Turn treatment-time into adventure-time by going on a snowshoe adventure. It’s important to get outside in the wintertime to soak up vitamin D. Most respiratory patients have been found to be deficient in vitamin D, so be sure you are getting enough in the winter. Snowshoeing is one of winter’s favorite pastimes. And what a great way to get in some out of the box airway clearance time. Snowshoeing helps encourage uncoordinated exercise which varies the airflow through a PCD patient’s airways to mobilize secretions. If you’re struggling to get your child engaged with their airway clearance techniques try turning airway clearance into play and activities that help pass the time and are engaging, it could help lessen the burden of persuading your child to do their treatments. If you’re an adult, remember that the best airway clearance technique for you is the one that you will actually do. There are tons of airway clearance techniques and tons of outside the box ideas as well. Experiment today and put the fun back into your life. Remember airway hygiene is an important part of primary ciliary dyskinesia care.
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