Be Clear-A Self-Care Method to Living with Bronchiectasis

Be Clear-A Self-Care Method to Living with Bronchiectasis Never judgmental.
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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.

Central Park is a winter wonderland! Husband, Tony, took these photos and I wish I could’ve been there. But I really can...
12/29/2025

Central Park is a winter wonderland! Husband, Tony, took these photos and I wish I could’ve been there. But I really can’t stand the cold even when I’m dressed with multiple layers.

What about you? Does the cold bother you?

Oh darn! This photo came out blurry, but my feelings toward these two women are crystal clear.Both Helga and Trisha work...
12/29/2025

Oh darn! This photo came out blurry, but my feelings toward these two women are crystal clear.

Both Helga and Trisha work extraordinarily hard and are deeply devoted to our community. Along with President Amy, Vanessa, Bekah, and the rest of the staff, they work tirelessly managing support groups, educational webinars, and advocacy efforts—and now helping to fund some truly exciting research led by Dr. Jennifer Honda and Dr. Joseph Falkinham on best practices for sterilization and drinking water.

What you don’t see just beyond this photo is a table representing the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association, including the wonderful Christina Hunt. Christina is the Senior Director of Education and Care Delivery at the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association. She is overseeing the rollout of the Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Network—an important step forward for our community.

So, if you’re looking for a meaningful last-minute donation to organizations that are truly making a difference in our lives, I wholeheartedly recommend supporting these incredible nonprofit organizations.

NTM Info & Research—ntminfo.org

Bronchiectasis and NTM Association
https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org

So proud to be a volunteer patient ambassador for both of these organizations! ❤️Linda


In 2023, in honor of World Bronchiectasis Day and my presenting a poster at the New York City conference, I launched my ...
12/28/2025

In 2023, in honor of World Bronchiectasis Day and my presenting a poster at the New York City conference, I launched my YouTube channel.

Quite frankly, I knew nothing about YouTube before this venture, and thankfully I hired the perfect person to help me, Tania.

She organized my longer videos, those running anywhere from about 2 to 20 minutes, into playlists built around the BE CLEAR acronym. For those who may not have read my book, followed me on social media, or visited my website, BE CLEAR stands for:

✨Breathing
✨Exercise
✨Clearance of Airways
✨Laughter
✨Eating and Drinking
✨Alternative Therapies
✨Relaxation, Rest, and Sleep

If you visit my YouTube channel, BE CLEAR with Bronchiectasis, and scroll down a bit, you’ll see a section labeled “Playlists.”

Click on any playlist, and at the very bottom of the image you’ll see “View full playlist.” Click that, and it will cycle you through all the videos related to that topic.

Or feel free to hop around and explore whatever catches your interest.

Today I want to highlight something called “Shorts.” Who knew that creating videos under one minute could drive so many people to my channel? Not me, but that’s exactly what’s been happening.

Please check out my Shorts to learn something new, feel connected, or even share a laugh.

I try to launch a longer video on Sundays and one or two shorts during the week. What I love about YouTube is they offer translation services. This way I am able to educate and connect with people around the world!

And may I ask a favor? Would you consider sharing my YouTube channel with others in your support groups or online message boards? I still need about 800 viewing hours (Mamma Mia!) before I can begin earning on my content.

So while you’re nebulizing, house cleaning, or cooking, keep a playlist going and let it keep you company.

Shorts link:

https://www.youtube.com//shorts

Full channel link to share:

https://www.youtube.com/

Thank you so much.

Happy viewing,
Linda

One of my biggest fears on social media is that I come across as a know-it-all. Nobody likes that, especially me. When I...
12/27/2025

One of my biggest fears on social media is that I come across as a know-it-all. Nobody likes that, especially me. When I share what has helped me, my intention is to offer ideas that might help others feel their best.

