@anonymous217382, I encourage you to join the MAC & Bronchiectasis group here https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/mac-bronchiectasis/

In this group, you will find many supportive and knowledgeable members who are living with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Here is one discussion you may wish to start with:
- NEWCOMERS .. ONE EXPLANATION I FOUND ON MAC/MAI TO HELP YOU https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/newcomers-one-explanation-i-found-on-macmai-to-help-you/