Thanks, folks, for your responses. They are very much appreciated. My diagnoses of mild bronchiectasis, high bacterial load psuedomonas aeruginosa, and a positive culture of mycobacterium intracellular (grown in 2.5 weeks) is all new to me from less than a month ago. My first CT scan where a radiologist said my multiple waxing and waning pulmonary nodules with "tree in bud" patterns were suggestive of endobronchial infection was 3 years and two months ago. My first symptoms showed up a couple months ago and were very mild.
That continues today. I mostly just have some occasional heaviness and very minor soreness in my chest. If my November 10th CT scan shows worsening of my lung situation, the pulmonologist said he wants to start me on the antibiotic cocktail. I don't know whether I will comply or not. My symptoms are so mild, and the adverse side effects from the antibiotics--from what I have read at least--can be serious and permanent. At this point, I am undecided as to what I will do. Best Wishes to you all!