Thanks Sue. Actually, although I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis in 2011, my problem has always been copd. In 2017-18, my frequent ct scans showed what could have been MAC but also could have been aspiration. I have a dilated esophagus and am prone to aspiration. Although my sputum had not been tested since 2012, my former pulmonologist refused to test my sputum for mycobacteria. I switched to my current pulmonologist and MAC showed up in November 2018. I had no symptoms other than my usual copd problems. I began treatment in March 2019 and had my first negative in 2 months, in June. I remained on antibiotics for a full year after that negative and currently am celebrating my one year anniversary without drugs. I am waiting the results of my latest sample which so far is negative for acid fast bacteria but shows pseudomonas and klibsiella.

My friend is thinking about the little bd party as am I. It was not her idea and she calls it "their plan". I reviewed the CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated people (,me) and it seems it would be ok.. The advantage of vaccination for me is that I can be with my friend in my home without masks. It is her sister in law and niece who worry me.