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MAC, Pseudomoas Aeuroginosa, Bronchiectasis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 21 2:59pm | Replies (32)
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@sardnas1234

Hi,

I have just joined this site, and have had this nuisance psudomons mac bacteria for over a year; i was first referred to a pulmonary Dr. he did the CT scans etc, and determined pseudomonas mac bacteria, prescribed an anti biotic one time, the bacteria never went away he referred me to an Infectious Disease Dr, she was very nice explained everything, but because I am on Eliquis and metoprolol for AFIB, the antio biotics that she would normally prescribe will not interact with the Eliquis (blood thinner) and Metoprolol. She has now referred me to a hospital to go to a MAC clinic; my appt is not until the end of April, I was just wondering if anyone knew what they do in a Mac clinic? Thank you, Sandra

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 21 1:39pm

Welcome to our group. When you say you have "nuisance" pseudomonas and MAC, does that mean you don't have any symptoms?

Pseudomonas and MAC (Mycobacteria Avium Complex) are two different, difficult to cure lung infections that can hide in susceptible lungs for a very long time. Do you have a lung condition like Bronchiectasis, Asthma or COPD?

You have a wise Infectious Disease doctor, who realizes that it takes a specially experienced pulmonologist to figure out how to manage and/or eliminate both of these rare infections.
Some people need antibiotics, and some do not. But in either case, you need regular monitoring of your situation.

Also, pseudomonas and MAC must be treated separately, with different antibiotics. Usually pseudomonas is treated first because the length of time is less, but it often takes 2-3 tries to eliminate. MAC treatment lasts more than a year, and which drugs to take and how often depend on sensitivity testing of the bacteria in your lungs. In addition, the pulmonologist will have more information for you about how to do airway clearance, possibly using 7% saline nebs, to reduce the bacteria load in your lungs and keep you healthier.

Where did the ID doc refer you?

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