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Tests show Mycobacterium Chimaera

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 13, 2022 | Replies (33)
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@louieben

I have no lung disease such as COPD, Asthma or Bronchiectasis. I had a cough for over 9 months and was referred to a Pulmonologis who did a Bronchoscopy, it showed Mycrobacteria Chimera, he then put me on 3 antibotics 3 x a week. I had a 2nd bronchoscopy 9 months later and it still showed growth. I had my 3rd bronchoscopy and it showed no growth. Im still on the antiboitcs for an additional year at least.

I have no idea how I caught this..I live in OK where its high humidity, I had a hot tub which I quit using.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 22, 2021

I am curious, did he make this diagnosis from looking at the bronchoscope, or did he remove some mucus and send it to the lab? Have you had imaging, either x-ray or CT to show the extent of involvement throughout the lungs?

Hot tubs are sometimes pointed to as the culprits in Mycobacteria infections, because they can expel the bacteria in the steam, which you then breathe in. But usually healthy lungs can fight them off...

Sue

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