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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#306 Bronchiectasis and NTM: You can’t get enough sputum!

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Health & Fitness, Medicine, Science, Higher Education, Education

4.83.1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 November 2021

⏱️ 79 minutes

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Summary

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!

Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!



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
    • Airway Clearance
  • 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

Transcript

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0:00.0

The Curbsiders podcast is for entertainment, education, and information purposes only.

0:07.0

And the topics discussed should not be used solely to die in a street cure or prevent

0:09.4

any diseases or conditions.

0:10.4

For the more that you've used, and statements expressed on the podcast are solely those

0:12.1

of those, and should not be interpreted to reflect official policy or position of any entity

0:14.4

that's either on possibly cash like more hospital and affiliate outreach programs.

0:16.9

If indeed there are any, in fact there are none.

0:18.7

Pretty much we aren't responsible if you screw up, you should always be your own homework

0:20.5

and let's know.

0:32.1

Paul, it's been quite a journey, as you said.

0:36.4

This is the Curbsiders.

0:37.8

I'm Dr. Matthew Wato, Paulus Speechless.

0:41.0

Tonight we're going to be talking about bronchiectasis, non-TB, micro bacteria.

0:46.4

We had a great guest, Dr. PJ McShane, who he will be hearing shortly.

0:50.6

And with us we have another fantastic co-host who Paul will tell you about.

0:54.7

Paul, before you say your part, I should tell the audience that this and most episodes

0:59.0

are available for CME and mock credit.

1:01.7

Actually, you know, Paul, you know what?

1:03.0

I don't like this.

1:04.0

You're not saying anything.

1:05.0

Say something, Paul.

1:06.0

How are you feeling?

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