Resource Library
Episode 19 : Is It Really Just Asthma or COPD? Overlapping Bronchiectasis and NTM
Category: Education
Podcast
Dr. Ashwin Basavaraj, Associate Director at NYU Langone Health, explores how many people are labeled with “severe asthma” or “COPD” when there may be underlying lung damage that has not been fully evaluated. In this episode, we unpack how asthma, COPD, and other disorders can overlap with bronchiectasis and NTM, and why these connections are so often missed. We discuss key red flags such as daily mucus production, frequent infections, and repeated hospitalizations, and talk about when to push for tests like CT scans and testing.
Episode 20 : Health Equity in Bronchiectasis and NTM: Barriers, Access, and Action
Category: Education
Podcast
In this episode, Dr. Shoshana Zha and Dr. Rocio Hurtado discuss how health equity and access affect people living with chronic lung disease. They explore how factors like where a person lives, income, race, language, and insurance can impact diagnosis, access to specialists, and treatment. The conversation highlights how policy, clinical care, education, telehealth, advocacy, and the work of the Care Center Network's Health Equity and Access Team can help close these gaps.
Episode 21 : Balancing Bronchiectasis, Career, and Motherhood
Category: Education
Podcast
In this episode, Stephany, a young professional and mom living with bronchiectasis, talks about how she balances her health, career, and family. Her honesty and resilience offer encouragement to anyone managing a chronic illness without losing sight of their goals or their joy.
Episode 22 : Understanding NTM Lung Disease: Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment Decisions
Category: Education
Podcast
Join Dr. Ahmed Hamdi, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, as he focuses on nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. He provides an overview of the disease process, discusses who is at risk, and explores starting treatment versus watchful waiting, potential side effects, and practical tips for navigating therapy.
Episode 23 : Airway Clearance Basics with Dr. Ashwin Basavaraj
Category: Education
Podcast
In honor of World NTM Day, Dr. Ashwin Basavaraj, Associate Director of the Bronchiectasis and NTM program at NYU Langone Health, presents an overview of airway clearance essentials for individuals living with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. He explains the purpose of airway clearance in the lungs, its long-term importance, how clinicians select from various techniques and devices, and much more.
Episode 24 : Protecting Your Health: Vaccination and Wellness Insights for Bronchiectasis and NTM
Category: Education
Podcast
Dr. Kenneth Olivier from the UNC Bronchiectasis/NTM Care and Research Center shares vaccination and immune system enhancing strategies for people living with bronchiectasis and NTM. He reviews five vaccines recommended by the CDC plus one additional option for added protection, and offers practical lifestyle tips to support immune health, including nutrition, exercise, hydration, and stress management.
Episode 25 : Embracing Adventure: Nancy’s Journey to Overcoming Travel Challenges - Part 3
Category: Education
Podcast
In the final episode of our three-part series, Nancy returns to share what happened after she took her first trip since being diagnosed with bronchiectasis in 2019.
Traveling to Williamsburg, Virginia, Nancy learned how preparation, flexibility, and support helped her manage symptoms, treatments, fatigue, and unexpected challenges.
Her story is a reminder that, with preparation, flexibility, and support, life after diagnosis can still include meaningful experiences, new memories, and adventure.
Exacerbations and the Role of DPP1 Inhibitors
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
Divya Reddy, M.D., MPH, Director of the Bronchiectasis and NTM Disease Program at Montefiore Einstein, joins us for a conversation about flare-ups, or exacerbations, and potential treatments in bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease.
Faces of Bronchiectasis | Living with Bronchiectasis
Category: Education
Part of Series: World Bronchiectasis Day
Video
In this video, people with bronchiectasis from around the world talk about their bronchiectasis diagnosis journey. Learn the symptoms they experienced, how they were diagnosed, and how having bronchiectasis impacts their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions about BRINSUPRI for Bronchiectasis
Category: Education
Learn more about BRINSUPRI (brensocatib), a newly FDA-approved medication for the treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.
Health, Happiness, and Peace Benefits of Humor and Laughter
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
In this video Steve Wilson, Psychologist, activist, and self-proclaimed “Joyologist” and “Cheerman of the Bored” presents the health, happiness, and peace benefits of humor and laughter.
Hemoptysis: What You Need To Know
Category: Education
Video
In honor of World NTM Awareness Day, Bronchiectasis and NTM 360 and NTM Info & Research presented a webinar on hemoptysis with featured presenter, Mark Metersky, M.D., F.C.C.P, Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine and Director of the Center for Bronchiectasis Care at UConn Health. After the presentation, attendees submitted questions for the expert to answer.
How do patients with bronchiectasis present?
Category: Education
Part of Series: Advancing Bronchiectasis Awareness and Education Video Series
Video
In this video, Tim Aksamit, MD defines bronchiectasis and reviews symptoms that are commonly present in bronchiectasis patients. Topics including common respiratory pathogens, etiologies, and prevalence of bronchiectasis are explained.
Introduction to Bronchiectasis Webinar
Category: Education
Video
Discover basic information about bronchiectasis symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management in this webinar with host, Tim Aksamit, MD, Bronchiectasis and NTM 360 Medical Director and World Bronchiectasis Day co-chair.
Living Well with Bronchiectasis: A Conversation Between HCP and Patient
Category: Education
Video
Mike Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT interviews Katie Keating, RN, BSN, MS, Bronchiectasis Patient Ambassador, and registered nurse, about living well with bronchiectasis. Katie offers insights on topics such as airway clearance, nutrition, and exercise when it comes to managing bronchiectasis.
Management of Bronchiectasis
Category: Education
Part of Series: Advancing Bronchiectasis Awareness and Education Video Series
Video
In this video, Tim Aksamit, MD reviews the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management of the bronchiectasis patient. General lifestyle and wellness guidelines are also reviewed.
Management of Bronchiectasis Exacerbations
Category: Education
Part of Series: Advancing Bronchiectasis Awareness and Education Video Series
Video
In this video, Tim Aksamit, MD defines an exacerbation of bronchiectasis. Topics such as antimicrobial stewardship and airway clearance modification are explained.
Medicare Made Simple: Preparing for the Fall Open Enrollment Period
Category: Education
Part of Series: Coffee Break Education Series
Video
Emily Whicheloe, Director of Education at the Medicare Rights Center, presents information about 2027 Medicare Open Enrollment, including Medicare coverage information for people with chronic lung conditions and tips for accessing coverage.
Medication and Immunization Wallet Card
Category: Education
It is important to be prepared and keep a list of your medications, allergies, immunizations, and sputum results handy. Fill out this wallet card and carry it with you. Be sure to update it periodically.
Medication Management Webinar
Category: Education
Part of Series: Feeling Your Best with Bronchiectasis
Video
In this video, Christina O’Connor, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIV-P, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. reviews medication management strategies for those with bronchiectasis. Other areas of interest that are covered include recognizing challenges and recommendations for using medicines daily.