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Is it your understanding that the GERD causes the bronchiectasis? which in turn sets you up for MAC by not allowing you to expel the MAC you've breathed in from normal air. Its my understanding that all sorts of people at any particular time might have some MAC bugs in their lungs because they are so common, but only those with MAC disease keep them in lungs, act as host to the bug. Is that your understanding? I had my most recent MAC doc tell me she thought I had GERD. But I dont have signs of it in my esophagus. I did not do the 24 hour test.
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@goddard I think the bronchiectasis sets you up for MAC. The added fluid/sputum in the lung resulting from the bronchiectasis makes a perfect breeding place for the bacteria. My pulmonologist at Mayo said that my Gerd was problematic and needed to be addressed. I believe he suggested it possibly led to the MAC. Aspirating fluid into the lung...makes sense? He also told me that he believed that my Bronchiectasis was congenital/inherited. I so wish I had asked a million questions...but I didn't. Also...You could have silent Gerd in which case maybe an apt with a gastroenterologist might be helpful. I hope I am answering correctly. Kate