Executive Summary: State-of-the-Art Review: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease: Patients, Principles, and Prospects.

The article reviews the increasing global challenge of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) and emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment strategies. Topics discussed include the role of antimicrobial and nonantimicrobial therapies, the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, and emerging research on the impact of factors such as the microbiome and climate change on NTM-PD.