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Karen, my experience is very similar to yours. Spring of 2021 my pcp recommended a scan to get a calcium score because of my family history. Heart was fine but places discovered on my lungs. She suggested a follow up scan 6 months later and they were still there so referred me to a pulmonologist who diagnosed bronchiectasis and suspected NTM. I was experiencing no symptoms, didn’t cough up anything. Had a bronchoscopy and it confirmed NTM. Sent me to a ID doctor and both wanted me to start the antibiotics right away. I refused. Went to NJH and then found a nearby pulmonologist who specializes in bronchiectasis. I produce sputum now but NTM does not show up, yet my last CT showed my lungs were worse. Will see my doctor next month and see what is recommended after latest cultures come back. I am 66.