I am new to this group and look forward to sharing this journey to better health with all of you. My first visit to my pulmonologist was in 2023, due to a suspicious nodule in my lungs found on a CT scan. I was told at that time that I had bronchiectasis, but I had no severe symptoms. He performed a bronchoscope and took a culture. Nothing grew from the culture so I went on with my life. Fast forward to today, my last CT scan was done in January of 2025. The doctor ordered another bronchoscope in January, 2025, and after weeks of waiting I found out I have MAC as well as bronchiectasis. He referred me to an Infectious Disease doctor. I had an appointment yesterday. She prescribed 3 different antibiotics (same as what I’ve seen in other comments Azithromycin, rifampin and ethambutol). I will also begin saline breathing treatments along with a flutter valve breathing device. My only symptoms at this time are shortness of breath and little dry cough.
I am 70 years old and very active and would consider myself in good health. I plan to start taking the antibiotics on Monday, and praying I tolerate the meds. Any advice, comments will be greatly appreciated!!