Overview of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) and Bronchiectasis

What is NTM and Bronchiectasis, and what are the differences between the two? How are the diseases diagnosed and what areas of the United States are they most prevalent? This lecture was presented during the Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Lecture Series for Patients and Families at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado on September 21, 2019 by PJ McShane, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago. NTM Center of Excellence: https://www.nationaljewish.org/research-science/programs-depts/ntm-center-of-excellence/ntm-center-of-excellence/about More about NTM: https://www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/ntm-nontuberculous-mycobacteria/ntm-nontuberculous-mycobacteria-overview/history More about bronchiectasis: https://www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/bronchiectasis/bronchiectasis-overview