Respiratory and Physical Therapists Contributing to Comprehensive Bronchiectasis Care

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

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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

This is a video synopsis/summary of an Insights involving Mark Metersky, MD, FCCP, on the bronchiectasis management team.

While the overseeing physician directs evaluations and treatments, an integrated team approach is critical for optimizing bronchiectasis care. Respiratory therapists play vital roles teaching effective airway clearance techniques and devising regimens fitting patient lifestyles to promote adherence. Nurses also provide airway clearance education and self-management training. Physical therapists contribute through pulmonary rehabilitation for qualifying patients.

Infectious disease input helps guide complex infections like highly resistant organisms or unusual nontuberculous mycobacteria. Underlying disorders like cystic fibrosis or primary ciliary dyskinesia occur occasionally, requiring tailored approaches.

Access to genetic counseling is necessary when primary ciliary dyskinesia is suspected. Ultimately, an experienced coordinator facilitating communications/follow-up and assisting troubleshooting maximizes outpatient care quality. An integrated, multidisciplinary care team is essential for delivering comprehensive, high value bronchiectasis care.

Video synopsis is AI-generated and reviewed by AJMC® editorial staff.