Non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease increasing across U.S.
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by Zeena Nackerdien PhD, CME Writer, MedPage Today Recent estimates point to a rise in NTM lung disease in the U.S., particularly among those older than 50 or those with chronic underlying lung diseases, such as non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, and emphysema. According to a 1997-2007 estimate of the Medicare population (≥65 years old), NTM lung disease increased at an annual rate of 8.2%. In
Non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease increasing across U.S.
Non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease…
Non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease increasing across U.S.
by Zeena Nackerdien PhD, CME Writer, MedPage Today Recent estimates point to a rise in NTM lung disease in the U.S., particularly among those older than 50 or those with chronic underlying lung diseases, such as non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, and emphysema. According to a 1997-2007 estimate of the Medicare population (≥65 years old), NTM lung disease increased at an annual rate of 8.2%. In