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Structure of a Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center: a Position Statement by the Bronchiectasis & NTM Association.

Structure of a Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center: a Position Statement by the Bronchiectasis & NTM Association. Chest Flume, P., Bullington, W., Christon, L., Crawford, E., Ditner, A., Ellis, K., Fiske, C., Foil, K., Hunt, C., Ignatius, E., Jones, M., Kasperbauer, S., Kitlowski, M., MacDonald, M., Marmor, M., Martel, M., Tupayachi Ortiz, M. G., Torrence, J. 2025

Abstract

The Bronchiectasis & NTM Association established a network of specialized care centers with unique skills in the diagnosis and management of patients with bronchiectasis (BE) and/or infection with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). The mission of the network is to reduce the time to diagnosis and support high-quality care for patients affected by these conditions. This was intended to address the rising incidence and prevalence of people with BE and/or NTM infection. As part of this care center network, there is development of standards of care based upon consensus agreement of experts. This position paper addresses the structure of a care center including the members of a multidisciplinary core team, essential partners for more common complications of disease, and the necessary supportive staff to provide comprehensive care for patients with BE and/or NTM infection. Through review of the literature and expert consensus, this is intended to guide the development and improvement of care centers.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.chest.2025.12.008

View details for PubMedID 41421573