• Exacerbations in bronchiectasis present as a worsening of cough, increasing sputum volume or thickened consistency lasting at least 48 hours, worsening shortness of breath (breathlessness), worsening exercise intolerance, increased fatigue or malaise and the development of hemoptysis. (wikipedia.org)
  • To determine the effect of anticholinergic therapy in acute exacerbations and stable bronchiectasis. (cochrane.org)
  • The per episode healthcare cost burden of hospitalizations for paediatric bronchiectasis exacerbations is substantial. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
  • Interventions that prevent hospitalized exacerbations and reduce severity of childhood bronchiectasis with even moderate effectiveness are likely to result in substantial hospital costs savings. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
  • We know that the level of lung inflammation is important for long term health in bronchiectasis, so we wanted to know whether the sputum colour, when assessed when the patient is healthy with no chest infection, had any relationship to long-term outcomes such as lung function and frequency and severity of exacerbations. (thesynapse.net)
  • Effect of azithromycin maintenance treatment on infectious exacerbations among patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: the BAT randomized controlled trial. (thoracic.org)
  • Bilton D, Henig N, Morrissey B, Gotfried M (2006) Addition of inhaled tobramycin to ciprofloxacin for acute exacerbations of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in adult bronchiectasis. (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • Exacerbations in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: clinical features and investigations. (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • Reducing mucus in the lungs has also been associated with fewer bronchiectasis exacerbations, thus allowing patients to live free from symptoms or with fewer symptoms from day to day. (afflovest.com)
  • The goal of long-term management of bronchiectasis is to control symptoms and prevent exacerbations, and includes pulmonary physiotherapy and pharmacological therapy. (amboss.com)
  • Hemoptysis (coughing up blood) can occur, especially during acute exacerbations or when bronchiectasis is severe. (ayurvedguru.com)
  • We looked for randomised studies addressing this question but we could not identify any evidence for or against the use of anticholinergic drugs in the treatment of bronchiectasis. (cochrane.org)
  • In 2008, the Spanish Society of Pulmonology (SEPAR) published the first guidelines in the world on the diagnosis and treatment of bronchiectasis. (archbronconeumol.org)
  • Early and effective treatment of bronchiectasis in childhood will ultimately lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life throughout life. (telethonkids.org.au)
  • Davies G, Wilson R. Prophylactic antibiotic treatment of bronchiectasis with azithromycin. (medscape.com)
  • Bronchiectasis is a disease in which there is permanent enlargement of parts of the airways of the lung. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bronchiectasis is a disease in which the large airways in the lungs are damaged. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Bronchiectasis is often caused by inflammation or infection of the airways that keeps coming back. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Bronchiectasis is an uncommon disease, most often secondary to an infectious process, that results in the abnormal and permanent distortion of one or more of the conducting bronchi or airways. (medscape.com)
  • Atrovent and other anticholinergic agents are bronchodilators which could help with opening up the airways in people with bronchiectasis. (cochrane.org)
  • Bronchiectasis causes a dialation of the airways accompanied with inflammation and scar tissue. (hcplive.com)
  • Bronchiectasis oligospermia: a rare syndrome characterized by the association of bronchiectasis (enlarged bronchial airways) and a defect in the sperm ducts which affects the number of sperm produced. (checkorphan.org)
  • Bronchiectasis is characterized by the irreversible dilation and damage of airways due to inflammatory destruction and subsequent remodeling of airway walls. (ndnr.com)
  • The aim of our study was to characterise the lipids obtained from serum and airways in bronchiectasis patients in the stable state. (ed.ac.uk)
  • LXA4 improved blood and airways neutrophil phagocytosis and bacterial killing in bronchiectasis patients. (ed.ac.uk)
  • Bronchiectasis is an ailment wherein the airways that transport air into and out of the lungs get adversely affected, leading airways to enlarge and become loosened and scarred. (reportsanddata.com)
  • Bronchiectasis is caused by an infection or another disorder that damages the walls of the airways or inhibits the airways from clearing mucus. (reportsanddata.com)
  • The initial damage to airways that develops to bronchiectasis typically begins in childhood. (reportsanddata.com)
  • Repeated or severe respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, whooping cough (pertussis), and tuberculosis, can cause damage to the airways and contribute to the development of bronchiectasis. (ayurvedguru.com)
  • Inhalation of a foreign object, such as a small toy or food, can cause bronchiectasis if it becomes lodged in the airways. (ayurvedguru.com)
  • Bronchiectasis (bron-kee-ek'-tas-is) is a lung disease that usually results from an infection or other condition that injures the walls of the airways in your lungs. (copdsupport.ie)
  • Inflammation or recurrent infections of the airways are common causes of bronchiectasis. (medanta.org)
  • However, bronchitis is a transient illness that doesn't permanently expand your airways, but bronchiectasis does. (medanta.org)
  • Bronchiectasis is a condition that occurs when the airways are damaged, causing them to widen and become scarred. (breathepa.org)
  • As we noted in a previous blog post , bronchiectasis is often difficult to diagnose because it can have similar symptoms to COPD, and some people have both COPD and bronchiectasis. (copdfoundation.org)
  • Other factors that can lead to women being impacted earlier than men include the tendency to develop bronchiectasis in the first place (just like women are more likely to have COPD) and genetic factors, such as how the body changes over time. (copdfoundation.org)
  • Bronchiectasis is a chronic (often suppurative) lung disease not traditionally included in the definition of COPD, but also characterised by airflow obstruction and symptoms including cough, sputum production, wheeze, dyspnoea, and decreased exercise tolerance. (bmj.com)
  • 8 Theoretically, one would therefore expect pulmonary rehabilitation to be as effective in bronchiectasis as it is in COPD, but to date only one study has been performed which included only seven patients with the disease. (bmj.com)
  • Chronic respiratory conditions, like bronchiectasis and COPD, contribute to significant healthcare costs each year between hospitalizations and readmissions. (rtmagazine.com)
  • Current Australian and NZ physiotherapy practice in the management of patients with chronic bronchiectasis and COPD. (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • Bronchiectasis is classified according to etiology as either cystic fibrosis ( CF ) bronchiectasis or non- CF bronchiectasis (e.g., secondary to severe or protracted pneumonia , immunodeficiency , or COPD ). (amboss.com)
  • Bronchiectasis is one of the chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)* and it can be complicated by emphysema and bronchitis. (copdsupport.ie)
  • Bronchiectasis and other respiratory conditions may co-exist, such as COPD and asthma. (respelearning.scot)
  • This year's Bronchiectasis Patient Conference will take place online on Sunday 12 March 2023 at 10:00-16:00 CET. (eswi.org)
  • For instance, we used to think that bronchiectasis was a rare disease with around 100,000 to 150,000 patients in the U.S. We used to think that most cases of bronchiectasis were caused by past infection, such as a pneumonia. (reachmd.com)
  • About 50% of all cases of bronchiectasis in the U.S. result from cystic fibrosis. (copdsupport.ie)
  • Chronic respiratory failure is a term used to describe very serious (advanced) cases of bronchiectasis, which are more common in low- and middle-income countries and in people with advanced cystic fibrosis. (medanta.org)
  • These cases of bronchiectasis can significantly impair breathing and lead to unnaturally low amounts of oxygen and/or elevated amounts of carbon dioxide in the blood. (medanta.org)
  • Causes of Bronchiectasis With Specific Treatment. (archbronconeumol.org)
  • Specifically, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, atypical mycobacterial infections, immunodeficiency states, and autoimmune diseases are causes of bronchiectasis that may be treated effectively once diagnosed. (medscape.com)
  • Median duration of clinical signs prior to diagnosis of bronchiectasis was 9 months (range, 1 day to 10 years). (avma.org)
  • 2014) Inhaled mannitol for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: A randomised, controlled trial Thorax . (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • Chronic bronchial sepsis, of which bronchiectasis is an example, and chronic sinusitis display the hallmarks of this 'vicious circle' of host-mediated, inflammatory tissue damage and provide a useful model in man in which to ask questions, the answers to which provide valuable information about the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory disease of the lung. (nih.gov)
  • Bronchiectasis is the abnormal dilation of bronchi due to the destruction of the elastic and muscular components of the bronchial wall. (bmj.com)
