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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 27, 2022 | Replies (33)
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@sueinmn

MAC infections are "slow to grow and slow to go". 2 weeks of treatment won't do the job - the sputum culture needs to be sensitivity tested to see which antibiotics it will respond to, and treatment needs to continue 6 - 12 months after there is no more bacteria in the culture.
I was treated with Azithromycin, Ethambutol ANF Rifampin for 19 months, and yes, I am well past 60.
Sue

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ritapearl | @ritapearl | Nov 7, 2021

Hi Sue thank you for all your posts.As I started the antibiotic regimen after At least 6 years of MAC(unknown) i have begun to read the discussions on this site.It can be rewarding and confusing. What do you know about NAC and clear lung(haven’t found any up to date studies). Does anybody use them with the antibiotics?

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