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New Podcasts--NTM & Bronchiectasis--Drs Swenson & Drummond
NTMTalk.com is a podcast series dedicated to nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease and bronchiectasis. Dr. Wendi Drummond, an infectious disease expert, and Dr. Colin Swenson, a pulmonologist, host it. Together, they aim to share accurate, practical, and approachable information for patients, loved ones, and healthcare providers.
What makes it especially enjoyable is their chemistry. A pulmonologist and an infectious disease doctor having thoughtful, honest conversations about bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. Relatable and reassuring all at the same time.
If you’re looking for something meaningful to listen to while walking, resting, or just taking a breath, this is it!!
Let’s support this podcast program by sharing it with others.
Past episodes:
What is Bronchiectasis?
Airway Clearance, an Interview with a Respiratory Therapist
What is NTM?
Diagnosis of NTM Lung Disease
Treatment of MAC Lung Disease
Arikayce, Clofazimine, and More
Vest Therapy in Airway Clearance, an RT Interview
Exacerbations of Bronchiectasis
Mycobacterium abscessus
The One About Sputum
Dancing in the Rain (mental health)
Reflux & Aspiration
Hemoptysis, or the Bloody Cough
Plus interviews with many of our favorite people and LOTS of questions answered!!
Now a new season is underway. Check out Episode 1 of Season 3!
Happy Listening‼️‼️
Linda Esposito
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I am so excited about listening to this series. Thank you for sharing. I have an interest in finding people in my area to meet with.
Listening!
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1 ReactionIf you are interested in a support group, many of them are virtual, here is the list:
https://ntminfo.org/local-support-groups/
If you have any questions, please let me know. I am a volunteer patient ambassador for the staff for profit and I can introduce you to a group leader if that’s your preference.
Warm regards,
Linda Esposito
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Linda,
I will check it out. Thank you
@amap2025
I have just obtained a user name and password. I am undergoing treatment for NTM lung infection. One of my treatment drugs is Arikayce via nebulizer. I am having severe throat side effects. I am hoping to find other patients dealing with these same issues. I would greatly appreciate any information concerning this. Thank you
@coco2023
Update: The throat irritation is severe enough that I’m losing my voice and having to stop treatments for several days at a time.
I’ve already tried lozenges, saltwater/baking soda gargles, warm water, and throat coatings without much success.
Has anyone found something that actually allowed them to stay on Arikayce consistently without these throat issues?
@coco2023 You might want to join this discussion specifically about Arikayce and the side effects you are experiencing;
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/starting-arikayce-nervous/
Have you called the doctor and reported your experience?