title: British Thoracic Society guideline for non-CF bronchiectasis.
abstract: The diagnosis, investigation and particularly management of bronchiectasis has been largely empirical and the subject of relatively few controlled clinical trials. There are no clear guidelines, although an Australian position statement has been published concerning bronchiectasis in children. The purposes of these guidelines were therefore threefold: (1) to identify relevant studies in non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis; (2) to provide guidelines on management based on published studies where possible or a consensus view; and (3) to identify gaps in our knowledge and identify areas for future study.
authors.affiliation: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY, UK. mark.pasteur@nnuh.nhs.uk
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Pasteur
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bilton
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Hill
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications; D003948:Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D019141:Respiratory System Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D019141:Respiratory System Agents