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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 5 7:04am | Replies (9)

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Hi cwal. Why would height influence lung scarring?

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cwal | @cwal | May 3 4:17pm

It is my understanding it is due to the normal wear and tear of breathing in and out all our lives and gravity.

Rick | @rstel7272 | May 4 7:56am

"tall and slim" is the profile prone to mac/ntms which create scarring and other issues.