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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (38)

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@bellsina71

Can I ask why the scar tissue has made a mess of the lungs? Or what do you mean by that? I have a large scar too, I hope it doesn't cause any issues! I never heard of scar tissue causing issues. How are you doing now? I am not sure what aspergillus is. I'm going to have to look that up! I have also seen an immunologist that ran dozens of tests, besides the tests from my ID, doctor and regular doctor and they can't figure out why I got this either. Initially they thought I had lung cancer but the ruled that out which I'm so grateful for! I did smoke for many years and I do wonder if that's what caused it. I was a heavy smoker . Thanks for your input!!
Angela

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I went in 4 years ago for a resection. Afterwards the surgeon said he could not remove the cavity I had due to the amount of scar tissue present in the lung form previous infections. So I went through the VATS with no improvement but still suffered the recovery. I talked to several Doctors recently about a lobectomy with differing opinons on the success chances and risks.
I am keeping my scarred cavity for now. I get along OK with antibiotics and some o2