The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast22 Nov 2021

#306 Bronchiectasis and NTM: You can’t get enough sputum!

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 MD
Infographic & Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Cyrus Askin MD
Reviewer: PJ McShane MD
Editor: Leah Witt MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: PJ McShane MD

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest introduction and recommendations
Case from Kashlak - Part I: The Basics
- What is bronchiectasis, how do we define it?
- Symptoms and history
- Why does it matter?
- What should you ask, how do you work this up?
- A brief discussion on antibiotics
Case from Kashlak - Part II: Getting into the Management
- Airway Clearance
Case from Kashlak - Part III: The Sputum (Plot) Thickens
- What is a bronchiectasis exacerbation?
- Pitfall and pearls regarding exacerbation management
Case from Kashlak - Part IV: The Sputum (Plot) Thickens Even Further!
- Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections - the basics
- Triple Drug Therapy for MAC
- The new kid on the block: Liposomal Inhaled Amikacin for refractory MAC
Summary and take home points from Dr. McShane
Outro

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