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Update On Treatment of MAC

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 12, 2022 | Replies (111)

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Theresa, (@windwalker), A question:
Why is it important to see both a pulmonologist and an Infectious Disease doc?
I am a bit confused as to who will help coordinate my care. (My primary care Dr? Pulmonologist? ID Dr?)

I am in Lexington, KY. The University of Kentucky Medical Center does a lot of research and is considered to be a great place for rare or unusual diseases. I called last week to see if they had an I.D. Dr. I could work with and unfortunately they are booking pretty far out because of a shortage if ID docs right now. May end up having to go to Louisville. Dr. Escalante at Rochester Mayo recommends starting Big Three in the next 2-3 weeks. Best, Carolyn

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Like you, I am confused about who will coordinate my care--Pulmonologist or ID? I really like my Pulmonologist and he seems willing to work with me and refer me to NJ or Mayo. The ID does not give me much time or discussion. I also do not want to go on the Big Three since there are so many new medicines on the horizon. Will probably go to NJ next year.