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I just looked up this blood result I guess I will talk to the Dr Monday. The last three items scare me..can u look it up and tell me what U think?
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Truthfully, I'm not sure what these mean. I've never had anyone explain them in detail. I do know that in addition to NTM, bronchiectasis, and a cavitary nodule, I have had pseudomonas, rare yeast, and something else I can't remember off the top of my head. Like you, in the beginning, I looked for anything that would reassure me that I wasn't THAT sick...I still do - only in a different way. My goal now is that everything remain STABLE. As long as the NTM continues to wax and wane, and as long as the cavitary nodule remains the same size or smaller, I'm resigned to accepting that I will die with this disease - not because of it. I know you'll be prepared with your questions on Monday and hopefully get answers that will ease your mind. There may be someone else on this forum that has more information about your results. I'll be interested to know. In the meantime, hang in there until Monday. I've added you to my prayer list. Busy
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Respiratory Culture
Many normal respiratory flora
Gram Stain Evaluation
< 0 Epithelial cells seen per low powered field
Gram Stain Evaluation
< 0 WBC seen per low powered field
Gram Stain Evaluation
Moderate Gram positive cocci in pairs, chains and clusters
Gram Stain Evaluation
Rare Gram negative rods