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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jul 27, 2023 | Replies (54)
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Hmm, Were these blood tests or sputum samples? If the aspergillus is in your lungs, it is time to go back to your pulmonologist - they are more experienced in treating bronchiectasis and related infections. Also, they may have better idea whether your lung nodules are characteristic of a MAC lung infection. Definitely if there is evidence of lung infection, it is good to avoid steroids which depress the immune response.
Does your pulmonologist have you doing airway clearance?
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Yes, I am nebulizing and ACTs. Drinking spring water only. Trying to control GERD. All the things. But then, this new info about aspergillus and the prescription for Trelegy threw me. I am not going to use it. I have another CT in September and I'll see my Dr then. Maybe he will weigh in on the aspergillus blood test. He does want a biopsy on the large nodule near my heart. It lit up on a PET scan to 3.5 but I saw a thoracic surgeon who said it could be inflammation or scar tissue so I'm waiting on the biopsy until after next CT.