Still, I realize that sharing a lot can sometimes sound like I’m saying everything I do is perfect, and that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Like so many people living with bronchiectasis, time management is a real struggle for me. Fitting everything in while also reducing the risk of reflux is a constant balancing act. Leaving enough time between eating and airway clearance, eating and exercise, or even eating and house cleaning is always a challenge.

So when I recently shared that my bronchiectasis was described as mild for the first time in eight years, it doesn’t mean I’m easing up on self-care. If anything, it reinforces why I keep showing up for it.

Much of what we focus on: nutritious eating, regular movement, reflux management, stress reduction, are things most people should be doing as they get older anyway. The one daily practice that really stands out, and let’s be honest, the most annoying one, is airway clearance. And yes, that part can be tricky.

Over the years, I’ve also learned to give myself grace when I don’t hit every daily goal. These days, since I don’t produce mucus unless I’m sick, I sometimes do airway clearance once a day or occasionally skip it. That’s a big change from the past, when missing clearance or exercise could mean a fever by the afternoon. Thankfully, that no longer happens.

Still, I remain vigilant. My lungs are damaged, and that damage—scarring—is permanent. Just as I floss my teeth even when nothing feels stuck, I do airway clearance to disrupt biofilm. Our lungs aren’t sterile. Bacteria live there. Airway clearance is my way of reminding them there’s a cop on the beat.

This disease keeps us humble. We adapt, we stay attentive, and we give ourselves permission to be human along the way.

For the first time in eight years, the radiologist who read my most recent CT scan described my bronchiectasis as mild r...
12/25/2025

For the first time in eight years, the radiologist who read my most recent CT scan described my bronchiectasis as mild rather than moderate.

There was measurable improvement, with no new areas of impaction, consolidation, or tree-in-bud changes.

I’m in a much better place overall, though as we all know with a disease like BE, things can change, so I remain vigilant.

Looking back, I can see that dozens of small changes and daily practices helped me get here. But if I had to name the one practice that made the biggest difference, one stands out above all the rest.

Can you guess what it might be? Come on… take a guess.

Holiday travel time is here, and if you’re living with asthma, COPD, or bronchiectasis, your respiratory devices should ...
12/25/2025

Holiday travel time is here, and if you’re living with asthma, COPD, or bronchiectasis, your respiratory devices should be on your packing list.

If you rely on the AEROCHAMBER2GO® VHC for effective inhaler delivery, or the AEROBIKA® OPEP device for daily airway clearance, make sure they’re ready to go before you hit the road.

Consistent use is key to staying ahead of symptoms, especially during busy travel days, cold weather, and crowded environments.

Wherever your holidays take you, keep your breathing routine close.

I was not planning on posting three times today! I’ll be taking tomorrow off to give ALL OF US a break 😊Bronchi-sis Phyl...
12/24/2025

I was not planning on posting three times today! I’ll be taking tomorrow off to give ALL OF US a break 😊

Bronchi-sis Phylis brought to my attention that there’s a brand-new episode out from the awesome Dr. Swenson and Dr. Drummond. I’ve shared this podcast before and can highly recommend it.

What makes it especially enjoyable is their chemistry. A pulmonologist and an infectious disease doctor having thoughtful, real conversations about bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. Smart, relatable, and reassuring all at the same time.

If you’re looking for something meaningful to listen to while walking, resting, or just taking a breath, this episode is a good one.

ntmtalk.com

Let’s support this podcast program by sharing it in all our support groups!

To all my family and friends who celebrate Christmas, have a merry one!And don’t forget to power up with nutritionally d...
12/24/2025

To all my family and friends who celebrate Christmas, have a merry one!

And don’t forget to power up with nutritionally dense meals and snacks.

This is my morning yogurt and chia pudding topped with cereal flakes, h**p seeds, kiwi, bananas, and date syrup. I only wish I had a few strawberries to make it feel a little more Christmas-y. I briefly contemplated tomatoes, but flavor overruled aesthetics 😊

I already had coffee and toast with cheese, so I’ll probably graze on this all morning while straightening up our apartment and getting ready for company.

