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Macrobacterium abscessus in lungs
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 7 10:49am | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
It is not certain if I will have the resection. The doctors want me to undergo the antibiotic treatment first and then it will be determined if I will do the surgery. It will be the right upper lobe where my Bronchiectasis is located. The debate on doing it or not is due to the fact I also have some Bronchiectasis in the right middle and lower lobe, but it is minimal.. since it is not just in one spot, they are unsure if it’s prudent to do it.
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@farfalina I am a BIG fan of conservative, nonsurgical treatment first - especially when it involves my vital organs like lungs and heart.
Are you seeing a pulmonologist with experience treating MAC and Bronchiectasis patients? Since both are rare diseases, not all pulmonologists or ID docs see these very much in their general practice. I would personally make sure I am getting treatment from one specializes who is BEFORE considering the surgical option.
Here is a list of many centers where they specialize. Maybe one is near you?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-bronchiectasis-care-center-network-33-centers/