No, I avoided the Dr for years even with severe symptoms for a variety of reasons. My wife finally forced me to the PCP where he was confused by the large cavity in my chest xray and sent me straight to the ER. My spo2 was 78%, they diagnosed pneumonia and started treatment that day and recovery began and continues to this day 5 years later. Due to scar tissue, my cavity is permanent (from MAC) as infections flare and wane.
I had a resection but it failed. I have one Dr that wants to remove the lobe. I did not learn about ACT's until 2 years ago.