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Please remind me of the difference between MAC and Bronchiectasis

Posted by barbb @barbb, Oct 24, 2024

I have only Bronchiectasis. I'd like to be clear within the group, what will just apply to Bronchiectasis. What is MAC?

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irenea8 | @irenea8 | Oct 25, 2024

Bronchiectasis is an abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection. MAC lung disease is a nontuberculous mycobacterial infection. Some people with Bronchiectasis also have MAC.

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Rick | @rstel7272 | Oct 26, 2024
In reply to @irenea8 "Bronchiectasis is an abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection...." + (show)
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Bronchiectasis is an abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection. MAC lung disease is a nontuberculous mycobacterial infection. Some people with Bronchiectasis also have MAC.

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Bronchiectasis also allows a lot of sputum collection in the bronchi that is difficult to cough up

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