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Wow, six people responding here in just one day who are or were all asymptomatic, several with different stories of staying healthy or having their infection progress!
I guess that's why many of us stress in our posts that everyone is different, and what works for me may not work for you.
Here are some things to consider -
"Watchful waiting" still means you need to do airway clearance every day, whether you have much mucus or not, to keep things clear and moving in your lungs. With saline is even better, because it creates an inhospitable environment for NTM and may help loosen mucus.
Exercise, eat well and get plenty of rest.
If you have asthma, keep it under tight control.
Finally, be hyperalert to any change in your health - a cold, cough, fever, fatigue, weight loss - and alert your doctor right away - don't wait for pneumonia or bronchitis to develop.
What tips do you have about waiting?
Thank you, Sue! I'm learning so much, and my list of questions for my doctor continues to grow. I've been watching Dr. McShane's webinar on airway clearance, and it's so informative. I wonder why my pulmonologist has not discussed this with me, but I will definitely be discussing it with him at my appointment in a few weeks. Knowledge is power! I know we all want to be as informed and proactive as possible. Thanks so very much for all of your guidance and resources!