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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LFA Action Plan
Lung Foundation Australia have recently updated their bronchiectasis action plan. This can be downloaded from: LFA Bronchiectasis Action Plan
COVID 19 Resources from LFA
Lung Foundation Australia have excellent COVID 19 resources on their website collated from information provided by the Australian Government Department of Health and leading respiratory experts. Click here for more information. LFA - COVID 19 [...]
COVID-19 and Bronchiectasis
Interview with Infectious diseases expert, Prof James Chalmers. Patient: I am a patient with bronchiectasis. Am I at more risk of getting COVID-19 than somebody who doesn't have bronchiectasis? Prof Chalmers: No - the infection can [...]
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