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I had bronchoscopy done smear was taken it was negative. The biopsy came back a month later with few MAC cells. How was culture taken ? From sputum? Do pulmonologists treat by culture size differently - heavy vs few? I am currently in waiting mode for 6 months as Dr thinks it will resolve on its own. Wondering if trying to cough daily will help?

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blm1007blm1007 | @blm1007blm1007 | Jan 23 8:45am

FYI: NJH put me on Nebulizing, Vest, Aerobika and Air Way Clearance and Huff Coughing with having found out I had little to a mild showing of MAC.
If nothing else you might study to learn how to do the different things suggested on the threads here on Mayo Clinic Connect, Air Way Clearance and Postural Drainage, Exercise etc. etc. to help clear the lungs of any possible mucus, if they have said you have BE, Bronchiectasis? What do you think????
Barbara

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