Respiratory Inspirations: A Cleveland Clinic Lungs, Allergy, Critical Illness and Infectious Disease Podcast

Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Infections

April 26, 2023 Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Institute
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Infections
Respiratory Inspirations: A Cleveland Clinic Lungs, Allergy, Critical Illness and Infectious Disease Podcast
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Respiratory Inspirations: A Cleveland Clinic Lungs, Allergy, Critical Illness and Infectious Disease Podcast
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Infections
Apr 26, 2023
Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Institute
In this episode of Respiratory Inspirations, experts from the Infectious Disease and Pulmonary Medicine departments at Cleveland Clinic join to discuss nontuberculous mycobacteria or NTM. The doctors explain the basics of what NTM is, who is most susceptible to nontuberculous mycobacterial infection and when to suspect infection. They cover testing and diagnosis, the side effects of involved medications and emphasize how treatment should be a shared decision between the patient and their physician.
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In this episode of Respiratory Inspirations, experts from the Infectious Disease and Pulmonary Medicine departments at Cleveland Clinic join to discuss nontuberculous mycobacteria or NTM. The doctors explain the basics of what NTM is, who is most susceptible to nontuberculous mycobacterial infection and when to suspect infection. They cover testing and diagnosis, the side effects of involved medications and emphasize how treatment should be a shared decision between the patient and their physician.