Symptoms alone could guide bronchiectasis treatment A multinational study of more than 9,000 patients has found that symptoms alone can predict future exacerbations in bronchiectasis, potentially expanding treatment eligibility beyond current guideline recommendations. The research, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine [link here], challenges existing guidelines that limit long-term macrolide therapy to patients experiencing three or more […]
The World Bronchiectasis Conference 2026 is being held in Hannover, Germany from June 24th to June 27th. “We are delighted to invite you to the 9th World Bronchiectasis Conference, taking place on 24–27 June 2026 in Hannover, Germany. Ten years after hosting the inaugural conference in 2016, we are excited to return to where it all
The PCD Annual Research Meeting is scheduled to take place in Amsterdam on 26th September 2025. This important event is jointly organised by BEAT-PCD (Better Experimental Approaches to Treat Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia) and ERN-Lung (European Reference Network for Rare Respiratory Diseases). The meeting brings together a vibrant and multidisciplinary network of researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals
World NTM Day is on Monday 4th August Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections can affect a wide range of individuals, but certain groups are at higher risk. Understanding these risk factors can help in early diagnosis and management of NTM infections. On this World NTM Awareness Day, let’s spread awareness about NTM infections, encourage early detection,
World Bronchiectasis Day is on 1st July 2025. This is an important global initiative to raise awareness of bronchiectasis and improve the understanding, diagnosis and management of this condition, while supporting those living with bronchiectasis. This free online event, held by the European Lung Foundation, is an opportunity to ask questions to patients and experts
The 8th World Bronchiectasis Conference is being held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from July 14th – 17th, 2025 at the Advanced Engineering Building at University of Queensland and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The focus of the conference is the diverse nature of bronchiectasis aetiology, management and care and working together to develop inclusive
The 7th World Bronchiectasis Conference is being held in Dundee, Scotland, from July 4th – 6th 2024. The venue for the conference is – University of Dundee, Dalhousie Building. The conference program has been designed to fulfil the educational and updating needs of the professions operating in the following specialities: Infectious diseases Paediatrics Respiratory Medicine
The 7th World Bronchiectasis Conference will be held in Dundee Scotland from July 4th – 6th 2024. Topics will include: Aetiology and Physiopathology (including inflammation, genomics etc) Comorbidities and overlaps (including CF, COPD etc) Epidemiology and Registries Exacerbations Imaging NTM Infections (including ABP, Pseudomonas, Hemophilus etc) PCD Precision Medicine Respiratory Physiotherapy and Airway Clearance Treatments
A new website, called Strong Lungs, has been launched that is specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with bronchiectasis. The website, developed in collaboration with local communities in Danila Dilba in Darwin and Maningrida in Arnhem Land, includes nine health education videos. These videos have been translated into several local languages –
Medical management of bronchiectasis: more MDT would help Patients with bronchiectasis may be missing out on some aspects of best practice care, according to a Melbourne study. The retrospective review of 145 patients with bronchiectasis managed in the general respiratory clinic at the Royal Melbourne Hospital between 2015 and 2016 found many aspects of patient
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