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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 10 9:51am | Replies (56)
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Ask your immunologist to order a sputum culture for you. They love ordering tests! Not necessary to do on your own and it would be way too $$$$.

Unfortunately X-rays do not show enough detail about what's really going on in your chest. A CT scan is standard of care. Ask immunologist to order one, or suggest they speak with pulmonologist on the necessity of one, at least for baseline if you've not had one.

Regarding your earlier question about how to know if you have MAC and/or pseudo? The answers are CT scans, sputum samples and sometimes bronchoscopy.

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magwil01 | @magwil01 | Aug 19 4:25pm

Thanks for your info. I cannot have a bronchoscopy because of my other condition. It introduces bacteria into the lungs (not supposed to but it does). I can't have any further surgeries. I will ask the immuno but he usually says he only orders his tests. I might have to go to my primary doctor.

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