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About the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association

The Bronchiectasis and NTM Association is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. The Association is committed to advancing high-quality, specialized care, research, education, support, and advocacy within the bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease communities, helping people live longer, healthier lives.

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Two abstracts using Bronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry data presented at CHEST 2025

Conference focused on advancing excellence and innovation in pulmonary and critical care medicine Miami (October 23, 2025) – The Bronchiectasis and NTM Association announced today that two abstracts using Bronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry data were presented at CHEST 2025, held October 19-22, 2025, in Chicago. The abstracts are: “The Relationship Between Baseline Severity of Bronchiectasis and Incident Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infection: findings from the U.S. Bronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry,” which examined whether increased bronchiectasis severity was associated with an increased risk of NTM infections. “The Impact of BMI in Bronchiectasis With or Without NTM: Findings From the US Bronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry (BRR),” which studied how BMI levels may impact outcomes in patients with bronchiectasis and if the presence of an NTM infection influenced those outcomes.

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New Bronchiectasis Diagnoses

Approximately 70,000 adults are newly diagnosed with bronchiectasis each year in the United States. An estimated 350,000 to 500,000 adults in the U.S. currently living with the condition.

Newly Diagnosed
8,628

Bronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry

The Registry connects people with research to advance care. Participants help support clinical trials and accelerate the development of new treatments.

5,100+

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World Bronchiectasis Day

World Bronchiectasis Day

Observed annually on July 1, World Bronchiectasis Day is a global campaign designed to raise awareness of bronchiectasis.

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