In this episode, host Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, is joined by Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C, to explore the challenges and treatment strategies for recalcitrant Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) pulmonary disease, resistant MAC, and Mycobacterium abscessus (M abscessus) infections. They discuss diagnostic considerations, antibiotic resistance, treatment regimens—including US Food and Drug Administration-approved therapies and surgical options—and the critical role of patient compliance.

This episode is part of CHEST’s Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for NTM Disease and Bronchiectasis program. LEARN MORE »

This program is produced in partnership with CHEST and is sponsored by Insmed Incorporated.

Originally aired: July 1, 2025

HOST

Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP 

Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine  

Director, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program 

NYU Grossman School of Medicine 

New York, NY 

PANELIST

Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C 

Senior Nurse Practitioner, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program 

Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine 

NYU Langone Health 

New York, NY