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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 14 3:02pm | Replies (9325)Comment receiving replies
To auntnanny. Yes I did sputum testing 3 years ago and was positive for Mac. I have not had any recent testing but am due for a cat scan in June. My last scan showed that the Mac was progressing. At first my cough was very non productive, but after this last bout of bronchitis in November it became more severe and I do cough up mucus. It is difficult at work. I have to tell all my customers that I’m not contagious. I design kitchens and usually sit with them for a couple of hours at a time. I have recently gone to part time hours due to how tired I am and how much I cough. I do have to work though, even at my age of 71. I will check with your doc’s office tomorrow to see if I can get an appointment.
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@sounder27 That must be tough to still try to confer with clients while coughing and losing energy. You have my dream job by the way. I am a degreed interior designer but got too ill to keep working. I am doing much better now and consider going back into it part time. My brother has a remodel business and just did a spectacular kitchen in an old 1875 home in Richmond, Va. I hope you can get a grip on yoir cough and resume your work with more ease. If you lived near me, I'd help you with your business!
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@sounder27. 72 and still an active realtor, albeit MAC slowing me down. Before meeting with clients, I take the Broncolin cough syrup recommended here. And have their cough drops on hand. Work splendidly!
Pulmonologist ordered tiny little perles of Tessalon which are helpful too.
Where do you live? I’m in Longwood just no of Orlando.