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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (64)
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So glad you found this site, it is great and very helpful. I had MAC for 7 years before being diagnosed and was on meds for 5 - 6 years. I am one of the lucky ones that beat it at age 78 and just wanted to tell you that it can be done no matter how old you are. Just stay positive it will be hard at times but people on this site will help you though it as I am proof of it. Good Luck and stay positive.

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cissa | @cissa | Sep 3, 2025

Thank you.
Did you have symptoms for 7 years but they couldn't figure out what was causing them? It is well known that this mimics many other things.
Initially, I wanted an endoscopy since it felt like reflux but I agreed to see the pulmonologist at my doctor's recommendation. That was 9 months ago. It took me a year before that to address my chronic cough.

It lightens me to know you are doing well. Thank you for the encouragement.
Christine

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