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How to understand Sputum/Bronchoscopy and CT changes over time

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 14 2:29pm | Replies (15)
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@scratssun

Thanks for your great question. I'm very interested in the answer others give. I've been taking the big 3 since December 5 & tolerate them ok except I'm wondering about vision changes
I also have Valley fever showing some improvement after 1 year on Fluconazole. My doctor stopped that medication a week ago because I've been living with the rash from "H---" for almost 4 months. I am almost rash free & so happy. Lastly, I can't get enough sputum for a lab test & don't want another bronchoscopy so wondering how I'll know how I'm improving. Looking forward to answers you receive.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | May 2 9:07am

@scratssun & @kssunflower Hello, I understand your concern about more bronchoscopies - a CT can show whether the signs of infection- cavities, nodules and opacities- are getting better, worse or staying the same. However they cannot tell what is infecting your lungs. For that you require a sputum culture.
Now what? Is your doc making a recommendation?

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