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...reactionscomments
How to Start Your Own Advocacy GroupAdvocacy groups are dedicated to a specific cause. They are made up of motivated members who come up with plans to make...reactions1comment
What Is the Difference Between Still’s Disease, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis?Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD), systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are all forms of arthritis that share many similar...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
My Mental Health DiscoveriesContent Note: This article describes suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our suicide prevention article. Through my...reactionscomments
What Is Caregiver Burnout?Living with a chronic condition can be exhausting. Caring for others also can be draining. People with chronic disease and their healthcare...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Coping with Grief During the Holiday SeasonEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, H-I-V-.net, and was written by Khafre Kujichagulia Abif. I can remember...reactions4comments
5 Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney TransplantNot long after receiving my kidney transplant, I remember sitting on my couch, majorly uncomfortable and in pain after making the slightest...reactionscomments
My Rare Disease Journey With HemophiliaGreetings! My name is Shawn, and I'm happy to be a contributing writer for RareDisease.net. Maybe you are also living with a...reactionscomments
What Is the Social Health Network?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
How to Navigate Online Doctor RatingsEditor’s Note: This article was originally written by Elizabeth Medeiros and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. The internet has changed how...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Community Spotlight: Bleeding Disorders That Aren't HemophiliaInherited hemophilia is not the only type of bleeding disorder. Other bleeding disorders can appear similar to hemophilia but involve different abnormalities...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
So You Have a Rare Disease… Now What?Being diagnosed with a rare disease can be shocking, even scary! When I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy Type 1, I was relieved...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
