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@catherine123456, and @lainey, I have moved from two locations that I found myself always extremely sick. I left Virginia because I always got pneumonia and mac there. I left Tucson Az because I got mac there too (Az is a known hot-bed for mac.) plus I had difficulty with the altitude. My oxygen levels increased by 6 by moving to sea level. I think Virginia was too humid in the summer and too damp and cold in the winter. After it rains there, the dampness just stays and makes for a lot of molding rotting leaves. In other words, lots of fungals. I now live near the ocean in S.C. Rainwater drains away quickly in the sandy soil so it doesn't feel damp. It does get humid here in the summer, but it is a short duration compared to many states. I have never felt better as far as having clear lungs and negative test results for mac & pseudomonas since I moved here. Moving here was the best thing I could have done for myself. I am still short of breath and energy though, but at least not coughing any longer.

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Terri, I admire your tenacity and bravery. I’m trying to work up the courage to make a move - thank you for the encouragement

Hello @windwalker . I hope you are doing well.I was searching through old discussions to see if anyone was commenting on moving to reduce the risk of re-infection. I live in south central PA, but spend months each year in coastal SC low country ( Hilton Head). I am very concerned that this may be a risky ( hot humid with lots of brown water lagoons ) environment for me, but do not know how to assess if I can mediate the risk( shower filter, boil water, no water activities etc) or is it just in the air everywhere. It is a beautiful place, but we are deciding if we should sell our condo to keep me safe.
I see you said you moved to SC and feel it was a good idea. How did you determine it was a good place for a MAC/ BE patient? Thanks you very much if you can share on that topic.