen for 3–5 days, with
noticeable breathing decline, or new chest discomfort.  Consistency = Protection. Small daily actions help prevent
big setbacks 💙

Hello! Do you have a car you no longer need? Turn it into something truly meaningful. Give your old car 🚗 a new purpose.
Put Hope in the Driver’s Seat with the COPD Foundation Vehicle Donation Program. Your generosity directly empowers the COPD Foundation’s efforts to support groundbreaking research, increase public awareness, educate patients, caregivers, and medical professionals, and advocate for the more than 350 million people worldwide affected by chronic lung diseases. Donate your vehicle to COPD Foundation by simply completing the form in the link and we'll reach out to you to arrange the pick-up of your vehicle donation, at no cost to you. You may qualify for a tax deduction while supporting a cause that is near and dear to your heart https://copdfoundation.careasy.org/
       Easy Process | Free Towing 
                 Tax Benefits

Hello! Happy National Doctors Day! We are so grateful to the doctors who have dedicated their careers to assist BNTM patients. The core group of BNTM doctors are committed to assist with the development of new drugs and treatments to improve the quality of our lives. 

These last days of March… can you feel the shift? 🌷

Longer days, changing weather, a little more time outside… and for many living with COPD, bronchiectasis, or NTM, this time of year can bring a mix of good days and a few surprises too.

So today, let’s do a quick check-in together—something simple, but really important:

👉 Have you noticed any small changes in your breathing this week?

Sometimes it’s easy to brush things off as “just allergies” or “just the weather,” but those early changes can be your body’s way of asking for a little extra attention.

Things like:
• Feeling a bit more short of breath than usual
• Needing your rescue inhaler more often
• A change in cough or mucus
• Feeling more tired than your normal

And for those living with bronchiectasis…

👉 Have your airway clearance routines felt a little harder lately?
Are you needing a bit more time, or not getting the same results you usually do?

That can be an important signal too.

💡 This is a great time to:
• Take a quick look at your action plan
• Stay consistent with your routines
• And don’t hesitate to reach out to your doctor if something feels off

Catching those changes early can make a big difference.

And just as important…

👉 What’s one small win or bright spot you’ve had these past few days?

Maybe a steady breathing day, a short walk, a good laugh, or a quiet moment with someone—or something—you love 🐾

I’ll start—there’s something about these last days of March that makes me want to slow down just enough to notice the little things… and to listen when your body whispers, not just when it shouts.

Your turn—what are you noticing, and what’s been a bright spot for you? 💙

Hello! Are you interested in watching a great YouTube video on demographics, difficult-to-treat infections, exacerbations, hemoptysis, and more? This video is presented by the BNTM Association and Patient Care and Partner Webinar, Southeast Consortium/ Emory University, Dr. Colin Swenson, and other healthcare professionals.
 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uie7GwJ-GA
Let us know if you have any specific questions.

Are you interested in watching a great YouTube video on exacerbations and more? This video is presented by BNTM Association and Patient Care and Partner Network, Southeast Network https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uie7GwJ-GA
Let us know if you have any specific questions. 

Hello! Are you planning on traveling for the upcoming holidays? Below is some information that will assist you with your planning: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Patient-or-Caregiver/Travel
Unfortunately, TSA issues continue. Please pack adequate or extra supplies in the event of delays. Wishing you a good and safe trip. 

Hello all! On March 18, we had 54 COPD and bronchiectasis patients, caregivers, loved ones, healthcare providers, and COPD Foundation and Bronchiectasis and NTM Association team members join us for IMPACT Lung Health 2026 in Washington, D.C. to advocate for support of our policy priorities from our lawmakers. Together, we held 101 meetings with legislative offices representing 28 states, 56 Senate districts, and 45 House districts. Bronchiectasis and NTM Association advocates spoke with lawmakers about four critical priorities:
- Support the Development of New Bronchiectasis Treatment Approaches through FY27 Appropriations Provisions
- Increase Funding for Lung Health Research and Promote Innovative Treatments through FY27 Appropriations Provisions
- Co-sponsor the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act (H.R.2902 or S.1406) to Ensure Medicare Patients have Access to Essential Oxygen Therapy
- Co-sponsor H.R.783 or S.240 to Enact Permanent Medicare Coverage for Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation

We are incredibly proud of our team of advocates and the progress we made together for lung health in Washington, D.C.! If you'd like to virtually support IMPACT 2026, you can urge your lawmakers to support our policy priorities by visiting our Advocacy Action Center: https://www.votervoice.net/COPD/Campaigns/135958/Respond

We want to extend a special thank-you to our sponsors who made IMPACT 2026 possible! Thank you Boehringer Ingelheim, Chiesi USA, Inc., Insmed Incorporated, Sanofi/Regeneron, Theravance Biopharma US, Inc., and Viatris. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Interesting new read today from the COPD Foundation on Pseudomonas in people with non CF bronchiectasis and chronic rhinosinusitis:


Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Bronchiectasis | Journal of the COPD Foundation


not sure if that will open the link, but if it doesn't and you're interested, easy to search it.
Have a great day,