Bronchiectasis Info & Research

08/24/2026

🥤 Protein Powders and Bras — UnPacked!

Nutrition and everyday choices can play an important role in supporting your health while living with NTM lung disease. Join us for an informative webinar featuring Michelle MacDonald, MS, RDN, CDCES, of Wink Nutrition, as she unpacks two topics you may have questions about: protein powders and bras.

Learn practical information and considerations to help you make more informed choices for your nutrition, comfort, and daily routine.

🎤 Speaker: Michelle MacDonald, MS, RDN, CDCES
🥗 Wink Nutrition

👉 Register today and join the conversation! https://bit.ly/4ghIncx

💙 World NTM Day was August 4. The awareness—and education—continues.

08/24/2026

Bronchiectasis, a chronic lung disease that widens and scars the airways, making it harder for your lungs to clear mucus naturally.

Over time, this damage sets the stage for repeated infections and breathing difficulties.

Understanding it is the first step to managing it.

08/10/2026

Reminder!

🫁 Breathe. Move. Clear. Join us and practice along!

Registration is now open for “Breathe, Move, Clear: A Hands-On Tai Chi & Qigong Practice for Airway Clearance,” part of our World NTM Day educational webinar series.

Led by Marcy Weiner, this interactive session will explore gentle Tai Chi and Qigong practices and how movement and breathing techniques can complement airway clearance routines.

📅 Tomorrow, Thursday, August 13
⏰ 11:00 AM ET

Whether you're new to these practices or already incorporate movement into your routine, we invite you to join us for this hands-on session.

08/04/2026

💙 Behind Every Breath Is a Story.

Today, on World NTM Day, we're proud to share the story behind our 2026 campaign and the movement to bring greater attention to an underrecognized lung disease.

This year's campaign brings together patient stories, caregiver experiences, expert voices, and data to show why NTM awareness matters—not just today, but every day.

As our President, Amy Leitman, shares in the release:

“The numbers tell us that NTM lung disease deserves greater awareness, but patient stories tell us why that awareness matters.”
Every person who shares their experience, every caregiver who offers support, every healthcare professional who educates, and every person who shares our message helps move NTM awareness forward.

📣 Read our full World NTM Day 2026 announcement on PR Newswire and help us keep these stories moving. https://prn.to/4fEEEFF

/PRNewswire/ -- This World NTM Day, NTM Info & Research is calling attention to the people behind a growing and underrecognized lung disease. Experience the...

08/04/2026

📣 NTM awareness is reaching more communities! This , we’re grateful to see Telemundo 52 shining a light on NTM lung disease and bringing important information to Spanish-speaking audiences. 💙 Behind every breath is a story—and those stories deserve to be heard.

Al menos 220,000 personas padecen de la enfermedad en Estados Unidos, según el último estimado en 2020.

08/04/2026

August 4th

Today is World NTM Awareness Day! 🌍✨

Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease is often misunderstood and frequently misdiagnosed, leaving many patients searching for answers for far too long. Today, we stand together to change that.

Our goal is simple yet vital:

Increase early testing to avoid delayed diagnosis and protect long-term lung health.
Connect patients with the right medical experts and trusted management tools.
Raise awareness about the extensive resources available to support you or your loved ones every step of the way.
You don't have to navigate this journey in the dark. Knowledge is power, and early detection saves breaths. 💙

👉 Visit our website to access patient guides, find specialist referrals, and join our global support community. www.worldntmday.org

08/03/2026

REMINDER! TOMORROW!
🫁 Hemoptysis can be one of the most frightening symptoms for people living with NTM lung disease—but you don't have to face it alone.

Join us on World NTM Awareness Day for Breathe Easier: A Candid Conversation About Hemoptysis, featuring Sunjay R. Devarajan, MD.

Together, we'll discuss what hemoptysis is, why it happens, when to seek medical attention, and practical strategies for managing this challenging symptom. Whether you're living with NTM, caring for someone who is, or simply looking to learn more, this webinar offers trusted information from an expert in the field.

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕛 12:00 PM ET

Because behind every breath is a story—and education helps us breathe a little easier.

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/4w2LDxT

07/31/2026

⏰ Today is the last day to make a difference.

Behind every support group is a leader who chooses to show up—with compassion, encouragement, and hope.

In this video, Ana and Chris share why they volunteer as NTMir Support Group Leaders and what these communities mean to the patients and caregivers they serve. Their stories are a powerful reminder that no one should have to face NTM lung disease or bronchiectasis alone.

Your support helps provide the training, technology, and resources our volunteer leaders need to continue building communities where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

💙 Today is the final day of our Community Led. Community Strong. campaign. If you've been thinking about giving, now is the time.

Together, we can continue empowering the leaders who make connection possible.

🔗 Donate today https://bit.ly/4xSQbs3

07/31/2026

🫁 Join the UNC Bronchiectasis & NTM Care and Research Center for a special World NTM Day webinar!

Have questions about NTM lung disease? Hear from a multidisciplinary panel of experts as they discuss diagnosis, treatment, symptom management, and answer questions submitted by the community.

Featured speakers include:
• M. LeighAnne Daniels, MD, MPH
• Kenneth Olivier, MD, MPH
• Kunal Jakharia, MD
• Jane Gross, MD, PhD
• Anne Friedland, MD
• MC Bowman, MD, PhD
• Karen Ellis, BSN, RN
• Morgan Jones, CPP
• Priscilla Kilts, MSRC, RRT, RCP
• Edward Markus, MS, RD, CNSC, MHA
• Melissa Miller, PhD
• Melissa Spacek, NP, BSN, CGRN or Kathleen Ferrell, PA-C, MPAS
• Gita N. Mody, MD, MPH, FACS

📅 August 5, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:30 PM ET

❓Submit your questions by noon ET on August 3 to [email protected].

Register today https://bit.ly/4vUwMVi