Recalcitrant MAC Lung Disease, Resistant MAC, and M abscessus Infections
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Originally aired: July 1, 2025
In this podcast episode, host Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, is joined by Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C, to explore challenges and treatment strategies for recalcitrant Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) pulmonary disease, resistant MAC, and Mycobacterium abscessus (M abscessus) infections. They discuss diagnostic considerations, antibiotic resistance, treatment regimens—including US Food and Drug Administration-approved therapies and surgical options—and the critical role of patient compliance.
This episode is part of CHEST’s Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for NTM Pulmonary Disease and Bronchiectasis program. LEARN MORE »
This program is produced in partnership with CHEST and is sponsored by Insmed Incorporated.
HOST
Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP
Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
Director, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, NY
PANELIST
Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C
Senior Nurse Practitioner, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY