Diagnosis and management of bronchiectasis

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta

Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by abnormal airway dilation and is increasingly prevalent, particularly among women and older adults. The document outlines key management goals, including suppressing airway infection and inflammation, improving symptoms, and enhancing health-related quality of life. It discusses validated scoring tools for assessing disease severity and highlights the role of exercise training and long-term macrolide therapy in management. The review also presents evidence from recent randomized controlled trials regarding the efficacy of various treatments.