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Alyssa Dittner Check-In 11/04/2025
New Podcast Episode! Uncovering the Overlap: COPD, Bronchiectasis, and NTM
Dr. Tim Aksamit, Medical Director of the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association, discusses how many individuals with COPD may also have overlapping conditions such as bronchiectasis and NTM. This episode highlights the challenges of early detection, discusses the prevalence of COPD-bronchiectasis overlap syndrome, and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and effective communication with your health care team.
https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/Podcasts
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If you haven’t yet, now’s a great time to jump in and explore the amazing podcast series from the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association (BNTMA) team! Each episode is filled with real stories, expert insights, and helpful discussions that shine a light on life with bronchiectasis and NTM.
Whether you’re looking to learn more about treatments, hear from others living with these conditions, or just want some friendly encouragement — these podcasts are a great listen.
Take a few minutes today to tune in, learn something new, and feel connected to others who understand the journey. Here is a link to take you to our podcasts:
https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/Educational-Materials-Resources/Podcasts
My apologies my link in the post it not working. Thank you for reposting the link Bandon.
This is great, Alyssa. Really loved how the connection to COPD was explained. It gives such great insight into why the COPDF began its connection to the bronchiectasis (and NTM) community.
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