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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 14 3:02pm | Replies (9325)Comment receiving replies
Maryke, you've also been diagnosed with TB and pleurisy??? Oh my, that's a heavy heavy load to handle, with MAC/MAI. Pleurisy is VERY painful - let us all know how you are doing! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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The comment was made at the NJ workshop on NTM that frequently bronchiectasis is misdiagnosed as bronchitis.tdrell
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Paula,
When I was misdiagnosed with pneumonia, I did suffer from pleurisy for several months until I was finally diagnosed with MAC. It does go away when the inflammation gets better. It may not be directly related to the MAC or TB, but when the whole area has inflammation, I think all parts of the lung are effected. I think it is more common with pneumonia. I also take at least 5,000 units of vitamin D. Lately it's been discovered how important D is to maintaining healthy lung tissue.