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New to MAC and considering treatments options: What did you do?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 19, 2023 | Replies (190)
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MAC Lung
Are there others out there with MAC Lung but without symptoms who were able to delay treatment for several years without a problem? I've heard the 3 antibiotics for it are difficult to take, so I'm hoping to avoid that for a while if possible and if dr. agrees. Thanks very much.

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Rick | @rstel7272 | Sep 30, 2023

Don't let that MAC create cavities. MAC is easier to treat than cavitation.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 30, 2023

Welcome to Mayo Connect. If you read a little in our group, you will learn that our MAC journey runs the gamut from full-out antibiotics to just airway clearance.

Delaying treatment can be an option if you "watch and wait" - which means regular testing and imaging as well as daily airway clearance.
You can learn a lot about MAC from this National Jewish Health video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcvHKHzi4Q0&t=1388s

There are also a lot of helpful links in this discussion:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/resources-for-the-abcs-on-bronchiectasis-and-mac-ntm/

Can you tell us a little about your diagnosis?
Sue

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