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A cough that doesn’t go away. Fatigue that makes everyday activities more difficult. Shortness of breath that seems to be getting worse. These symptoms can have many causes, but they can also occur with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Because...

On August 4, NTM Info & Research (NTMir) marked the fourth annual World NTM Day with the 2026 campaign, “Behind Every Breath Is a Story.” This year’s initiative puts the experiences of patients and caregivers at the center of the conversation, combining...

Community Led. Community Strong. How NTM and Bronchiectasis Support Groups Change Lives Around the World A diagnosis of NTM (nontuberculous mycobacterial) lung disease or bronchiectasis can be overwhelming. Many patients spend months—or even years—searching for...

Beyond World Bronchiectasis Day: A New Resource for the Bronchiectasis Community Every year, World Bronchiectasis Day shines a spotlight on a condition that remains widely misunderstood despite affecting thousands of people worldwide. While July 1 serves as an...

NTM Info & Research Welcomes Steven Moscoe to Its Board of Directors Life Sciences Executive and Operational Leader Brings Deep Industry Expertise to Patient Advocacy Organization PALMETTO BAY, FL, [March 30, 2026] — NTM Info & Research (NTMir), the leading...

What Is Extrapulmonary NTM? When most people hear NTM (nontuberculous mycobacteria), they think of lung disease. And while pulmonary NTM is the most common form, these environmental bacteria can also infect other parts of the body. This is called extrapulmonary NTM...

Rheumatoid Arthritis and NTM Lung Disease: Understanding the Connection Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is widely known as a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects the joints. However, many patients and even some caregivers are surprised to learn that RA can...

❄️ Flu Season & NTM: What Patients Need to Know to Stay Protected Cold and flu season brings added challenges for everyone — but for people living with NTM lung disease or bronchiectasis, respiratory infections can be more serious and harder to recover from....

We’re thrilled to announce that NTM Info & Research (NTMir) has been honored with the Best Media Relations Campaign award at the 2025 Association Insights CommImpact Awards for our World NTM Awareness Day initiative! Presented by OnWrd & UpWrd, the...

New Research Initiative Tackles Safety Concerns for NTM Lung Disease Patients A collaborative research project is underway to provide the first scientific evidence on sterilization methods used by patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease and...