@beatrixflower I have also had hemoptysis a few times. Also Dx with bronchiectasis and MAC/MAI in 2016. I was told the blood comes from having the bronchiectasis, caused by inflammation in the small bronchial tubes. It happens to me 1- 3 times a year. I’ve noticed mostly during the change of season. I was also told by my pulmonologist a couple of tablespoons is not really an issue. Unless it doesn’t stop. Like Heather, I also feel it “gurgling” up. Although I know what causes it, I still get very nervous and shaky when it happens, and I notify my Dr through email.
As for the “yucky” questions, we’ve all been there and pretty much experience the same things. And even though I’m doing this coughing, nebulizing and lung clearance for almost 5 years, there have been a couple of times when I’m coughing, spitting and gagging so much my husband comes in to check to see if I’m ok. LOL. This darn disease is never boring!