I was recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis as well and I was quite shocked. I have it in several areas of my lungs, but I have had virtually no symptoms until recently - I had slight shortness of breath and oddly enough, since the diagnosis, I feel more tight in my chest. I haven't had many chest infections throughout my life. I thought that perhaps I was misdiagnosed, but I guess CTs don't lie? I also have a "possible" mycobacterial infection or colonization but I have to wait several months to see a specialist as my referral to the specialist has been marked "routine". This doesn't seem like routine to me. I am concerned that the mycobacterial infection could be further damaging my lungs. Does anyone know if this is possible? I am concerned about the wait to see a specialist. Please help! I feel like this is a life sentence!