British Thoracic Society Guideline for bronchiectasis in adults

This guideline covers adult bronchiectasis. CF bronchiectasis is excluded from the scope of the guideline. Paediatric bronchiectasis was also excluded due to the difference in aetiology and approach in this group.ഀ ഀ The guideline covers:ഀ

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• Introduction section on prevalence:
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• Diagnosis of bronchiectasis;
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• Causes;
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• Investigations and management in particular for CF, ABPA,ഀ common variable immune deficiency, NTM, coexistent asthma, COPD, ILD.
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• A stepwise management plan which sets out investigation andഀ treatment of bronchiectasis patients according to severity
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• Definitions of severity of disease
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