It is always great to find someone who has already been through what you are facing. When I was ill...... I struggled for 5 years before finally getting smart enough to realize no one around here was familiar with bronchiectasis. I had seen 7 doctors in a 100-mile radius -- pulmonologist (believe it or not), cardiologist, allergists, primary care ....... I had pounds to lose but...... I was so ill I lost 70 pounds. Couldn't eat and I truly thought I was going to die. That was two years ago next month. Mayo's diagnosed within the hour and I've been home -- working with them through their portal with Dr. Moua --- and live a fairly normal life. Have flares and have to go on antibiotics every month or so, but aside from that, I live on a farm/ranch...... with lots of cattle and crops, I cook lunch for the hired guys, I breed and show labradors, I have a real estate business in town...... I'm only saying, I've been able to get back in charge of what I've always done. It was surely questionable for a while. I'm 76 years old in case that makes any difference (I hope not). Ha! I hope this is help to others who might wonder what's ahead for them.