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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 10, 2025 | Replies (49)
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Is the delay due to blood and other tests?
I was diagnosed after sputum test. Had to wait 6 weeks for results and then 3 weeks to see doctor. That was yesterday and I started antibiotics last night.
Glad you brought up trachea. I told him my throat hurt on and off. He didn’t react. Thought using my voice a lot caused it but no. Swallowing is difficult sometimes too.
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For me, the radiologist suspected mycobacterium and bronchiectasis on the CT in June. The bronchoscopy cultures confirmed avium in July. The appt to see the ID doctor took 5 weeks after diagnosis.
I'm due to start treatment in 1 and a half weeks.
It's weird because I was just wondering if my sore throat today is related.
I was going to message my doctor.