  • Reduction in bronchial subdivision in bronchiectasis. (bmj.com)
  • Antimicrobial Treatment in Bronchial Infection in Patients with Bronchiectasis. (archbronconeumol.org)
  • Bronchiectasis is an irreversible and abnormal dilation in the bronchial tree caused by cycles of bronchial inflammation leading to mucous plugging and progressive airway destruction. (amboss.com)
  • Primary prevention of bronchiectasis includes antibiotic control of bronchial and pulmonary infections in predisposed individuals. (amboss.com)
  • Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by the widening and inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which can lead to excessive mucus buildup and recurrent infections. (ayurvedguru.com)
  • When you have bronchiectasis, your lungs' bronchial tubes are permanently enlarged, thickened, and damaged. (medanta.org)
  • There are many causes that can induce or contribute to the development of bronchiectasis. (wikipedia.org)
  • The complications of bronchiectasis include serious health conditions, such as respiratory failure and atelectasis: collapse or closure of a lung. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease. (cochrane.org)
  • The colour of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future outcomes, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy. (thesynapse.net)
  • Bronchiectasis is one of the most neglected diseases in respiratory medicine. (ersjournals.com)
  • The bronchiectasis treatment market revenue growth is primarily driven by factors such as increase in the number of patients suffering from respiratory diseases and increase in the prevalence of Cigarette smokers. (reportsanddata.com)
  • European Respiratory Society guidelines for the management of adult bronchiectasis. (thoracic.org)
  • While conventional medicine provides treatments for bronchiectasis, Ayurveda, the ancient holistic healing system from India, offers natural remedies and practices that can complement medical interventions and promote respiratory well-being. (ayurvedguru.com)
  • Bronchiectasis is an abnormal stretching and enlarging of the respiratory passages caused by mucus blockage. (copdsupport.ie)
  • Bronchiectasis: a neglected cause of respiratory morbidity and mortality. (medscape.com)
  • CRDs are an emerging public health and the sequelae of respiratory problem in urbanised areas of Low- infections such as occurs after and Middle-income countries tuberculosis, or for instance with bronchiectasis occurring after early childhood infections. (who.int)
  • And lastly, our understanding of the etiology of bronchiectasis has also evolved. (reachmd.com)
  • Diagnostic testing is geared toward identifying the underlying etiology, as treatment will be successful only if it treats both the bronchiectasis and any underlying disease process. (bmj.com)
  • Investigate the possible etiology of a patient's bronchiectasis. (medscape.com)
  • Historically, about half of all case of non-CF bronchiectasis were found to be idiopathic, or without a known cause. (wikipedia.org)
  • Thirty two patients with idiopathic bronchiectasis were randomly allocated to one of three groups: PR plus sham IMT (PR-SHAM), PR plus targeted IMT (PR-IMT), or control. (bmj.com)
  • Treatment of idiopathic bronchiectasis with aerosolized recombinant human DNase I. Chest 1998;113:1329-1334. (thoracic.org)
  • A large multinational trial of patients with idiopathic bronchiectasis found increased exacerbation frequency and a more brisk decrease in FEV1. (thoracic.org)
  • In some cases, the cause of bronchiectasis remains unknown (idiopathic). (ayurvedguru.com)
  • Bronchiectasis is a chronic suppurative lung disease often characterised by airflow obstruction and hyperinflation, and leading to decreased exercise tolerance and reduced health status. (bmj.com)
  • 2010) Chronic suppurative lung disease and bronchiectasis in children and adults in Australia and New Zealand. (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • Bronchiectasis is characterised by excessive neutrophilic inflammation. (ed.ac.uk)
  • Aspiration of gastric acid or food particles into the lungs can lead to inflammation and bronchiectasis, particularly in individuals with conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). (ayurvedguru.com)
  • Transbronchial biopsy showed chronic peribronchial inflammation and fibrosis compatible with airway disease/bronchiectasis. (cdc.gov)
  • Cystic fibrosis eventually results in severe bronchiectasis in nearly all cases. (wikipedia.org)
  • Studies have shown that women are more likely to develop bronchiectasis at an earlier age and may have more severe cases of it affecting health and, a poorer lung function. (copdfoundation.org)
  • Maintenance aerosolized antibiotics may be used for treatment of severe bronchiectasis or recurrent Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. (bmj.com)
