Inhaled Corticosteroids and NTM (IMAGE) American Thoracic Society Caption Using inhaled steroids may increase nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung infection risk. Credit ATS Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.