Advancing Bronchiectasis Care in Adult Indigenous People – An Australian Rural and Remote Perspective Heraganahally, S.S., Howarth, T., Chen, W. et al. Advancing Bronchiectasis Care in Adult Indigenous People – An Australian Rural and Remote Perspective. Curr Pulmonol Rep 14, 29 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13665-025-00395-y
This review synthesizes the current literature and integrates insights from local and national experts to inform a culturally appropriate and clinically effective approach to bronchiectasis management in this population.
Recent findings highlight a high prevalence of bronchiectasis among Australian Indigenous adults (14.9 per 1,000). The Indigenous Bronchiectasis Assessment Scale (IBAS) may assist in evaluating disease burden. Key management strategies include patient education, airway clearance, smoking cessation, nutritional support, physical activity, and vaccination.
This report proposes a tailored clinical framework aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality in Indigenous adults with bronchiectasis.