  • Here we present a case of homeopathic treatment for severe bronchiectasis in a 62-year-old Hispanic female. (ndnr.com)
  • 6 healthy volunteers, 10 patients with mild, 15 with moderate and 9 with severe bronchiectasis were recruited. (ed.ac.uk)
  • There was a significantly lower level of Lipoxin A4 (LXA4) in severe bronchiectasis. (ed.ac.uk)
  • Furthermore, the avail- aged more than 18 years, with diagnoses based on their physiological parameters able evidence supports the utilization of bronchiectasis, severe uncontrolled and the physiotherapist's judgement. (who.int)
  • Certain purebred dogs and older dogs may have an increased risk of developing bronchiectasis. (avma.org)
  • The conference is for people living with bronchiectasis and their family members and carers. (eswi.org)
  • Shoemark A, Ozerovitch L, Wilson R. Aetiology in adult patients with bronchiectasis. (univalle.edu.co)
  • Aksamit TR et al (2017) Adult patients with bronchiectasis: a first look at the US bronchiectasis research registry. (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • When treating females with bronchiectasis, providers must account for differences so they can provide the most effective clinical treatment including access to therapies that work best for them. (copdfoundation.org)
  • In an interview with HCPLive , Flume spoke about the current clinical and research landscape of bronchiectasis, a rare disease that can often present in patients with CF. (hcplive.com)
  • Chronic cough due to bronchiectasis: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. (bmj.com)
  • Objective -To determine demographic, clinical, and radiographic features of bronchiectasis in dogs. (avma.org)
  • Conclusions and Clinical Relevance -Results suggest that despite substantial clinical abnormalities, dogs with bronchiectasis may survive for years. (avma.org)
  • We believe that implementation of this biomarker into clinical practice will improve treatment and monitoring of bronchiectasis patients. (thesynapse.net)
  • Non-CF bronchiectasis: clinical and HRCT evaluation. (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • Hill AT et al (2017) Pulmonary exacerbation in adults with bronchiectasis: a consensus definition for clinical research. (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • King P, Holdsworth S, Freezer N, Villanueva E, Holmes P (2006) Characterisation of the onset and presenting clinical features of adult bronchiectasis. (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • Yalçin E, Kiper N, Ozcelik U, Dogru D, Firat P, Sahin A. Effects of claritromycin on inflammatory parameters and clinical conditions in children with bronchiectasis. (medscape.com)
  • Bronchiectasis in Alaska Native children: causes and clinical courses. (medscape.com)
  • Bronchiectasis often presents with recurrent pulmonary infections, including a chronic daily productive cough with mucopurulent sputum production. (bmj.com)
  • Individuals with bronchiectasis are prone to recurrent lung infections, which can lead to increased cough and worsened symptoms. (ayurvedguru.com)
  • Bronchiectasis usually begins in childhood, but symptoms may not appear until months or even years after you have started having repeated lung infections. (copdsupport.ie)
  • If lung infections are treated immediately, bronchiectasis is less likely to develop. (copdsupport.ie)
  • Healthcare professionals manage infections and clean mucus to treat bronchiectasis. (medanta.org)
  • The study, " Real-life experience with high-frequency chest wall oscillation vest therapy in adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis " [2], found that initiating airway clearance with noninvasive HFCWO therapy is associated with keeping patients out of the hospital, reducing their need for medications, and improving quality of life. (rtmagazine.com)
  • al, "Real-life experience with high-frequency chest wall oscillation vest therapy in adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. (rtmagazine.com)
  • A trial of chronic azithromycin treatment in patients with stable non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. (thoracic.org)
  • Doctors evaluate bronchiectasis with a chest x-ray, breathing tests, sputum culture or computed tomography (CT) scan. (copdsupport.ie)
  • The most popular test for bronchiectasis diagnosis is a chest computed tomography (CT) scan because a chest X-ray does not give enough information. (medanta.org)
  • Moreover, your doctor will attempt to determine the origin of the bronchiectasis based on your history and the results of the physical examination after the chest CT scan has verified the condition. (medanta.org)
  • Computed tomography (CT) of the chest revealed bibasilar bronchiectasis and prominent peribronchial thickening in right lower and middle lobes, and lingula. (cdc.gov)
