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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Respiratory follow up for Aboriginal children
Respiratory follow-up to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children: twelve key steps. Pamela Laird et al. Open AccessPublished:August 05, 2021DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100239 Aboriginal children have higher rates of hospitalisation for acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRI) and experience [...]
Improving Aboriginal Children’s Lung Health
Free training module for paediatric respiratory disease Chronic respiratory disease is prevalent among Aboriginal children but most doctors never had the opportunity to learn about Aboriginal paediatric lung health or were given tools to take [...]
Bronchiectasis in the Northern Territory, Australia
Bronchiectasis among Australian Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal patients in the regional and remote population of the Northern Territory of Australia Purpose: Chronic respiratory disorders are highly prevalent among Australian Aboriginal people living in the Top End Health [...]
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