@clynnford, got my sputum results back: no pseudomonas a., no NTM. I had not gotten a sputum analysis for a year, just caught something from one of my grandkids, was feeling sick, so I went and got tested. Just a virus (no flu, no covid, just another nasty bug). I was convinced the pseudo was acting up fiercely, nope. Wow! I was incredibly pleasantly surprised. My Infectious disease doctor was speechless at first, then he said "well it shows that it was the right move not to pursue antibiotics for you". He said the only bacteria they found are bacteria commonly found in the mouth. Just 7% saline and Advair. I understand that it takes more than one great sputum results to confirm the bugs are tamed, but for now I am enjoying this step in the right direction. Nebbing 7% saline does a lot of good.
Best wishes of great health to all of us!