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NTM Lung Disease Symptoms: When Should You Talk to Your Doctor?

by Muzammil Versiani | Sep 16, 2026 | Blogs

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...

Behind Every Breath Is a Story: World NTM Day 2026 Highlights the People Behind NTM Lung Disease

by Muzammil Versiani | Aug 20, 2026 | Blogs

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 personal...

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