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What is the average life expectancy of untreated mac?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 22, 2023 | Replies (52)
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@gjaleski

I have IPF and cavitary MAC. My ability to take in oxygen is 45% of normal. Both diseases are terminal.

I am faced with the lesser of evils. A have barely controlled Gerd and gastritis. I wonder if I will do well on standard MAC therapy. If I aggressively treat the MAC, will I appreciably extend my life, even though I also have IPF?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 16, 2023

Welcome to Mayo Connect. That's a pretty big list of health issues. We are other patients, like you are. Questions like this are best explored with your providers.
Is there any possibility of a conference or teleconference with your pulmonologist, primary, and gastro docs?
Sue

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