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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 2, 2025 | Replies (24)
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You can send her to this web address for instructions how to join Mayo Connect.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/help-center/
Once she has signed up, she can look at the support groups. I would encourage her to join us:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/mac-bronchiectasis/
If you want to get to us more easily open this link:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/
Bookmark it in whichever browser you use, then click the bookmark to come to Connect without needing to search through Google.
If you want to come only to this discussion, you may bookmark it and come to it directly when you come to Connect - you may be prompted to login. And starting here doesn't not prevent you from participating in other discussions that interest you.
Again, I am so thankful you are trying to help your sister. Don't be surprised if she isn't immediately ready to take on another task of communicating with us! And keep in mind that while Bronchiectasis and airway clearance can "chew up" a lot of time and energy, she will remain healthier for longer if she does so. We each grow into a routine that works for us, and find ways to fit it into life instead of the other way around.
If she is afraid to travel, it may be that she has many horror stories about catching things - we are more susceptible, but there are safe ways to do it. And many friendly folks who will coach her on how. For example, I now prefer to travel in our own camper, eat at patio restaurants when reasonable, go to mainly outdoor concerts and games, and I strenuously avoid indoor pools. But I can be flexible, and when I travel by air or train I always wear a mask.