23 episodes
NTMTalk Colin Swenson & Wendi Drummond
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 16 Ratings
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NTMTalk is a podcast dedicated to informed discussion on topics related to nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease and bronchiectasis. Hosted by Drs. Wendi Drummond and Colin Swenson, NTMTalk seeks to disseminate accurate and practical information for patients and care providers alike.
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S2E10: Hemoptysis, or The Bloody Cough
Drs. Swenson & Drummond discuss what it means to cough up blood. What causes hemoptysis, how much is worrisome, and when to pause airway clearance are some of the points discussed.
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S2E9: Your Questions, Our Answers
Listeners from around the globe ask questions ranging from MAC reinfection rates to hemoptysis during airway clearance to the safety of drinking kombucha. In this episode, Drs. Drummond & Swenson answer these questions and more.
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S2E8: COVID, Boosters, and You
In this timely episode, Drs. Drummond & Swenson discuss COVID as it relates to NTM and bronchiectasis, including the recently recommended booster.
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Episode 7: Reflux & Aspiration
In this episode Drs. Swenson & Drummond discuss the role of gastroesophageal reflux and other aspiration syndromes in the development of NTM lung disease and bronchiectasis.
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Episode 6: Dancing in the Rain, an Interview with Dr. Wamboldt
In this episode Drs. Swenson & Drummond discuss the emotional and psychological impacts of bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease with Dr. Fred Wamboldt, Professor Emeritus at National Jewish Healthcare. With warmth and humor, Dr. Wamboldt covers breathing exercises for chronic lung disease, emotional wellness, and learning to dance in the rain.
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Season 2 Episode 5: The One About The Sputum
In this episode Drs. Drummond & Swenson discuss everything you need to know about sputum: how much is needed for culture, which containers to use, and what those confusing lab reports mean. We love sputum and all that it can tell us.
Customer Reviews
So happy and so sad to have found this podcast
This has been an emotional roller coaster listening to your podcast. I’ve had the “cough” for over 18 yrs. I was just properly diagnosed just 5 months ago. I’m on my third doctor after being diagnosed. I’m in a clinical trial to just learn more about this disease that has made me feel like a hypochondriac for years because I’m always sick. I have to do treatment sessions sometimes 3 x a day producing a congealed gluey clump that fills 1/2 of a Dixie cup each time. You have given me more information than any of the doctors I’ve seen. I’m so thankful to you for this podcast. I want to consume all the information in your podcasts but I can’t seem to stop crying. I’m going to have to limit myself to 1-2 a day. ❤️🙏👍😢😷👏
A must listen for anyone with NTM - LD
This podcast is so well done an informative. I felt so much more empowered after listening to the series. Looking forward to more from Drs. Swenson and Drummond; they are a great team!
Kudos!
As a newly diagnosed patient this is a “must listen”.
So many components, both medical and environmental, to this disease.