It is interesting how this disease manifests itself in different forms for each of us. While at the same time, we seem to share many of the same conditions.
After reading all posts for the past few months, I have noticed a few characteristics we all seem to have in common: we are mostly post menopausal females, and many of us also suffer from acid reflux and asthma. These must be recognized as predisposing factors in acquiring MAC/MAI in the medical literature out there. Another pre disposing factor must be postural, like scoliosis or my own poor posture after practicing dentistry for 30+ years.
Many of you have discussed coughing and sputum production, of which I have none. No coughing at all. Ever.

Kathryn, I found it amusing that as a French teacher, you interpreted "lavage" for washing/ cleansing. As a Portuguese speaker, I completely understand what you meant! And you were right, lavage does mean rinsing the lung tissues with a biologic saline solution and then culturing all microorganisms in that solution. Unfortunately, lavage does not actually clean out our lungs. I wish!
I am happy you are finding solace in this helpful group.
Katherine, Thank you for starting and monitoring this blog!
Liliane