Blogs

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...

🫁 Myth vs. Fact: Understanding NTM Lung Disease What Is NTM Lung Disease? Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease is a chronic infection caused by bacteria commonly found in water and soil. These bacteria are everywhere — in showerheads, household plumbing,...

🫁 Understanding Rare Lung Diseases: Why Awareness Saves Lives Breathing Shouldn’t Be a Struggle Most of us don’t think twice about breathing — until something makes it difficult. For people living with rare lung diseases, every breath can be a reminder of how...

MAC is NTM: Understanding the Connection Between These Two Terms Many patients newly diagnosed with a mycobacterial lung infection are often confused by the terminology used. You may have heard your doctor mention “MAC” or “NTM” — sometimes interchangeably — and...

BRINSUPRI™ (brensocatib) Becomes First FDA-Approved Treatment for Bronchiectasis August 12, 2025 marks a new chapter in care for patients worldwide Tuesday, August 12, 2025, is a monumental day for the bronchiectasis community. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

August 4th is World NTM Awareness Day: Shine a Light on Early Diagnosis and Patient Support Every year on August 4th, we come together to recognize World NTM Awareness Day, a global movement dedicated to raising awareness about nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM)...

Empowering the Patient Voice: Highlights from the 2025 NTM & Bronchiectasis Patient Conference Held May 14–15 in Berkeley, California and Online The 2025 NTM & Bronchiectasis Patient Conference brought together patients, caregivers, clinicians, and...

Supporting Mental Health for the NTM Community: Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the importance of emotional well-being — especially for those living with chronic illnesses like NTM (nontuberculous...