Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Living With MACIf you have been diagnosed with MAC lung disease, you might have many questions that need answers. A lot of new information...3 min read
When We Are Eager to Undergo Medical TestsMedical tests are not enjoyable by any means but that doesn't mean one won't feel eager to have a medical test performed...3 min read
What Is MAC Lung Disease?There are many types of lung disease. Some lung problems are caused by genetic issues like cystic fibrosis. Environmental exposures like cigarette...3 min read
What If I Am Resistant to Antibiotics for MAC?As many as 80 percent of typical MAC lung disease cases can be cured with treatment. However, in some cases, MAC germs...3 min read
Are You at Risk for MAC Lung Disease?MAC lung disease is caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) germs. MAC germs are all around. They live in soil, water, household...4 min read
How Exercise Kept Me Out of the Hospital Until I Was 26Editor’s Note: This article was written by Megan Barlow and originally appeared on our Cystic-Fibrosis.com community. I have always been active. Since...3 min read
Community Members Share Their MAC Lung Disease ExperiencesNavigating a MAC lung disease diagnosis can be challenging. There can be a lot of uncertainty and many questions that arise. It...3 min read
Nutrition for Lung HealthWhat you eat can play a big role in your lung health. Maintaining a healthy weight, partly through diet choices, can be...4 min read
Exercising When You Have a Lung ConditionShortness of breath and fatigue are common symptoms of lung conditions. These issues can make it hard to want to exercise. They...3 min read
Asthma and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung DiseaseAn estimated 86,000 people in the United States live with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. And the number of people diagnosed with...3 min read
Living Life With Rare Diseases: Giving Up vs Not Giving UpAs I continue forward in my healthcare journey as a person with multiple rare diseases, I have begun to accept that I...3 min read
