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I was told I may have gotten MAC from swimming in a public pool,

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 11, 2023 | Replies (16)
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@lcwilkie

Hi Sue! What exactly is an exacerbation? My pulmonologist said the a head cold is not a big deal. If things move to my chest, contact him.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Dec 10, 2023

Yup, the head cold fell into my lungs. After coughing hard enough for two weeks to strain muscles, started a prednisone burst. I know this is not usually done with bronchiectasis but I also have asthma and currently no infection, so it is the pre-approved plan with my pulmonologist and woks for me. After 2 days the cough is much better and so is my breathing. Step 2, if the prednisone isn't enough, is antibiotics. Haven't had to resort to it for over 3 years.
Sue

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