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Diagnosed with MAC but not being treated
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (100)Comment receiving replies
megan123 thank you so very much for your post. Yes, 300 tobramycin. I went through the first 4 weeks and noticed no difference at all. In fact, I kind of felt the coughing and phlegm were worse. It was discouraging. I had trouble after 2-3 weeks with lots of breath shortage. Mayo doctor now has me on two weeks on and then two weeks off. I started the two week session yesterday and I'm hopeful after a period of time with it, the symptoms will lessen considerable (or miraculously just go away???) I'm 78 years and I'm wondering if anyone else on this forum is as old as I? Believe me, I'm trying...… and thanks for your support
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@auntnanny To answer your question, yes, there are people in our group that are in your age group and older. As of today, how are you making out on that toby?
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check with your doctor about starting to nebulize with something like Albuterol and a Saline Solution. It has done wonders for me with helping to keep my lungs cleared out and coughing easier.