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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 29 5:15pm | Replies (9350)
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@heathert

@bolso1 I have wondered if these bugs multiply in our mouths and then are sucked in to out lungs at night while breathing. Sorry a bit off the topic but have often wondered. Take care Heather

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Armando | @bolso1 | Jan 20, 2021

Hi Heather,
I don't know. Mycobacteria seem to be ubiquitous, so we all are exposed to them, but only some - very regrettably - are affected.

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