@gee12 Welcome to Mayo Connect and our MAC and Bronchiectasis support group. If you take a little time to explore, you will find there is much to learn, and whether or not to take antibiotics is one of the hardest decisions for many of us.

Here are two starting places for you
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/macntm-is-different-for-everyone-treatment-might-be-different-too/
and
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/resources-for-the-abcs-on-bronchiectasis-and-mac-ntm/
There are articles here that cover when to treat, alternatives, and the basics of airway clearance.

One thing we have come to realize over the past few years is that antibiotics are not the only form of treatment. Daily airway clearance, using 7% or 3% nebulized saline solution, with a bronchodilator if warranted, can knock down the level of infection in some people so they require antibiotics (except possibly short-term during an exacerbation.)

I hope you find some information to encourage you. And certainly come on back and ask any questions that may come up - we have many helpful members whith a wide variety of experience.
Sue

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