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Did I make a terrible mistake? And what to do next?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 13 1:36pm | Replies (19)
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@notnancy88

I was diagnosed with NTM m.simiae in early 2013. I had zero symptoms. My PFTs were great. My pulmonologist at that tine was an Army Fellow at the Pulmonary Clinic in BAMC. Fast Forward 11 years, the VA pulmonologist told me I was wise NOT to start the antibiotic regime when first diagnosed but was symptom free. I walk over one mile each day and lift like weights. I do airway clearance twice daily(Dr. Pamela McShane's Youtube video is a must watch) and faithfully use my Aerobika and my AffloVest.

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yorkieyoli | @yorkieyoli | Apr 13 1:36pm

Wow! Your story is so inspiring! May I ask if you are symptomatic now, 11 years later? And did you begin the airway clearance back in 2013 when you were diagnosed? Were you already exercising at the time, or did you make that change after diagnosis?

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