{"id":271950,"date":"2025-08-04T06:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T10:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-the-hidden-lung-infection-impacting-millions-world-ntm-day-puts-spotlight-on-awareness\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T07:10:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:10:03","slug":"la-infeccion-pulmonar-oculta-que-afecta-a-millones-de-personas-el-dia-mundial-de-la-mnt-pone-el-foco-en-la-concienciacion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/la-infeccion-pulmonar-oculta-que-afecta-a-millones-de-personas-el-dia-mundial-de-la-mnt-pone-el-foco-en-la-concienciacion\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Lung Infection Impacting Millions: World NTM Day Puts Spotlight on Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>With Annual NTM Case Rates Rising, Patients and Providers Are Urged to Recognize the Symptoms and Risks<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">MIAMI<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 4, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; As the world prepares to observe <b>World NTM Day<\/b>\u00a0on\u00a0<b><span class=\"xn-chron\">August 4, 2025<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0<b>NTM Info &amp; Research (NTMir)<\/b>\u00a0is calling on patients, physicians, caregivers, and policy leaders to shine a spotlight on\u00a0<b>nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease<\/b>, a growing but underrecognized threat to global respiratory health.<\/p>\n<p>Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4480566-1&amp;h=1261639286&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.multivu.com%2Fntm-info-and-research%2F9346751-en-hidden-lung-infection-impacting-millions-world-ntm-day-spotlight-awareness&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.multivu.com%2Fntm-info-and-research%2F9346751-en-hidden-lung-infection-impacting-millions-world-ntm-day-spotlight-awareness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.multivu.com\/ntm-info-and-research\/9346751-en-hidden-lung-infection-impacting-millions-world-ntm-day-spotlight-awareness<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NTM lung disease is caused by environmental bacteria found in water and soil. While many are exposed, people with underlying lung conditions\u2014particularly\u00a0<b>bronchiectasis<\/b>\u2014are at higher risk of infection. Alarmingly, new data show that\u00a0<b>NTM cases are rising by more than 8.2% annually<\/b>, particularly among women over age 65 and individuals with chronic lung disease. The\u00a0<b>economic burden<\/b>\u00a0per patient can exceed\u00a0<b><span class=\"xn-money\">$30,000<\/span> per year<\/b>, underscoring the cost of delayed diagnosis and limited treatment options.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8220;NTM lung disease is one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed conditions we see today,&#8221; said\u00a0Amy Leitman, JD, President of NTMir. &#8220;It doesn&#8217;t just threaten lives\u2014it disrupts them. But the earlier we recognize the symptoms, the better our chances of preventing severe lung damage and improving patient outcomes.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Most people diagnosed with NTM also have\u00a0<b>bronchiectasis<\/b>, a condition that causes permanent damage to the airways. When combined, the diseases can lead to a vicious cycle of recurring infections, declining lung function, and years of missed opportunities for proper care.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8220;We want to empower people to\u00a0<i>listen to their lungs<\/i>,&#8221; said Leitman. &#8220;If someone is experiencing persistent coughing, fatigue, shortness of breath, or unexplained weight loss\u2014don&#8217;t wait. Ask your doctor if NTM could be the cause.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>World NTM Day: Raising Voices, Inspiring Action<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s theme,\u00a0<b>&#8220;Recognize. Respond. Rise Together,&#8221;<\/b>\u00a0emphasizes the critical need for:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Early diagnosis<\/b>\u00a0through improved screening protocols<\/li>\n<li><b>Patient education<\/b>\u00a0and community engagement<\/li>\n<li><b>Investment in research and innovation<\/b>\u00a0to support more effective and accessible treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To that end,\u00a0<b>NTMir<\/b>\u00a0continues to lead efforts to:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Deliver\u00a0<b>comprehensive educational resources<\/b>\u00a0on diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing clinical research<\/li>\n<li>Support a\u00a0<b>global network of patients and caregivers<\/b>\u00a0through online communities and local support groups<\/li>\n<li>Advocate for\u00a0<b>increased research funding<\/b>\u00a0and policy change to address the unmet needs of the NTM community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4480566-1&amp;h=3489532483&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldntmday.org%2F&amp;a=www.WorldNTMDay.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>www.WorldNTMDay.org<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for patient stories, educational tools, clinical trial information, and ways to take action.<\/p>\n<p><b>How You Can Help:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Learn the symptoms<\/b>\u00a0and risk factors by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4480566-1&amp;h=2841123630&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldntmday.org%2F&amp;a=WorldNTMDay.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">WorldNTMDay.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Share<\/b>\u00a0social media posts, videos, and infographics using\u00a0<b>#WorldNTMDay2025<\/b><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4480566-1&amp;h=2828002625&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fntminfo.org%2Flocal-support-groups%2F&amp;a=Join+a+support+group\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Join a support group<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or community event near you<\/li>\n<li><b>Encourage your healthcare providers<\/b>\u00a0to consider NTM in patients with unexplained respiratory symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, we can improve outcomes, expand awareness, and give a stronger voice to those living with NTM lung disease.<\/p>\n<p><b>About NTM Info &amp; Research (NTMir):<\/b><br \/>NTM Info &amp; Research (NTMir) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed on behalf of patients with pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease for patient support, medical education and research. The organization serves patients, healthcare providers and researchers dealing with bronchiectasis and NTM. It advocates a broad agenda to promote early diagnosis, improved treatments, and research. The mission is to bring a voice to the concerns of all our constituents with government officials and agencies that guide, research, and regulate therapies developed to treat these diseases. NTM Info &amp; Research recognizes the need for advancement in education and treatment of bronchiectasis.<\/p>\n<p><b>About World NTM Day 2025:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>World NTM Day, observed annually on\u00a0<b><span class=\"xn-chron\">August 4<\/span><\/b>, is a global awareness initiative led by\u00a0<b>NTM Info &amp; Research (NTMir)<\/b>\u00a0to spotlight the rising impact of\u00a0<b>nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease<\/b>\u2014a serious and often misunderstood condition that affects tens of thousands each year.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<b>2025 theme, &#8220;Recognize. Respond. Rise Together,&#8221;<\/b> underscores the urgent need to increase awareness, improve early detection, and empower patients and providers with knowledge. As NTM cases continue to climb and too many remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, World NTM Day calls on the global community to take action\u2014by learning the signs, supporting those affected, and advancing research that brings hope for better outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  NTM Info &amp; Research (NTMir)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>With Annual NTM Case Rates Rising, Patients and Providers Are Urged to Recognize the Symptoms and Risks<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">MIAMI<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 4, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; As the world prepares to observe <b>World NTM Day<\/b>\u00a0on\u00a0<b><span class=\"xn-chron\">August 4, 2025<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0<b>NTM Info &amp; Research (NTMir)<\/b>\u00a0is calling on patients, physicians, caregivers, and policy leaders to shine a spotlight&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-271950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-salud"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271950","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=271950"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271950\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":271951,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271950\/revisions\/271951"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=271950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=271950"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=271950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}