Opinion|Videos|August 1, 2024

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

An expert on bronchiectasis describes the extensive impact of exacerbations on patients’ lives and the health care system.

Video content above is prompted by the following questions:

  • What is the long-term impact of bronchiectasis exacerbations on disease progression, patient morbidity, mortality, and quality of life?
  • What is the economic impact of exacerbations on the healthcare system and on patients with bronchiectasis?

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