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At NTMir, we understand what it’s like to live with a long-term illness and how isolating it can be. #GivingTuesday is the perfect time to show your support—every gift is tax-deductible! Donate Tuesday to do good all year by Empowering People, Connecting Patients, Changing Lives. ➡️Donate Now: https://bit.ly/3BbTdPl

Check out our Support Group meetings for the first half of December. Every month, we offer various ways for NTM and bronchiectasis patients to connect and support one another.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ Our support groups meet via Zoom. Contact us at [email protected] for access to the Zoom link. 😊⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ Peer support is vital to dealing with any serious health condition, and we encourage you to use as many of these resources as possible.⠀⠀⠀

Gram-negative bacteria are a group of germs that can cause respiratory infections. Some NTM patients also get gram-negative lung infections such as Pseudomonas, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Acinetobacter baumanii.

Wishing you a holiday filled with warmth, joy, and a heart full of gratitude. #HappyThanksgiving

Did you know that NTM infections can affect more than just the lungs? Extrapulmonary NTM can impact areas like skin, joints, and soft tissues. For valuable insights on diagnosis and treatment, tune in to our webinar on the NTMir YouTube channel! Learn from experts and discover more about managing extrapulmonary NTM. 📺 #NTMAwareness #ExtrapulmonaryNTM #NTMWebinars https://bit.ly/40LfBY4

📅 Save the Date! Join us for the 2025 NTM & Bronchiectasis Patient Conference! 🌟 This event is dedicated to patients, caregivers, and advocates. Mark your calendars and be a part of insightful sessions, expert-led discussions, and a supportive community on the journey to better respiratory health. Stay tuned for more details!

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of GERD, its symptoms, prevention, and treatment, a condition affecting millions worldwide. Understanding symptoms, managing triggers, and exploring treatment options can make a big difference in daily life. Join us in raising awareness and supporting those living with GERD! #GERDAwareness #DigestiveHealth

Patients experiencing NTM infection symptoms often have a variety or even all of the following: - Cough - Night Sweats, Fever - Loss of Weight and Loss of Appetite - Lack of Energy Other symptoms of nontuberculous mycobacteria infection symptoms may include feeling short of breath, wheezing, and chest pain around the lung area. To know more about NTM infection, visit https://bit.ly/39xx3TL

#RTI2025🚨 Respiratory tract infection research is advancing diagnostics and treatments. Your research could reshape patient care! 🌟Submit your abstract by November 5th for a chance to join experts at the Forum! 🔗https://bit.ly/4hYOBwB #RespiratoryTractInfections #Abstract

Personal care brand Tom's of Maine received a warning from the Food and Drug Administration earlier this month after the agency found disease-causing bacteria and mold-like and powdery substances in its products and facilities. The FDA inspector identified several types of bacteria in the water supply at its facility in Sanford, Maine, including Paracoccus yeei; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can lead to blood, lung and urinary tract infections; and Ralstonia insidiosa, which can lead to sepsis. For more info: https://n.pr/3CRd3Qj