Take a deep breath and inhale high-yield knowledge molecules about the perplexing conditions known as bronchiectasis and NTM (nontuberculous mycobacteria)! Learn the pitfalls and pearls of diagnosis and management from one of the world’s experts, the great Dr. PJ McShane from UT Health - East Texas!
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Credits
Writers/Producers: Cyrus Askin MD; Leah Witt MDInfographic & Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGPHosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Cyrus Askin MD Reviewer: PJ McShane MDEditor: Leah Witt MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.comGuest: PJ McShane MD
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bioGuest introduction and recommendationsCase from Kashlak - Part I: The Basics What is bronchiectasis, how do we define it?Symptoms and historyWhy does it matter?What should you ask, how do you work this up?A brief discussion on antibioticsCase from Kashlak - Part II: Getting into the Management Case from Kashlak - Part III: The Sputum (Plot) Thickens What is a bronchiectasis exacerbation?Pitfall and pearls regarding exacerbation managementCase from Kashlak - Part IV: The Sputum (Plot) Thickens Even Further! Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections - the basicsTriple Drug Therapy for MACThe new kid on the block: Liposomal Inhaled Amikacin for refractory MACSummary and take home points from Dr. McShaneOutro