NTMTalk

By Colin Swenson & Wendi Drummond

NTMTalk is a podcast dedicated to nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease and bronchiectasis (BE). Hosted by Drs. Wendi Drummond and Colin Swenson, NTMTalk seeks to disseminate accurate and

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How many episodes does NTMTalk have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

NTMTalk episodes:

December 19, 2025 Welcome Back to Season 3!
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Drs. Swenson & Drummond welcome listeners back after a 3 year hiatus, covering new developments in bronchiectasis & NTM care and providing an overview of this season's episodes.
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38min
September 03, 2021 S2E10: Hemoptysis, or The Bloody Cough
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Drs. Swenson & Drummond discuss what it means to cough up blood. What causes hemoptysis, how much is worrisome, and when to pause airway clearance are some of the points discussed.
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30min
August 27, 2021 S2E9: Your Questions, Our Answers
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Listeners from around the globe ask questions ranging from MAC reinfection rates to hemoptysis during airway clearance to the safety of drinking kombucha. In this episode, Drs. Drummond & Swenson answer these questions and more.
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35min
August 20, 2021 S2E8: COVID, Boosters, and You
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In this timely episode, Drs. Drummond & Swenson discuss COVID as it relates to NTM and bronchiectasis, including the recently recommended booster.
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36min
June 25, 2021 Episode 7: Reflux & Aspiration
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In this episode Drs. Swenson & Drummond discuss the role of gastroesophageal reflux and other aspiration syndromes in the development of NTM lung disease and bronchiectasis.
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38min
June 11, 2021 Episode 6: Dancing in the Rain, an Interview with Dr. Wamboldt
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In this episode Drs. Swenson & Drummond discuss the emotional and psychological impacts of bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease with Dr. Fred Wamboldt, Professor Emeritus at National Jewish Healthcare. With warmth and humor, Dr. Wamboldt covers breathing exercises for chronic lung disease, emotional wellness, and learning to dance in the rain.
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42min
June 04, 2021 Season 2 Episode 5: The One About The Sputum
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In this episode Drs. Drummond & Swenson discuss everything you need to know about sputum: how much is needed for culture, which containers to use, and what those confusing lab reports mean. We love sputum and all that it can tell us.
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34min
May 28, 2021 Season 2 Episode 4: Mycobacterium abscessus
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Drs. Drummond and Swenson discuss M. abscessus lung disease, covering treatment options and outcomes.
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41min
May 21, 2021 Season 2, Episode 3, Your Questions Answered, Part 2
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In the second part of this question and answer episode, Drs. Drummond and Swenson cover asymptomatic infection, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary function testing. They also look forward to topics covered in future Season 2 episodes.
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20min
May 14, 2021 Season 2, Episode 2: Your Questions Answered, Part 1
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In this first half of a two part episode, Drs. Drummond and Swenson answer listeners' questions ranging from immunosuppression for rheumatologic disease, to sputum induction, to MAC recurrence.
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35min

FAQs about NTMTalk:

How many episodes does NTMTalk have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.