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@lauraadam2425

Hi, went to my infectious disease Dr and he said 2 cultures ago only 1 out of 3 grew anything and it wasn't the one they were treating me for. However the latest 3 aren't growing anything. If the next 3 are negative I will start my last year on the big 3 antibiotics as long as they stay negative. Have been diagnosed since Feb 2022, on big 3 since 8/22. Keeping my fingers crossed. Have side effects but worth it if cultures finally come back negative. He said I can stop the nebulizer since it wasn't working but if cough gets worse have to start using it again.

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Hi, glad you’re doing well! My doctor says that since I developed bronchiectasis from my Mac infection, I need to do the nebulizer twice a day. I do it with the 7% saline solution without the albuterol which affects my heart. I was told that most people develop the bronchiectasis as a result of the Mac infection.
Best of luck to you!