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Bronchiectasis and NTM 360 Podcast is a series that educates, guides, and empowers patients and their family members with current information and resources. Hear from leading health experts, passionate advocates, caregivers, and people living with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease.
In each episode, you’ll hear from leading health experts who will break down these conditions in easy-to-understand ways. We’ll also share stories from people living with these diseases, who will talk about their daily lives, challenges, and victories.
We invite you to be a part of our community. You can do that by visiting us at BronchiectasisandNTM360.org, following us on social media, and subscribing to this podcast. Let’s take this journey together, one breath at a time.
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To view/listen to this episode on YouTube, click here. In the final episode of our three-part series, Nancy returns to share what happened after she took her first trip since being diagnosed with bronchiectasis in 2019. Traveling to Williamsburg, Virginia, Nancy learned how preparation, flexibility, and support helped her manage symptoms, treatments, fatigue, and unexpected challenges. Her story is a reminder that, with preparation, flexibility, and support, life after diagnosis can still include meaningful experiences, new memories, and adventure.
To view/listen to this episode on YouTube, click here. Dr. Kenneth Olivier from the UNC Bronchiectasis/NTM Care and Research Center shares vaccination and immune system enhancing strategies for people living with bronchiectasis and NTM. He reviews five vaccines recommended by the CDC plus one additional option for added protection, and offers practical lifestyle tips to support immune health, including nutrition, exercise, hydration, and stress management.
To view/listen to this episode on YouTube, click here. In honor of World NTM Day, Dr. Ashwin Basavaraj, Associate Director of the Bronchiectasis and NTM program at NYU Langone Health, presents an overview of airway clearance essentials for individuals living with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. He explains the purpose of airway clearance in the lungs, its long-term importance, how clinicians select from various techniques and devices, and much more.
To view/listen to this episode on YouTube, click here. Join Dr. Ahmed Hamdi, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, as he focuses on nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. He provides an overview of the disease process, discusses who is at risk, and explores starting treatment versus watchful waiting, potential side effects, and practical tips for navigating therapy. Interested in joining the Coffee Break session live? Register here: https://copdf.co/BronchNTM-coffeebreak.
To view/listen to this episode on YouTube, click here. In this episode, Stephany, a young professional and mom living with bronchiectasis, talks about how she balances her health, career, and family. Her honesty and resilience offer encouragement to anyone managing a chronic illness without losing sight of their goals or their joy.
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