Diagnosing and Understanding the Pathogenesis of Bronchiectasis

Pamela J. McShane, MD, explores the clinical manifestations of bronchiectasis, including productive chronic cough, hemoptysis, and recurrent respiratory infections, while emphasizing the importance of CT scans in revealing improper airway narrowing and addressing the misdiagnosis of COPD and asthma.

EP: 1.Overview of Bronchiectasis

EP: 2.Prognosis For Patients Diagnosed With Bronchiectasis

EP: 3.Indicators Leading to Bronchiectasis Testing and Diagnosis

EP: 4.Complications Associated With Bronchiectasis

EP: 5.Current Treatment Options For Bronchiectasis

EP: 6.Respiratory and Physical Therapists Contributing to Comprehensive Bronchiectasis Care

EP: 7.Key Areas of Research and Emerging Therapies In Bronchiectasis Treatment

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EP: 8.Diagnosing and Understanding the Pathogenesis of Bronchiectasis

EP: 9.Improving Long-Term Outlook: CT Scans and Underdiagnosis of Bronchiectasis

EP: 10.Bronchiectasis Exacerbation Management

EP: 11.Social Burden and Goals of Therapy for Patients with Bronchiectasis

EP: 12.Patient Specific Factors: Guiding Treatment in Bronchiectasis

EP: 13.Individualized Therapy for Specific Infections Associated with Bronchiectasis

EP: 14.Other Challenges With Bronchiectasis and Key Takeaways

EP: 15.Identifying Bronchiectasis: Key Clinical Presentations to Consider

EP: 16.Differentiating Bronchiectasis from COPD and Understanding Exacerbations

EP: 17.Long-Term Impact of Bronchiectasis Exacerbations: Disease Progression, Patient Outcomes, and Economic Burden

EP: 18.Managing Bronchiectasis: Treatment Goals, Outcome Measures, and Clinical Decision Resources

EP: 19.Addressing Knowledge Gaps and Treatment Strategies in Bronchiectasis

EP: 20.Challenges and Future Directions in Bronchiectasis Management

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