  • Symptoms of bronchiectasis commonly include a cough productive of frequent green or yellow sputum lasting months to years. (wikipedia.org)
  • Long-term (chronic) cough with large amounts of foul smelling sputum is the main symptom of bronchiectasis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Patrick Flume, MD: Could a Persistent Cough be Bronchiectasis? (hcplive.com)
  • Dr Megan Crichton, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Dundee, UK, who presented the research, said: "One of the main characteristics of bronchiectasis is a productive cough, with almost three quarters of bronchiectasis patients producing sputum daily. (thesynapse.net)
  • Bronchiectasis should be suspected in patients with a chronic cough that produces large amounts of sputum . (amboss.com)
  • A persistent cough that produces large amounts of mucus (sputum) is the most common symptom of bronchiectasis. (ayurvedguru.com)
  • Finch S et al (2015) A comprehensive analysis of the impact of Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonisation on prognosis in adult bronchiectasis. (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • Haworth CS, Foweraker JE, Wilkinson P, Kenyon RF, Bilton (2014) Inhaled colistin in patients with bronchiectasis and chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection Am J Respir Crit Care Med . (bronchiectasis.com.au)
  • If your lungs cannot move enough oxygen into your body, bronchiectasis can lead to serious illness, including heart failure. (copdsupport.ie)
  • Bronchiectasis can affect just one section of one of your lungs or many sections of both lungs. (copdsupport.ie)
  • It is the largest study of airway clearance use for bronchiectasis to date. (rtmagazine.com)
  • Physicians have many therapy options to offer to bronchiectasis patients requiring regular airway clearance. (afflovest.com)
  • Overall, the use of airway clearance is a safe way to treat and manage bronchiectasis in most patients by improving expectoration, lung function measurements and the ability to enjoy life. (afflovest.com)
  • This topic covers the diagnosis and management of noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children, adolescents, and adults. (bmj.com)
  • Metersky ML. The initial evaluation of adults with bronchiectasis. (univalle.edu.co)
  • While the prevalence of bronchiectasis has increased globally in past decades, it remains one of the most underdiagnosed and neglected lung diseases in children and adults worldwide. (telethonkids.org.au)
  • The majority of adults with bronchiectasis will have symptoms in childhood and childhood bronchiectasis may be reversible with early diagnosis and effective treatment in childhood. (telethonkids.org.au)
  • Acquired bronchiectasis occurs in adults and older children. (copdsupport.ie)
  • While noteworthy for its specific findings, this study is widely cited as a reason cystic fibrosis treatment strategies cannot be universally applied to all types of bronchiectasis. (thoracic.org)
  • The overarching objective of this study is to improve the health outcomes of children with bronchiectasis. (telethonkids.org.au)
  • This study aimed to (i) identify health service costs of hospitalizations and (ii) factors associated with these costs in children admitted to an Australian paediatric hospital following an acute exacerbation of their bronchiectasis. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
  • Patients can periodically experience an acute worsening of symptoms, referred to as an acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis , which commonly requires antibiotic treatment. (amboss.com)
  • People with bronchiectasis may have bad breath from active infection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bronchiectasis patients are often given antibiotics for infection and bronchodilator medicines to open passages. (copdsupport.ie)
  • Bronchiectasis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary infection. (medscape.com)
  • Vitamin D deficiency is common in bronchiectasis and correlates with markers of disease severity. (medscape.com)
  • Vitamin-D deficiency is associated with chronic bacterial colonisation and disease severity in bronchiectasis. (medscape.com)
  • Congenital bronchiectasis usually affects infants and children. (copdsupport.ie)
  • [ 1 ] Cylindrical bronchiectasis involves diffuse mucosal edema, with resultant bronchi that are dilated but have straight, regular outlines that end squarely and abruptly (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • Cylindrical bronchiectasis with signet-ring appearance. (medscape.com)
  • On thoracic radiographs, cylindrical bronchiectasis, generalized disease, and right cranial lung lobe involvement were most common. (avma.org)
  • Massive hemoptysis is a rare complication of bronchiectasis and requires surgery or pulmonary artery embolization. (amboss.com)
