Went to NJH for second opinion to treat MAC that was found on a bronchoscopy after l had had persistent cough for 3 years. The ID doctor would have put me on the 3 TB medications had l stopped her saying "l am going for second opinion to NJH"
at NJH they told me on the second of 10 days l was scheduled "you do not need to be treated at this point" ....the official criteria at that point were...2 positive cultures and evidence of bronchiectasis on CAT scan.
the only sputum that was positive was from local bronchoscopy. the NJH CAT showed no bronchiectasis . I still return to NJH for follow up...but so far no antibiotics indicated.
l have never paid a bill...l am on traditional medicare and a supplement.