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Bronchiectasis: New Diagnosis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (382)

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@joanng Did they also do a sputum culture for MAC (mycobacteria aviums complex) - often MAC and pseudomonas coexist and both need to be treated with completely different meds.

Also, multiple rounds of antibiotics can leave you with fatigue, and you are correct that they may not have cured your original infection.

With multiple health issues, it is quite reasonable to request accommodations to continue to work from home until there is a vaccine for Covid. I believe it qualifies as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.

Eventually, once they get the infection(s) under control you should begin to feel better.

Have you been monitoring your oxygen levels? Very hard to function if they are low.
Sue

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Thank you for your reply. I’m not sure if they tested for mycobacteria aviums complex,
I will ask. I have not monitored my oxygen that would be logical. I know awhile back it was at 95%. I never heard of mycobacteria aviums complex until I became a member of this site.
Wouldn’t drs normally text for this without being asked especially being a pulmonologist? Or should I start being a stronger advocate for myself?
Joann

Sue
I just started monitoring my oxygen levels. They have been around 93.
I asked if my most recent sputum culture could be tested for (mycobacteria aviums complex)
And the answer was no not at this time.
I will try again after this 28 days of antibiotics is finished.