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In shock after MAC diagnosis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 1, 2022 | Replies (136)
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Hi, everyone. I have a question. I have nodular MAC disease and my only symptoms are shortness of
breath and fatigue. I walk two miles every morning and am 86. That said, I have bad allergies. And I
get nasal congestion, debilitating fatigue...even chills and aches. I am wondering if an allergy attack
can trigger MAC symptoms? Thank you and best to you all. Elizabeth

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irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Oct 22, 2019

My guess Elizabeth is that it’s not so much that it triggers MAC symptoms, but that your immune system is under attack with allergies and that in and of itself gives MAC an edge. MAC is an opportunist infection and will use any “opportunity” to make itself known. I am 70 fighting this and think you you must be one strong lady at 86! God bless you real well. (Irene5)

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