NTMTalk

By Colin Swenson & Wendi DrummondMedicine Health & Fitness

NTMTalk episodes

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.
20 min
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.
35 min
May 07, 2021 Season 2, Episode 1: NTMir, an Interview with Amy Leitman
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Drs. Colin Swenson & Wendi Drummond interview Amy Leitman, president of NTM Info & Research, about the organization's accomplishments and future goals.
31 min
December 04, 2020 Episode 13: Exacerbations of Bronchiectasis
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In this episode Drs. Drummond and Swenson explain what bronchiectasis exacerbations are, what causes them, and how they're treated.
33 min
November 27, 2020 Episode 12: The Journey, an Interview with Debbie Breslawsky
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Dr. Swenson interviews Debbie Breslawsky, a pioneer in NTM patient support organization and advocacy. Debbie discusses her long journey with NTM, from initial diagnosis and treatment, to founding the first ever support group for patients living with NTM-PD.
39 min
November 20, 2020 Episode 11: Vest Therapy in Airway Clearance, an RT Interview
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Dr. Swenson interviews Christina Nicklaus, Clinical Education Manager and a respiratory therapist at Electromed, Inc., makers of the SmartVest. Christina explains the mechanism of high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO), and provides tips for a more comfortable experience, and for building long-lasting airway clearance routines.
25 min
November 13, 2020 Episode 10: Arikayce, Clofazimine, and More
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Drs. Drummond and Swenson discuss other antibiotic treatments for NTM-PD, including Arikayce, clofazimine, amikacin, and more.
32 min
November 06, 2020 Episode 9: Your Questions, Answered!
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In the episode, Drs. Drummond and Swenson take on listeners' tough questions about NTM diagnosis, treatment, and airway clearance.
43 min
October 30, 2020 Episode 8: Treatment of MAC Lung Disease
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Drs. Drummond and Swenson discuss frontline MAC treatment, side effects, monitoring, and the importance of patient-provider collaboration.
58 min
October 16, 2020 Episode 7: Diagnosis of NTM Lung Disease
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Drs. Drummond and Swenson discuss the diagnostic journey, as well as updates to the brand new 2020 multi-society treatment guidelines.
24 min

About NTMTalk

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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…