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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.
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
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
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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