Factors Influencing Treatment

WEB Treatment for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung Infection

Factors Influencing Treatment

Treatment for NTM lung infection depends on several key factors:

• Type of NTM bacteria
• Severity of infection
• Underlying medical conditions

Progressive MAC Lung Disease

Underlying Conditions

Patients with underlying lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, or cystic fibrosis, are at higher risk of developing progressive MAC lung disease.

Immunosuppression

Immunosuppression, whether due to medications or underlying health conditions such as HIV, can weaken the immune system's ability to fight NTM infection, leading to more severe disease progression.