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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.

Press Release

Bronchiectasis and NTM Association announces collaboration with Insmed on first-in-disease observational study evaluating real-world effectiveness of brensocatib in non-CF bronchiectasis

The Bronchiectasis and NTM Association today announced a collaboration with Insmed Incorporated, on a multicenter, prospective study designed to evaluate the real-world effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of brensocatib in adult patients with non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis.

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September

🍂💙 HELLO! September has arrived… and with it comes a new season, cooler mornings, changing weather, beautiful fall days for us to enjoy. We may have days when our lungs make plans for us. We may have treatments, airway clearance, appointments, medications, and maybe “new symptoms” to think about. But we also have sunny days to enjoy, people to love, places to go, laughter to share, and moments to treasure. So, as we enter September: 🍁 💧 Keep your airway-clearance routine going. Even when life gets busy, consistency matters. 🫁 Listen to your lungs. You know your “normal” better than anyone. If something changes, don’t ignore it. And perhaps the most important reminder of all: Don’t let Bronchiectasis or NTM take September away from you.Take the precautions you need. Make the adjustments you need. Rest when you need to.  Ask for help when you need it. 💙Here’s to crisp mornings, beautiful September sunsets, and finding those little moments that make us smile. Throughout the month, our educational focus will be on Infection Control Basics, Healthy Aging, Fall allergies, Telehealth, Oxygen Awareness Day, and our new Bronchiectasis and NTM App. Please let us know if you have any specific questions.