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- Title
Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease in general practice.
- Authors
White, Jacqui; Kellgren, Lusha; Lipman, Marc
- Abstract
Practice nurses may be the first to notice signs and symptoms of respiratory infections, including non-tuberculous mycobacteria. As it is becoming an increasingly recognised infection, Jacqui White et al explore its epidemiology and impact on chronic lung disease Non-tuberculous mycobacteria infection is increasingly recognised as a cause of chronic lung disease. This is most often found in people with underlying lung damage, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or bronchiectasis, where it may present as new, worsening or recurrent symptoms. Mycobacterial culture is central to diagnosis, though treatment is generally initiated on the basis of additional compatible symptoms and radiology. The prolonged duration of often poorly-tolerated therapy highlights the importance of patient-centred care and shared decision-making in non-tuberculous mycobacteria management.
- Subjects
ANTI-infective agents; LUNG disease diagnosis; LUNG disease treatment; MYCOBACTERIAL disease diagnosis; MYCOBACTERIAL disease treatment; CHEST X rays; FAMILY medicine; PATIENT aftercare; LUNG diseases; MEDICAL protocols; MYCOBACTERIAL diseases; MYCOBACTERIUM; NURSES; PROFESSIONAL employee training; OCCUPATIONAL roles; SOCIAL support; TREATMENT effectiveness; SYMPTOMS
- Publication
Practice Nursing, 2019, Vol 30, Issue 9, p432
- ISSN
0964-9271
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/pnur.2019.30.9.432