British Thoracic Society guideline for non-CFbronchiectasis. (13th July 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pasteur, M C; Bilton, D; Hill, A T
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 65(2010)Supplement 1
• Page Start: i1
• Page End: i58
• Publication Date: 2010-07-13
• Subjects: Bronchiectasis; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thx.2010.136119
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : The diagnosis, investigation and particularly management of bronchiectasis has been largely empirical and the subject of relatively few controlled clinical trials. There are no clear guidelines, although an Australian position statement has been published concerning bronchiectasis in children. The purposes of these guidelines were therefore threefold: (1) to identify relevant studies in non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis; (2) to provide guidelines on management based on published studies where possible or a consensus view; and (3) to identify gaps in our knowledge and identify areas for future study.