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0.15 micron shower filter for NTM

Posted by cholash @cholash, Jul 15 10:23am

Can someone please clarify for me… If I attach a 0.15 micron filter above my current shower head, will it filter out NTM, and all the other nasties ? Or, do I ALSO have to change my current shower head to one that also filters NTM? I have extremely thick hair , so fast washings are impossible for removing shampoo & conditioner . My current shower head has great pressure , so I’m hoping adding the 0.15 filter above it will solve my NTM /water concern . I’m attaching the one I’m considering .
https://a.co/d/08ldLUb7

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tte | @tte | Jul 19 1:36pm

@cholash
Just sharing if it might help someone... I use a combo shampoo and conditioner all in one bottle, several brands have this. I like Dove. That saves time in the shower washing my hair & time being exposed to shower water.

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cholash | @cholash | Jul 19 7:43pm
In reply to @sherrig "@cholash Good luck. All of us who have had MAC, including me, hope it never comes..." + (show)
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@cholash
Good luck. All of us who have had MAC, including me, hope it never comes back. We do the best we can to limit exposure and mitigate with airway clearance, if we think we have been exposed.
FYI there is a trial called Boost that is testing a vaccine against MAC. That would be wonderful if it is successful. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07094711

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@sherrig oh wow, wouldn’t a vaccine be wonderful . Thanks for sharing . Looks like we’re a few years away, but I know we will all anxiously await the trial results .
I’ll be circling back to this and other threads if the MAC comes back . Could be with the next specimen , who knows.

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and1313 | @and1313 | Jul 20 5:43am
In reply to @sherrig "The link below is the hand held version of the product you are asking about. I..." + (show)
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The link below is the hand held version of the product you are asking about. I have used this for 2 years.
It is thought to filter out the NTM. However recently there has been some information about the performance with high sustained water temperatures. You can see the temperature range in the products specification.
The company will be doing a presentation with Q&A on our support group meeting on August 3 at 6 PM. If interested let me know.
The hand held version:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3F8T2MG

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@sherrig Hello, where can I find more information about the support group meeting on 8/3/26 and future meetings? Thanks!

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sherrig | @sherrig | Jul 22 3:27pm
In reply to @and1313 "@sherrig Hello, where can I find more information about the support group meeting on 8/3/26 and..." + (show)
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@sherrig Hello, where can I find more information about the support group meeting on 8/3/26 and future meetings? Thanks!

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@and1313 Link to the list you can find a group in your area or of interest then email the name.
https://ntminfo.org/local-support-groups/
If you are looking for the Monday night 6 PM group look for the names Donna & Sherri in group leaders

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linda1334 | @linda1334 | Jul 23 12:37pm
In reply to @sherrig "@and1313 Link to the list you can find a group in your area or of interest..." + (show)
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@and1313 Link to the list you can find a group in your area or of interest then email the name.
https://ntminfo.org/local-support-groups/
If you are looking for the Monday night 6 PM group look for the names Donna & Sherri in group leaders

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@sherrig Just to be clear, is it just your group that will be having the presentation from Safe Water Products on their filters? If so, even though your group is in Vermont and I am in California, I'd like to hear what they say. Please advise. Thank you!

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sherrig | @sherrig | Jul 23 2:03pm
In reply to @linda1334 "@sherrig Just to be clear, is it just your group that will be having the presentation..." + (show)
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@sherrig Just to be clear, is it just your group that will be having the presentation from Safe Water Products on their filters? If so, even though your group is in Vermont and I am in California, I'd like to hear what they say. Please advise. Thank you!

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@linda1334 It is my understanding that other groups may offer presentations. I know some already did. I will get back to you about attending our meeting.

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sherrig | @sherrig | Jul 23 4:48pm
In reply to @sherrig "@linda1334 It is my understanding that other groups may offer presentations. I know some already did...." + (show)
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@linda1334 It is my understanding that other groups may offer presentations. I know some already did. I will get back to you about attending our meeting.

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@sherrig I sent you a private message. Can you please respond back via the private message feature on this site.

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cjvan | @cjvan | Jul 23 5:33pm

Wow, that looks great! Thanks for sharing. Now if I can just find something that efficient & reasonable for my faucets.

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sarahlynn1960 | @sarahlynn1960 | Jul 24 11:24am

My issue with the high temperature limits of the shower filters is that it will be damaged when people turn on the shower initially to warm up the water.

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