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Pulmonologist versus Infectious Disease Dr
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 12 10:15am | Replies (65)Comment receiving replies
@bbeers My pulmonologist and ID doctor were a team when I was being treated for MAC. The ID doc managed the meds - dosage, frequency, etc, and the pulmo managed my bronchiectasis & asthma.
The most important thing is to be sure both of them are up-to-date on the protocols for treating MAC and managing bronchiectasis.
Sue
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I agree with sue. Both my pulmonologist and infectious diseases doctor worked together. Same as sue.
Hi Sue, how do you determine if both of them are up to date on those protocols. I have an appt. with the ID Dr. and I can ask her if she treats bronchiectasis and my mild copd. I don't think my Pulmonologist will take kindly to me seeking out an ID Dr. but I could be wrong. Thank you
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In my case because I have kidney disease, the kidney doctor and the infectious disease doctor were a team and often told the pulmonary doctor "no". re. Tobi for example. It was an interesting war experience! (this was for pseudomonas not MAC)