Cavities on CT scan but no MAC in sputum cultures

Posted by jago @jago, 5 days ago

Does anyone have a cavity (I have 2 small ones and 1 new one) and never tested positive for MAC? I've tested negative for fungus as well, only Haemophilous showed up earlier this year. I cough a lot, much mucus, even with the daily clearance of two 7% sessions & ACTs. My doctors at NJH have no answers and suggest a bronchoscopy. Since my cough and SOB are worsening, and with no other signs of an exasperation, I'm stumped.

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@maxraether Yes they did a biopsy and found out that it is MAC infection. Anything can happen to our lives, which is what I got after I turned 44. The only thing we can do is to face it and fight with it. The great thing is medical technology is advancing, and if you find it earlier, anything can be cured.

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Thank you!

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