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NTM Info & Research recognizes the continuing increase of cases and the need for information and resources for those affected by this disease.

With World NTM Awareness Day, we aim to raise awareness on the resources available to patients and increase early testing to avoid delayed diagnosis.

Vision

NTMir serves patients as well as the healthcare providers and researchers concerned with NTM. As a national organization, we can advance a broad agenda more successfully than individuals or institutions alone. Our voice is that of the patients, providers and researchers who comprise our collective constituency.

NTMir and its website were originally started by Fern Leitman, an NTM patient, and her husband Philip.

Mission

Our mission is to help patients living with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease and other related comorbid illnesses by advocating for better education, early detection, and more research. By working with patients, developing a network of support groups, engaging our constituencies to increase awareness of the disease, providing education opportunities about the disease, and demonstrating leadership at all levels to meet our goals, we strive to accelerate the development of new treatments that will help patients.

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World NTM Awareness Day

World NTM Awareness Day aims to raise awareness on the resources available to patients and increase early testing to avoid delayed diagnosis. A global partnership was created between patient advocates, representatives from collaborating advocacy organizations and professional societies, and leading experts.

Let's unite to create Awareness

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English

Join us in advocating for education, early detection, and research
for nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease. Together, we
can make a difference! For more resources, visit
https://worldntmday.org #worldNTMday #FightNTM #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #NTMawareness

Knowledge is power! On World NTM Awareness Day, let’s empower ourselves with information about nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections. Share this post to spread awareness and help others understand the impact of NTM on respiratory health. Together, we can make a difference. Visit https://worldntmday.org for more info on NTM lung disease
#WorldNTMAwarenessDay #FightNTM #worldNTMday

Living with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease is challenging, but together we can overcome it. Join our community of patients, providers, and researchers to make a positive change.
#worldNTMday #FightNTM #NTMcommunity #worldntmday

Empowering patients, supporting healthcare providers, and driving nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) research forward. That’s what we stand for on World NTM Awareness Day and every day. Join us in making a lasting impact! Visit https://worldntmday.org for more resources on NTM disease. #worldNTMday #FightNTM #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #NTMresearch #worldntmday

Today is World NTM Awareness Day! Join us in raising awareness about nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections and the impact they have on individuals worldwide. Together, let’s work towards early detection, improved treatment options, and better support for those affected. Visit https://worldntmday.org for more info on NTM disease #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #NTMAwareness #FightNTM #worldntmday

It’s time to shine a light on nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) and its impact on respiratory health. On this World NTM Awareness Day, let’s spread awareness about NTM infections, encourage early detection, and support individuals living with NTM. Together, we can create a brighter future. Visit https://worldntmday.org for more info on NTM #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #FightNTM #worldntmday towards early detection, improved treatment options, and better support for those affected. Visit https://worldntmday.org for more info on NTM disease #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #NTMAwareness #FightNTM #worldntmday

Did you know that nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections can affect not only the lungs but also other parts of
the body? On World NTM Awareness Day, let’s educate ourselves and others about the various manifestations of NTM infections and the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment. Visit https://worldntmday.org for more info on NTM disease #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #FightNTM #worldntmday

Join us in recognizing World NTM Awareness Day! Today, we stand in solidarity with the nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM)
community, raising our voices to advocate for increased research, better resources, and improved support for those living with NTM.

Together, we can make a difference. Visit https://worldntmday.org for more info on NTM disease
#WorldNTMAwarenessDay #worldntmday #FightNTM

Spanish

Únase a nosotros para abogar por la educación, la detección temprana y la investigación de la enfermedad por micobacterias no tuberculosas (NTM). ¡Juntos podemos hacer la diferencia! Para obtener más recursos, visite https://worldntmday.org #worldNTMday #FightNTM
#WorldNTMAwarenessDay #NTMawareness

¡El conocimiento es poder! En el Día Mundial de Concientización sobre las NTM, empoderémonos con información sobre las infecciones por NTM. Comparta esta publicación para crear conciencia y ayudar a otros a comprender el impacto de las NTM en la salud respiratoria. Juntos podemos hacer la diferencia.Visite https://worldntmday.org para más información #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #FightNTM #worldNTMday