Wishing you a day filled with good food, good company, and moments of calm in between.

Thank you to everyone who opened my Holiday Special newsletter and took the time to click through and explore the links....
12/24/2025

Thank you to everyone who opened my Holiday Special newsletter and took the time to click through and explore the links. I truly appreciate you making space for this during such a busy holiday season.

And we have a winner!🎁

The recipient of the $50 gift certificate has the initials E.L.K., and I have already emailed her to share the good news.

But in many ways, we are all winners.

Each morning, we show up. We do our best to care for our health, stay present in our work, and be there for our family and friends.

And on the days when we do not quite meet our goals, we practice kindness toward ourselves. Living with chronic illness means understanding that there is always another opportunity to try again.

During this meaningful time between Christmas and New Year’s, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the hard work we have already done. Let’s also consider setting a few realistic goals for 2026.

Please remember that I am here for you to guide, support, and coach you along the way.
Because we are a community. We are family.
And that is what we do. We show up for one another with kindness and compassion.

When you live in a one-bedroom apartment, you quickly learn that planning ahead and working as a team is essential.I had...
12/23/2025

When you live in a one-bedroom apartment, you quickly learn that planning ahead and working as a team is essential.

I had an early morning doctor’s appointment, and as he sometimes does, my husband, Tony, offered to sleep on the pullout sofa. I gratefully accepted because it meant I could take my time showering and getting dressed in the bathroom off the bedroom.

And then I had what felt, at the time, like a brilliant idea.💡💡💡

Instead of tiptoeing around the apartment trying to quietly make coffee and toast while he slept, why not have a bedroom picnic? I’d bring the coffee pot into the bedroom, plug in the hot plate, and while I was at it… the toaster too.

So we packed everything up. I even grabbed a cooler with ice packs and proudly hauled it all into the bedroom, laughing and feeling like a true team player.

Morning comes. I put my coffee up to brew, and then I realize—no coffee cup. I tiptoe out, grab a mug, sneak back in, and drop the bread into the toaster.

Just as I was congratulating myself—beep, beep, beep. The smoke detector had other plans.

Of course, Tony woke up.

Fortunately, he was able to fall back asleep, and once he was fully up later, we had a good laugh about the whole thing.

But it also drove home an important point.

Anytime you try something new, there are bound to be glitches. And that absolutely applies to travel.

That’s why when my clients and I talk about upcoming trips, I always recommend testing anything new ahead of time, whether it’s a device, a system, or a routine.

The last thing you want is to discover on the road that you forgot something essential or that your plan just isn’t going to work.

A little trial run at home can save a lot of stress once you’re traveling.

For a limited time, I am offering a New Year's gift: 10% off an initial consultation and $50 off a coaching package.

Let's go‼️

https://www.letsbecleartoday.com/consultations

I’m so excited for tomorrow’s raffle drawing! As they say, you have to be in it to win it. There’s still time — the draw...
12/22/2025

I’m so excited for tomorrow’s raffle drawing! As they say, you have to be in it to win it. There’s still time — the drawing is tomorrow, Tuesday the 23rd at 6 PM.

If you haven’t yet, take a moment to click around, explore the links, and enter before the deadline. I can’t wait to see who wins!

PatientAdvocacy HealthCommunity BronchiStrong

12/22/2025

New York City is all dressed up and ready for this holiday week! Even my apartment building lobby is dressed to the nines.

This week can be a difficult one for people with chronic illness. Remember to pace yourself.

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I am fortunate to live in New York City where I have access to a great medical team. As a health educator, I feel that it is my responsibility to share what I have learned about our disease. I am available for a no-charge 15 minute phone consultation if you wish to have a private discussion about bronchiectasis and hear what I do to stay healthy and full of energy. Please note that I am not a medical provider and you should consult your doctor before starting or stopping any practice.