British Thoracic Society
Bronchiectasis 2019
This guideline holds 48 pages.
Summary
Comprehensive guidance on the investigation and management of non-CF bronchiectasis. Includes recommendations on long-term macrolide therapy for frequent exacerbators (≥3/year), airway clearance techniques, and microbiological surveillance. CT chest is the gold-standard diagnostic test.
How the evidence was graded
Grading system
Class I–II
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- British Thoracic Society
- Published
- 2019
- Region
- UK
- Language
- English
- Grading system
- Class I–II
Keywords
- Bronchiectasis
- Macrolide therapy
- Airway clearance
- Pseudomonas
- CT chest
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