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About the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association

The Bronchiectasis and NTM Association is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. The Association is committed to advancing high-quality, specialized care, research, education, support, and advocacy within the bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease communities, helping people live longer, healthier lives.

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What Is the Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network?

This blog post was authored by Lucinda Shore and reviewed by the Bronchiectasis and NTM Content Review and Evaluation Committee.As bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease become more common in the U.S., getting a quick, accurate diagnosis and expert care is very important. To help meet this need, the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association created the Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network (CCN).The CCN connects people to medical centers throughout the U.S. that provide expert care and treatment, high-quality education, advice, and support for those living with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. The CCN gives sites one of two designations:Care Center: These centers offer a clinical research program, treat hundreds of people with bronchiectasis and NTM, and provide direct access to specialists (like dietitians or psychologists) for immediate care.Clinical Associate Center (CAC): CACs provide high-quality, expert care, but may see fewer people with both conditions, may be less involved in research, and may not have access to specialists within the center.

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World NTM Dat

World NTM Day, celebrated last Tuesday, 8/4/2026 certainly assisted to increase awareness of NTM worldwide. We can continue to take our part of increasing awareness of NTM by sharing educational resources with others. Below is a link on What is NTM, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management of NTM and Preventative Measures. https://www.bronchandntm.org/For-Patients/Learn-More/NTM-Infections-and-Co-existing-Conditions/NTM-Lung-Infections Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for assisting us in increasing awareness; the greater the awareness, the greater chances of more research and new drug development. 😍

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New Bronchiectasis Diagnoses

Approximately 70,000 adults are newly diagnosed with bronchiectasis each year in the United States. An estimated 350,000 to 500,000 adults in the U.S. currently living with the condition.

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Bronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry

The Registry connects people with research to advance care. Participants help support clinical trials and accelerate the development of new treatments.

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World Bronchiectasis Day

World Bronchiectasis Day

Observed annually on July 1, World Bronchiectasis Day is a global campaign designed to raise awareness of bronchiectasis.

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