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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 26 10:39am | Replies (11)
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I tried to write and it got deleted. I'll make it short. Pulmonologist diagnosed me from sputum that took them 3 days to test with Mac.
The pulmonologist referred me to a ID specialist in supposedly diagnosing the specific type of Mac to get the right antibiotics. His name is Richard Sokolov Ms.

My question because this is so complicated a situation and I'm afraid to die, I really would like to know how I can get some help quickly to try to save my life. Thank you.
Dr Richard Sokolov

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 26 10:39am

First, take a deep breath and try to relax while we talk about MAC and its treatment.

MAC is a very slow-growing infection that can take a long time to diagnose properly, but there is VERY little risk you die anytime soon.

A 3 day test showing MAC is very preliminary - it only shows you MAY have the infection. It takes 6 - 10 weeks for the type of MAC and how extensive it is to be determined from a sputum culture. Even then, it may not be serious enough to begin treatment with antibiotics, you may be able to manage or even eliminate it with a daily airway clearance routine.

Can you tell me what symptoms led you to go to a pulmonologist? Have you had a CT scan to determine the overall health of your lungs and determine if you have any other lung conditions like Asthma, Bronchiectasis or COPD?

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