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@helen1000

Will anyone go to NJH in mid-December? I have an appointment on Dec 10-21. However I have done many tests locally like sweat test, blood work, vision/hearing, celiac disease, PFT, Cystic Fibrosis genetic test, Auto immune disease test, etc. Sounds that it is possible that NJH does not need to repeat all the tests I have done so I can leave earlier?

I don't have any auto immune issues or other underlying lung conditions except mild bronchiectasis in MAC area and gluten intolerance. My only concern are my two small cavities. Some doctors say they won't close up as there is no blood circulation in cavities, while some patients say their cavities close up. I also see some articles say cavities can close up.

I have been on antibiotics for four months and they helped shrink the cavities so far. If they can close up, I probably won't need a surgery. But I also heard that antibiotics won't cure MAC - only with surgery to remove bronchiectasis. Everything is pending with uncertain outcome. With all of these questions in mind, I really feel I need a second opinion.

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NJH generally repeats all tests and add in a few more. Did njh assign a pulminologist for your visit?