Eligibility for antibiotic therapy
I was diagnosed with MAC about 1 1/2 years ago, verified via bronchoscopy, nodule lung biopsy.
I have been told that since I don’t have a frequent cough, pretty much asymptomatic, that I should postpone antibiotics.
Anyone being treated with these meds and have no symptoms.
I just feel I should be doing something to eradicate this kind of dormant infection that I found I had just by accident.
Any help/advise would be welcomed.
Thanks
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@helenmp There is a fairly specific protocol for when to treat the infection. Let me say, after doing it, it is no "walk in the park" and also not something I would do if not quite ill.
If you want to wade through a very detailed document, you can read it here:
https://ntminfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NTMguidelines2020.pdf
If you would rather watch a video from NJH, take a look at this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw8hVJp1sJU
After you watch, come on back with any questions.
Sue
My doctors are on a "no antibiotic" roll. My PCP and pulmonologist both are against antibiotics. Just two years ago, another infection specialist told me I may need to go on three antibiotics for a year or two.
Since antibiotics cause other problems for me, I am going with PCP and pulmonologist. I have found that the heavy honey brings up all my mucus and has kept my lungs clean. I spit up all day long but do not feel sick.
Crossing my legs and arms that everything holds as I don't miss the montly bronchoscopies.
Great wishes to everyone.
Thanks for your comment and suggestions.
I’m not familiar with heavy honey. Are you referring to just plain honey or is there a special brand of honey that is heavy?
Thanks
Helen
Thank you Sue for your response, will check it out
and get back with you.
Helen
Do you need Bronchoscopy every month? Why?
Ditto on question about heavy honey @dolllover Are you just eating lots of honey?