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Remission: When do you consider yourself in remission from MAC?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 13, 2023 | Replies (87)
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@thumperguy

Aside from being stunningly handsome, I’ve been symptom- free for months. Haven’t “nebbed” for weeks. No meds.
Two Pulmo’s have me in their records as positive for both Bronch and Mac.

My wife worries at my cavalier attitude toward self-care. I‘ll likely resume a daily neb session soon to insure domestic tranquility.

My history sorta compels me to suspect that I probably have a relatively benign infection. Let’s laugh at the Devil! Giggles, Don (Thumperguy)

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 14, 2022

I'm joining the club!
Pulmo visit today, best CT and spirometry results ever!
New diagnosis -current tightness and shortness of breath are the result of asthma, not my Bronchiectasis.
Medications changed to try to open and soothe airways. Stop all news, including 7% saline, unless an exacerbation. Continue airway clearance daily.
New routine: Symbicort, Mucinex tandNAC twices a day, singulair and Ellipta Incruse once a day. Neb ONLY for severe attack or exacerbation...
Also, according to pulmo, likely to try alternatives if MAC positive in future, based on current guidelines and my prior reactions.
Doc and respiratory therapists were as happy as me - my numbers are best in 5 years.
Sue

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