Hi Terri. I take the Chinese herb Astragalus for boosting the immune system. I understand cancer patients are sometimes put on that to help their immune response when in Chemo. I do not see any down side to it. Google Astragalus and immune system for many articles reporting this benefit. Here is one https://www.alive.com/health/astragalus-the-immune-warrior/ Also taking NAC which is good for the lungs and for the immune system. I am always looking for ways to get my immune system response kicked into gear. Still waiting for my broncoscopy MAC results to come back in. I read your posts often and have to comment that you are a remarkable woman...so very kind and caring.

Terri...me again...just adding one on NAC. I am surprised I have not seen the mention of it on this site as it is very beneficial to the lungs as well as building the immune system.https://www.betternutrition.com/features-dept/nac-super-nutrient

@alleycatkate I looked up NAC on NIH and Mayo sites. Certainly worth trying. Both sites say that it is effective as an antioxident, it breaks down mucus, is an anti-inflammatory, and is also used in psychiatry to calm OCD, bi-polar, and schizophrenia. It helps restore the liver also. It contains sulphur, which is an antifungal and has amino acids which is protein to build muscle and tissue. It comes in pill form as well as an inhaleable. Can buy ovet the counter, but suggested that you get prescription strength. I will ask my doctor about it. Thank you for the post.

@alleycatkate Thank you for the Kudos, it always makes my day to know that the time I put in for this support group makes a difference to others. I am not doing this alone, our 'mac' community is pretty special. We all collectively jump in and support one another. Some days I need to lay low and take a break from this. When I return, I see frightened newcomers welcomed by our moderator, Colleen, or by other steadfast members like @ling123, @tdrell, @nick52, @irene5, @jkiemen, @heathert, @lindam272, @megan123, @unicorn, and others. These gals never let us down. That is what we are about, being here for each other. Boy, I have been wanting to say all of that for awhile now. I just needed the spot to interject my gratitude to our members.

@alleycatkate I actually have and use astralagus (& ashwanda) Does it help? I cannot tell. I wasn't good about being consistant with it. Have you been taking it?

@windwalker you sure are good at helping everyone.  Thanks for all of us to be so active and doing research to help all of us. You are great and keep up the good job! Nick

Thank you Terry✌️

@nick52 Thanks Nicole! How much longer will you be in Florida?