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Panelists discuss how managing bronchiectasis exacerbations involves targeted antibiotics based on sputum cultures, augmenting mucus clearance with devices, and considering surgical intervention when medical management fails.
Clinical Brief: Approaches to Bronchiectasis Management Beyond Bronchodilators
Main Discussion Topics
Key Points for Physicians
Notable Insights
Patients may be unable to tolerate long-term antibiotics for conditions like MAI complex, making surgery an important consideration in treatment algorithms.
Clinical Significance
A comprehensive approach to bronchiectasis management should prioritize infection control and enhance mucus clearance, with bronchodilators playing a supporting rather than central role.