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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 1 11:42pm | Replies (38)

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@mtinderscott2626 You may have found information on other threads, on this Mayo Clinic Connect , where others have asked about NJH,.
I went, and as many others who have gone to NJH that come to this site....would say, "I am very glad I went. "
With NJH having dedicated the facility to all things related to lung problems etc., since the late 1800's, they are well versed on the various lung problems and how to handle them.
The tests they do in one weeks visit would normally take months to a year to work out with all the needed appointments in most local areas. They look for other possible problems that may be contributing and related to what is going on, and as well, all things necessary for us to know and do.
So sorry you are dealing with all one deals with once we know we have BE and an infection(s) that can cause us to go on the medications etc.
You are fortunate that you were referred to NJH.
I take it you have done all each of us needs to do in checking with one's insurance to know how all is to be handled so there will not be any surprises. Always good to know and understand. I talked with the NJH financial department.
Barbara

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@blm1007blm1007 Thank you for sharing.

Diagnosed with a positive for MAC in Dec 2025, I definitely 100% wanted to go to NJH. However, after my second culture, which was negative for MAC from the bronchoscopy in January 2026, I am not sure it is worth going.

Would you still go to NJH with a negative MAC culture? Will it be worth my time and money to go still?