← Return to Working and holding a job while suffering from NTM (MAC)

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@ginak

Hi sorry it took so long to respond. My notices are going to my SPAM folder and I have been away. Although I have bronchiectasis and MAC/MAI (diagnosed from a lung resection 2 years ago to have a nodule removed). I don’t have any symptoms. No weight loss, fatigue, night sweats. I have never been prescribed any antibiotics so I have no side effects. I use my Aerobika twice a day with 50 breaths each time for lung clearance. I just recently retired, I was a Speech teacher in a NYC public school. I don’t think my job was very physically difficult so I had no problems going to work. I’m sorry I can’t be of much help. I have noticed a lot of the members seem to work in education or in the medical field, (nurses). I can’t remember which member was keeping track of everyone’s profession to see if there was some commonality between those of us with MAC, I’m not sure if she ever found anything, but, unfortunately, I don’t remember who it was. Personally, I would be careful about breathing in the types of chemicals you must deal with daily; hairspray, straightening solutions, dyes, etc. No need to put any additional stress on our lungs. Definitely speak to your Dr to make an informed decision. Best of luck.
Gina

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@ginak Hi Gina. It was me who is keeping track of what our member's occupations are/were. Nurses came in first, followed by teachers on those who are suseptible to Mac infection.