Vivir con la enfermedad de NTM es un desafío, pero juntos podemos superarlo. Únase a nuestra comunidad de pacientes, proveedores e investigadores para lograr un cambio positivo. Visite hoy https://worldntmday.org #worldNTMday #FightNTM
#NTMcommunity

Empoderar a los pacientes, apoyar a los proveedores de atención médica e impulsar la investigación de NTM. Eso es lo que defendemos en el Día Mundial de Concientización sobre las NTM y todos los días. ¡Únase a nosotros para lograr un impacto duradero! Visite https:// worldntmday.org para obtener más recursos sobre la enfermedad por NTM. #worldNTMday #FightNTM #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #NTMresearch

Es hora de concinciar sobre las NTM y su impacto en la salud respiratoria. En este Día Mundial de Concientización sobre las NTM, difundamos la conciencia sobre las infecciones por NTM, debemos fomentar la detección temprana y apoyar a las personas que viven con NTM. Juntos, podemos crear un futurp más brillante. Visite https:// worldntmday.org para obtener más información sobre la enfermedad pulmonar por NTM #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #FightNTM

¡Hoy es el Día Mundial de Concientización sobre las NTM! Únase a nosotros para crear conciencia sobre las infecciones por micobacterias no tuberculosas (NTM) y el impacto que tienen en las personas de todo el mundo. Juntos, trabajemos hacia la detección temprana, mejores opciones de tratamiento y un mejor apoyo para los afectados. Visite https://worldntmday.org para obtener más información sobre la enfermedad por NTM #WorldNTMAwarenessDay
#NTMAwareness #FightNTM

Es hora de arrojar luz sobre NTM y su impacto en la salud respiratoria. En este Día Mundial de Concientización sobre las NTM, debemos concietizar sobre las infecciones por NTM, fomentar la detección temprana y apoyar a las personas que viven con NTM. Juntos, podemos crear un futuro más brillante. Visite https://worldntmday.org para obtener más información sobre NTM #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #FightNTM

¿Sabías que las infecciones por NTM pueden afectar no solo a los pulmones sino también a otras partes del cuerpo? En el Día Mundial de Concientización sobre las NTM, eduquémonos a nosotros mismos y a los demás sobre las diversas manifestaciones de las infecciones por NTM y la importancia del diagnóstico y tratamiento oportunos. Visite https://worldntmday.org para más información sobre la enfermedad por NTM #WorldNTMAwarenessDay #FightNTM

Events

08 Aug

Webinar: Hemoptysis What you need to know.

2:00 pm
ZOOM

In honor of World NTM Awareness Day, join Bronchiectasis and NTM 360 and NTM Information and Research (NTMir) for a webinar on hemoptysis with featured presenter Mark Metersky, M.D., F.C.C.P., Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine and Director of the Center for Bronchiectasis Care at UConn Health. After the presentation, a question-and-answer period will be available to attendees.

26 Aug

Webinar: Meal Planning Matters: What to Eat?

3:00 pm
ZOOM

Join us on August 26th at 3:00PM EDT as NTM Info & Research is proud to present another webinar with Michelle MacDonald, clinical dietitian and certified diabetes educator at National Jewish Health. Amy Leitman, President of NTMir, will serve as moderator.

History of 20 Years

Phillip Leitman and his wife Fern founded NTMinfo in 2003. Philip Leitman likes to tell people that the most important job he ever had was caring for his late wife, Fern, who was ill for nearly two decades with a resistant Mycobacterium Abscessus pulmonary infection. His passion is helping NTM patients individually and through NTM Info & Research (NTMir), an organization he and his late wife co-founded in 2003.

Today, Phillip’s daughter Amy is the president of NTMinfo, a role she’s held for three years. She’s as passionate as Phillip is about helping NTM patients live their best lives, helping provide information about treatment innovations, research and support groups. Check out their journey on our timeline.