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Does anyone take Azithromycin and Ethambutol every day?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 19, 2025 | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
@cfalci So sorry to hear you got reinfected. That is one of my big questions, is it really worth it if the MAC is likely to come back? I guess that depends on how well one tolerates the drugs. I wish you well.
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@annagh YES! The MAC may come back, but it may not - I am 6 years MAC-free after almost 2 years of meds (6+ months daily.)
The old numbers were about 50% eventually got reinfected, but now with 7% saline, more knowledge about airway clearance, and protocols for managing exacerbations I bet reinfections are lower.
It IS worthwhile to try no meds, just saline, airway clearance and watching, to see if it will improve. Then if it gets worse then antibiotics. But if you already have cavities, nodules, and symptoms, just waiting isn't really an answer.
I truly believe I would not be alive today without treatment, but here I am living my best life...