@hilarys26 Well for sure you were jolted with the statements from your doctor. If nothing else, to start with, due to my experience...most important while you gather your thoughts after learning about the diagnosis....I would consider starting the nebulizing and all the air way clearance methods that are available to be viewed and seen on the internet. That would be a good start while you read through some of the threads here on this site and are able to fully comprehend everything. It can be overwhelming at first but with time, reflection and doing what one needs to do it will all come together.
I was told to start the antibiotics due to having a low load of MAI but with doing all I mentioned above I still feel well, good appetite, sleep well, and not fatigued. I am 83 diagnosed in 2022.
The important thing now is to figure out and find the best and most knowledgeable pulmonologist....The threads on this Mayo will help you with that. You might read the thread labeled 'Should I keep my NJH appointment?.
Barbara