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Cavities on CT scan but no MAC in sputum cultures

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 15 10:11pm | Replies (30)
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Update - I had the bronchoscopy in Dec, and the results were no MAC or Pseudomonas. We're still not sure what caused the cavities. There was a heavy load of neutrophils in the testing, so I started Brinsupri yesterday. Hopefully the drug will result in less coughing, sputum and inflammation.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 13 4:06pm

@jago That is good news about the lack of infection. I wonder if the cavity is an artifact of a previous infection, maybe one you didn't know you had?
I am so glad you are able to try Brinsupri. You can read about others who have tried it, or report on your own experience here:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/brinsupri-aka-brensocatib/

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jenny0822 | @jenny0822 | Feb 14 11:44am

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When my CT showed cavitation they did a lot of blood test for RA, Lupis and other autoimmune diseases. It had never showed before but many were showing. But then the sputum tested positive. So have they tested for RA?

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