This morning I met w Infectious Disease doc for first time, I've chosen to do 'watchful waiting' (instead of Big 3) and CT scan in 3-4 months. Although I do have mild bronchiectasis, I don't seem to have symptoms of MAC (that I notice?) and am a fit/active 53 yr old.
Also, I asked the doctor if the presence of NTM bacteria always correlates w MAC lung disease. She said no, it doesnt. If NTM is isolated in a bronchoscopy or positive sputum culture it should be interpreted cautiously as it does not always indicate lung disease. Has anyone else encountered this information? It was news to me.