Opinion|Videos|August 1, 2024

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

Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, MHS, provides clinical insights on resources and factors that inform the treatment of patients with bronchiectasis.

Video content above is prompted by the following questions:

  • How do treatment goals and outcome measures for bronchiectasis differ from those of COPD, particularly regarding FEV and exacerbation rates?
  • In the absence of U.S.-based treatment guidelines, what resources do you use to make clinical decisions for bronchiectasis management?

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