by support | Mar 3, 2026 | Blogs
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 —...
by support | Feb 5, 2026 | Blogs
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...
by support | Jan 9, 2026 | Blogs
❄️ 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....
by support | Dec 10, 2025 | 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 CommImpact...
by support | Dec 10, 2025 | Blogs
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...
by support | Oct 20, 2025 | Blogs
🫁 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,...
