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Hello, just recently diagnosed with a case of Bronchiectasis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 22, 2023 | Replies (36)
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@jbud12

Hi,
Reading others stories is very helpful. I am pretty new to this and was diagnosed with MAC. It seems like a lot of people here have mentioned sinus issues. I have had a sinus infection for 3 weeks. I just finished an antibiotic ( doxycycline) and I still have drainage and a heavy head. Is MAC and sinus issues common? Thanks

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scoop | @scoop | Nov 21, 2023

@jbud12 Sinus issues often go hand in hand with bronchiectasis but I am not sure about MAC. I've had my share of sinus issues but I do not have MAC. Have you tried applying mupirocin ointment (Rx only, similar to bactroban) in each nostril three times a day for 2 weeks? Your PCP ought to be able to prescribe it willingly.

A random thought - recently I thought I was having increased sinus pressure pain headaches. Really bad, around 7-8 pain wise. Turns out, I believe, that my very mild TMJ (jaw) pain flared up from gripping the nebulizer in my teeth. Now that use my lips rather than my teeth, the pain is slowly subsiding.

A last thought...do you rinse your nose 2x day? If you have chronic sinusitis consider asking your ENT or allergist for budesonide to add to your nasal rinse.

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