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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (382)
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I'm mostly confused if I actually do have Bronchiectasis. The blood tests all came back normal, the only thing that suggested Bronchiectasis was the chest ultrasound. I have most of the symptoms but not the weight loss. I'm in denial until after the two pulmonary tests. My main problem is the fatigue and coughing. I will keep following your messages and see what I can learn.
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2jweisser It took several years...maybe 5 before the weight loss kicked in. I've gone from 126 to 102 pounds and find it very hard to gain.
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@jweisser I have bronchiectasis also. I was diagnosed in 2016, (it showed on a CT scan). I don’t think any of my doctors mentioned anything about it showing up in blood work. That’s when I was also diagnosed with MAC/MAI. I don’t have any symptoms either. I believe the symptom of bronchiectasis is shortness of breath. The weight loss comes from the MAC infection along with night sweats, fatigue and I think fever. The bronchiectasis causes an ideal breeding ground for many types of lung infections because our lungs don’t clear themselves of mucus. That’s why I use the Aerobika, 50 breaths, twice a day, with huff coughing. Others use the nebulized saline. I am not an expert on ANY of this, and I’m still trying to figure it all out myself. But you will definitely get lots of info, help and good advice on this forum.