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I was told I may have gotten MAC from swimming in a public pool,

Posted by foonfoon65 @foonfoon65, Dec 8, 2023

Anyone know if swimming at a public pool is ok after diagnosis with Mac?

My doctor gave me the ok, but I am not so sure.

Please help me to know more.

Thanks!

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@ling | @wangling | Apr 27 3:47pm
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@newbird
Welcome to Mayo Connect but sorry to hear of the new diagnosis. One of the best defenses, I believe, is knowledge and education. Towards that end, I'm attaching a paper written by NTM guru Dr. Falkinham. Once you have a chance to read through it, post any specific questions you have about modifications you're thinking to make. Everyone here manages slightly differently, some being more risk adverse than others. What works for you might not work for someone else. Please be assured that the modifications are manageable. Take a deep breath, you've found a good place to ask questions and get support.

A very valuable video to watch: How We Should Think About Our Environment

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@scoop, I am curious, do you use baby bottle sanitizer for your nebulizing cups? If so, how long have you been using it?
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Ling

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scoop | @scoop | Apr 27 4:53pm
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@scoop, I am curious, do you use baby bottle sanitizer for your nebulizing cups? If so, how long have you been using it?
Thanks!
Ling

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@wangling Since 2023

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@ling | @wangling | Apr 27 5:55pm
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@wangling Since 2023

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@scoop , thanks. I remeber that you don't have MAC, right?

Ling

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laveita | @laveita | Apr 28 7:50am
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@wangling Since 2023

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@scoop for about a year I have been using the microwave sterilizer bags that you can use 20 times then discard. After I use a nebulizer cup in the morning, I take it apart and rinse it thoroughly. I use a second nebulizer cup in the evening and after rinsing that one, I soak both in hot soapy water for 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Then I pop all of the parts in the sterilizer bag with 2-3 oz. water and microwave for 3 1/2 minutes.

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scoop | @scoop | Apr 28 8:46am
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@scoop for about a year I have been using the microwave sterilizer bags that you can use 20 times then discard. After I use a nebulizer cup in the morning, I take it apart and rinse it thoroughly. I use a second nebulizer cup in the evening and after rinsing that one, I soak both in hot soapy water for 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Then I pop all of the parts in the sterilizer bag with 2-3 oz. water and microwave for 3 1/2 minutes.

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@laveita
Those microwave bags are great for nonmetal Nebulizers!

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