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sputum culture for MAC testing without producing any
Infectious Diseases | Last Active: Oct 22, 2023 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your ideas. So how did your doctor check for presence of Mac? I just can’t accept the fact that I take antibiotics without even knowing if they work. Whatever I do on my own Nac mucinex sodium chloride 3% auto drainage nothing helps. It takes away energy
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One time use bronchoscope to prevent introducing MAC or other bacteria into your lungs during procedure. You can’t be sure that the reusable bronchoscope cleaning procedure were adequate in the sterilization process.
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I did 3 sputum cultures, each a week apart, 4 weeks to incubate, the 1st 2 came back negative the 3rd positive for Mac. I was referred to Infectious Disease specialist just a few weeks ago and is in the process of acquiring Arikares, it's a nebulized antibiotic. The distributor contacted me today, they use Panther Pharmacy, which I had never heard of. They emailed me digital forms, that's a new one on me. also. Nothing is simple.