I have a small amount of MAI that was found in Oct. 2023 during my week at NJH. Dr. L said he did not want to start me on Anti-Biotics because it "supposedly" is/was that small amount. I went to a local ID doctor in March 2024 who is near retirement and he looked at the NJH results and was confused as to why I wasn't started on Anti Biotics. It appears two different philosophies between NJH and the local ID doctor.
I have had one culture specimen from February completed and indicating the MAI, it was done at UT Tyler. No directions yet from Dr. McShane. Probably because we, I, am awaiting the March specimen culture results and scheduled to send specimens in for April before seeing the pulmonologist (Dr. McShane, UT Tyler) early May. I am assuming the decison is going to be made by Dr. McShane after all are compled with the labs. Now as I write this.......I will message and see if I can understand if and when a decison will be made. Not looking forward to a 'statement of "start anti-biotic routine' if that is decided. I will have to decide what to do considering I am otherwise in good health overall, no exacerbation symptoms yet, and my age is 81 and 6 months. I know some decide not to start the anti-biotic routines at a late age. Thoughts and opinions from anyone about starting the Anit-Biotics at my age?