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Anyone knows : Test negative after big 3 regiman treatment for 12 mo
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 18 11:46pm | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
@laneyk
I have never produced any sputum either. I had nodules in lungs. Doc did biopsy wash. Negative for cancer but positive for mycobacterium intracellulare. (MAI). Scheduled for another broncoscopy in December. No biopsy this time.
Nov 25th marks one year on meds.
I was told ct would show nodules forever and Bronchoscopy was only way to confirm only if infection was gone. I live in a town that doesn’t have good resources and I do not have a choice in doc.
What else can I do?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Replies to "@laneyk I have never produced any sputum either. I had nodules in lungs. Doc did biopsy..."
@arkie01 , I used 7 ％sodium chloride solution, and huff coughing technique, it helps bringing up a little sputum. I don’t cough much and no sputum as well. If you can get them, hopefully you don’t have to get another bronchoscopy.
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@arkie01 I have scarring too, that will forever show on chest x-ray and CT. It sounds like you’re doing all you can do. I was able to produce sputum while in hospital 10 years ago and my recent stay. I don’t know if a bronchoscopy will be done this time or not. I’m voting for not. I wish you well!