Signs & Symptoms
Pulmonology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)
Signs and Symptoms
Although nontuberculous mycobacteria can affect all organs of the body, the condition primarily affects the lungs. Symptoms typically progress slowly and may include:
- Blood in sputum (mucus and other matter brought up from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea)
- Cough
- Fever
- Lack of appetite
- Loss of energy
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
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