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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: 23 hours ago | Replies (21)

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There's a lot to unpack to fully answer your questions and concerns about your sister. If she currently is fighting a lung infection, she would most likely not have the stamina to take a trip. At least that would be my experience. Many people with bronchiectasis routinely nebulize twice a day, and the nebulizer machine is rather large and heavy and loud. They do make small portable units that are great for traveling. And then there is the cleaning and sterilizing of your nebulizer cups that must be done daily. I do travel a bit, but there is much more to think about now. Things like hot/boiling water, what kind of shower head does the hotel bathroom have, being in close quarters with people indoors, etc. It can feel overwhelming and isolating to live with this diagnosis, but with time and determination it is possible to adjust and create a good "new normal". I think it is wonderful that you wish to support your sister and this site contains a wealth of information and ideas that could be helpful for both of you. You've come to the right place!

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Thank you so much for commenting. I really appreciate your information. Sure does sound like there’s a lot involved as that’s kind of what she says too. She is worried she might have to go on another round of antibiotics. I worry cause she’s so thin now. I read that this disease can go away, but can come back.
I believe she got diagnosed with this about three or four years ago, we live in different states and she won’t come back to visit us because of this I have visited her a few times. I worry that it is consuming her whole world and I don’t think she’s happy. Otherwise she’s doing OK. She did move to a new home and is exercising and meeting new friends so I guess maybe it’s not that bad. I was just hoping she might go on a little short trip with me to get a break from it all. Bless your hearts for having to deal with this illness.