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CT Scans vs Sputum Cultures, which is more important?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 9 8:35am | Replies (74)
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@jeffsmock

For me both was very important. (CT & Sputum) I had a cavity in my right lung the size of a small coffee cup. I had infusions twice about 2 hours morning 2 hours evenings . Sputum culture take a long time to grow. I had aspergillosis fungus. I then had lower 2 lobes removed. If I wouldn't had both CT& Sputum. I wouldn't be here.

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gjaleski | @gjaleski | Jun 3, 2023

Only a CT can diagnose a cavitary MAC infection. A CT can identify the extent and location of the MAC infection.

I believe a robotic bronchoscopy is the gold standard for collecting biopsy specimens necessary to identify MAC strains.

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