  • Dr Critchton and her colleagues recorded the sputum colour in 13,484 out of 19,324 patients who regularly coughed up sputum and who were enrolled in the pan-European bronchiectasis registry, EMBARC. (thesynapse.net)
  • The EMBARC (European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration) registry is a prospective, pan-European observational study of patients with bronchiectasis. (ersjournals.com)
  • Towards functional correlates of microbiota and immune phenotype in rheumatoid arthritis and bronchiectasis. (hra.nhs.uk)
  • Certain autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren's syndrome, can be associated with bronchiectasis. (ayurvedguru.com)
  • This fact sheet describes bronchiectasis, including how it affects breathing, what causes it, and how it's diagnosed and treated. (nih.gov)
  • As we celebrate International Women's Day, we turn our attention to how bronchiectasis uniquely affects women and the impact that has on gender equality in healthcare and what can be done. (copdfoundation.org)
  • So in summary, non-CF bronchiectasis affects many more than we initially thought. (reachmd.com)
  • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the production of mucus and can lead to the development of bronchiectasis. (ayurvedguru.com)
  • Bacterial colonization in patients with bronchiectasis: microbiological pattern and risk factors. (medscape.com)
  • Participants will be asked to donate a stool sample a sputum sample (bronchiectasis patients only) and a blood sample which will be used to study the gut microbiome, lung microbiome and inflammatory white blood cells respectively as well as to complete a short questionnaire giving information about their general health and diet. (hra.nhs.uk)
  • The study examined data from a registry of adult bronchiectasis patients' self-reported outcomes collected by RespirTech, a Philips company. (rtmagazine.com)
  • This data repository is now the largest bronchiectasis research registry in the world. (rtmagazine.com)
  • In patients with suspected bronchiectasis, diagnosis is confirmed using imaging studies, preferably a HRCT scan. (amboss.com)
  • Despite paediatric bronchiectasis being recognized increasingly worldwide, prior reports of hospitalization costs for bronchiectasis in children are lacking. (asthmafoundation.org.nz)
  • Bronchiectasis may result from a number of infectious and acquired causes, including measles, pneumonia, tuberculosis, immune system problems, as well as the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • He complained of recurring pneumonia associated with widespread bronchiectasis since he was 18 years old. (univalle.edu.co)
  • What we now know is that non-CF bronchiectasis is not a rare disease. (reachmd.com)
  • Almost 10 years later, considerable scientific advances have been made in both the treatment and the evaluation and diagnosis of this disease, and the original guidelines have been updated to include the latest therapies available for bronchiectasis. (archbronconeumol.org)
  • Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease that impairs quality of life and reduces life expectancy. (telethonkids.org.au)
  • Lung damage caused by bronchiectasis often worsens over the course of the disease. (afflovest.com)
  • Many undergoing such therapies report better quality of life, and since techniques can be tailored to patients' needs and are suitable for both children and the elderly, ACT shows promise as part of a bronchiectasis treatment protocol regardless of a patient's age, lifestyle or disease stage. (afflovest.com)
  • There must be more information available for women to understand how bronchiectasis and other lung diseases affect them in a unique way. (copdfoundation.org)
  • A key element of creating a gender equal world is working to eliminate any gender bias in the diagnosis, treatment and management of chronic lung diseases including bronchiectasis. (copdfoundation.org)
  • Patients with RA are also at a higher risk of developing certain lung diseases and so this study will also look at the gut/lung microbiome and white blood cell phenotype in a group of patients who have both RA and bronchiectasis. (hra.nhs.uk)
  • A group of 51 patients diagnosed with interstitial lung diseases, bronchiectasis, asthma and scoliosis were studied. (who.int)
  • Second, physicians and other healthcare providers must realize that there is no "one size fits all" approach to treating bronchiectasis. (copdfoundation.org)
  • The event may also be useful to healthcare professionals and anyone with an interest in bronchiectasis. (eswi.org)
  • Adding on, risks accompanying bronchiectasis treatment create a restraint to healthcare practitioners, potentially impeding revenue growth of the bronchiectasis market over the forecast period. (reportsanddata.com)
  • The entire treatment cost for bronchiectasis is high, and certain healthcare schemes are now taking this into consideration. (reportsanddata.com)