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How long does it take for MAC to be diagnosed

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 23 12:53pm | Replies (17)

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Is 6 weeks to early for a result? I had a Bronchoscopy on 1-23-24 that’s when it was sent out to be tested, also 3 CT scans since September to January. My results came in and no MAC which is great, but I noticed it was tested for 6 weeks. I thought it was supposed to be anywhere from 4-8 wks.
Dr. thinks it’s allergic inflammatory due to allergies.
I have been on 2 different types of antibiotics and prednisone back in September and Levaquin in January for lung infection and it did not clear it up. I also have 2 nodules one in upper right lobe was 1.2 cm and is now .9 mm I believe. The other is right middle lobe 1.9 cm and has not changed. Also have tree buds. My allergy test came back and my highest is a 3 out of 6 of regular things people are allergic to. Dr. wants me to see a allergist and start taking prednisone again! I just can’t see how this is possible. Next Dr. appointment is 3-21. I feel very discouraged because I don’t know if test is accurate!

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I understand. I am going through the same thing. I think anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks. If you are truly not convinced, I would ask your doc to do another test, and wait for 8 weeks, but it sounds like you are OK. 🙏