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 may be thrown at you during your doctor’s...
What to Expect After a MAC DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with MAC lung disease is overwhelming for many people. The good news is that most infections with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteria respond to prescription drugs (antibiotics) if...
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 may be thrown at you during your doctor’s...
What to Expect After a MAC DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with MAC lung disease is overwhelming for many people. The good news is that most infections with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteria respond to prescription drugs (antibiotics) if...
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 may be thrown at you during your doctor’s...
What to Expect After a MAC DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with MAC lung disease is overwhelming for many people. The good news is that most infections with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteria respond to prescription drugs (antibiotics) if...
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. This is likely most understandable amongst the rare...
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 smoke can cause lung disease, too. And certain...
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 develop a resistance to antibiotic drugs. When this...
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 dust, and some food products. Humans and animals...
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 I can remember, I’ve been involved in all...
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 helps to keep in touch with your doctor,...
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 especially important when you are managing lung issues...
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 can also make it challenging to complete some...
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 NTM – especially among women and older adults...
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 need to streamline my life, meaning I now...
