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!
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
- 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
