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Any success with saline only and no meds?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 17, 2025 | Replies (37)

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Thank you Sue. My anxiety definitely rises when i spend too much time on that site. As newly diagnosed and trying to learn and do whatever I can to avoid NTM's if we lived solely by "only protocol" I'm not sure I would actually be living much.

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Replies to "Thank you Sue. My anxiety definitely rises when i spend too much time on that site...."

I understand different philosophies in life, and in managing our health. I also understand if people want "do whatever I can to avoid NTM's if we lived solely by "only protocol" ", but I have a laundry list of other conditions to manage as well. If I did everything, every day to treat each condition optimally, that would be the sum total of my life.
I have been blessed with over 70 years on this planet, so my attitude may be a bit different than others', but I operate on the 80/20 rule. I follow the most important 80% of my personal health guidelines pretty faithfully, and ignore the other 20%.

Top of my list:
Diet
Exercise
Rest
Airway Clearance
PT for my many ortho/arthritis issues
Take my meds as ordered
Air filtration (HEPA filters indoors, masks when warranted, stay in during poor air quality)

Not on my list:
Boiling drinking/veg washing/cooking water (.2 micron filter at tap, drink that or bottled spring water)
Concerns about outdoor swimming & recreation (any germs highly diluted)
Concerns about infrequent, incidental exposure (eg steam from dishwasher or boiling pot)
What I drink when I eat out
Showers (water heater set above 135F, rainfall shower head)

Are you a "belt and suspenders" person - following every recommendation, or do you pick and choose? What does ypur list look like?

I have felt your anguish and anxiety.
Peace and the best health you can have.
Ann P