Hey Carol,

I'm closing in on 80, 5'7 & 118 lbs. I have bronchiectasis and recurring MAC (after being pronounced "cured" of MAC several years ago after being on the 3 antibiotic regimen for 15 months.) This time around I told my pulmonologist no more scopes, no more antibiotics. I have Stage 3 kidney disease and the antibiotics would likely exacerbate & still the MAC would recur due to the bronchiectasis. I also have COPD and am taking daily inhaled Stioloto Respimat for that, which helps a lot. I do yoga at home every morning with emphasis on strength, balance (I have osteopororsis) and deep breathing, and I also walk a couple miles every (dry) day. My Pulmo said I am "moving air very well" and to continue exercising even if it's hard. I don't cough much and am not bothered with mucus. But still I nebulize 7% saline a couple times a week and follow with Air Physio for lung hygiene. MAC is a slow growing disease and I know everyone is different. But for myself, I'm not worried that it will kill me. Keep your chin up and air moving!