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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 21 5:21pm | Replies (9354)
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I believe my MAC is definitely connected to GERD which I also have. Also it seems I have constant sinus infections which may be connected. Ironically, I had to take Ceftin on Oct. 27th last year and didn’t start coughing again until just recently. Will see ENT again next week for Sinus.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 19, 2022

There is a strong correlation in some people. In my case, I have no GERD, silent or otherwise, based on extensive testing. But I too have had chronic sinus infections in the past (fixed by roto-rooter and septoplasty) as well as asthma, allergies, hyperreactive airway, and repeated episodes of bronchitis & pneumonia. It is believed my MAC came from exposure to soil contaminated by feral chickens.

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