The Bronchiectasis Toolbox is a multidisciplinary resource for the diagnosis and
management of people with bronchiectasis. The content, based on national and international guidelines, is designed to provide guidance for health professionals who are providing care to children or adults with bronchiectasis.
Endorsed by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
Videos demonstrating airway clearance techniques.
Airway clearance (AC) techniques are standard treatment in people with bronchiectasis (TSANZ Bronchiectasis Guidelines) and an appropriate AC program should be prescribed by a physiotherapist trained in airway clearance.
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Brensocatib reduces exacerbations in bronchiectasis: WILLOW study
A novel anti-inflammatory treatment for bronchiectasis that targets neutrophils has shown promising results in a phase 2 trial. In findings presented at ATS 2020 virtual meeting, brensocatib, a reversible inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase-1 (DPP1 inhibitor) showed [...]
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is common in adults with bronchiectasis and may be linked to radiological findings indicative of poor lung function, a study reports. The study, “Vitamin D Deficiency and Radiological Findings in Adult Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis,” was [...]
LFA Action Plan
Lung Foundation Australia have recently updated their bronchiectasis action plan. This can be downloaded from: LFA Bronchiectasis Action Plan
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