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Might my anemia and lowered hemoglobin be related to MAC?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 16 8:32pm | Replies (33)
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My pulmonologist told me that iron binds to Pseudomonas. Zinc also does. I am not sure what that means exactly or if taking either could make things worse. But I got the impression he was saying if you need iron or zinc you might take them but otherwise not to? Perhaps it is similar with MAC? I do not take Zinc often but when I do it usually seems helpful.

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Jan 29, 2023

Irenea8. Your post caught my attention and wondering what does this all mean. I've taken Zinc for years to help my immune system. I was first diagnosed with MAC and Pseudomonas five years ago. I had a GI bleed the end of last November and am now anemic. The iron pills did not help and I'm set for a iron infusion this coming Wednesday. Glad to see our lung problems are getting more research and interest.

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