by Muzammil Versiani | Nov 1, 2026 | Blogs
If you’ve been told that your sputum culture is positive for nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), it’s natural to have questions. Does a positive result mean you have NTM lung disease? Will you need treatment? Why might your doctor request additional sputum samples? One...
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...
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...
