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New Diagnosis of MAC/MAI & I'm scared

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 13, 2022 | Replies (349)

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@laura34 I wanted to add that I used to complain that my lungs burned all of time. My dr said there is no nerve endings in the lungs, therefore it wasn't them that was burning. The burning sensation turned out to be acid reflux. It was my esophagus and maybe part of my bronchial tree that burned from acid erosion. Once I treated that and made lifestyle changes; it went away. You having been exposed to burn pits may very well have damage from that. That was a great tip from Terri aka @tdrell about NJH having a special dept for service people.

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@windwalker That is great that you were able to control your acid reflux. I am curious at to what lifestyle changes you made for it to go away? I have been on omeprazole for years and would like to get off of it. I imagine I will have to give up my wine and chocolate for a start.