From Diagnosis to Treatment: Navigating the NTM Treatment Landscape

Join us as we celebrate Healthy Lung Month with a webinar as part of the Dr. John G. Bartlett Memorial Education Series. Hosted by the IDSA Foundation and Bronchiectasis and NTM 360, a division of the COPD Foundation, this webinar will explore the intricacies of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, unraveling its profound ramifications for patients and explain effective diagnostic and treatment approaches. With a particular focus on the imperative of early diagnosis, this event will shed light on the need to manage NTM in a comprehensive manner. Moreover, attendees will gain valuable insights into the intricate interplay between NTM and bronchiectasis, further illuminating the landscape of lung health.

Learning Objectives:
• Examine the epidemiology of NTM lung disease, including its causes and prevalence, and identify the common pathogens associated with NTM;
• Contrast NTM and bronchiectasis in terms of their pathophysiology and examine the underlying mechanisms linking NTM with bronchiectasis;
• Evaluate the demographic and clinical characteristics that increase susceptibility to NTM and identify potential reasons for increased vulnerability in certain populations based on available data;
• Summarize the effects of NTM on lung health, including potential lung damage, using patient case studies to illustrate the broader context of NTM’s impact on health;
• Review diagnostic guidelines for practical steps for health care professionals.