The concern of doctors regarding the needs of patients has been the engine that has
allowed knowledge of bronchiectasis to have evolved so much in recent years. Specific
regulations, patient registries, training activities, and studies have been created that
increase both the degree of knowledge of the disease by all levels of health and the degree
of specific scientific evidence available.
However, from Chiesi we consider that there are many goals to be achieved in this disease whose
heterogeneity in its presentation and its frequent comorbidities make its management a challenge for the
professionals who treat them. Hence, we defend that work and cooperation are key to keep moving forward.
Our goal is to be part of the support that scientific societies, researchers and patients need so that the next decade means
the consolidation of knowledge about bronchiectasis. Only in this way will it be possible to standardize its management and
treatment and will it be possible to add scientific contributions that will allow the development of better technology and therapeutic arsenal
Bronchiectasis (BQ) is not a disease in itself, but the end stage of different diseases that have common treatment points. These are abnormal and irreversible dilatations of the bronchi with alteration of the ciliary epithelium, which can be localized or generalized.
In frequency, they are the third chronic inflammatory affectation of the airway, after asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and in close relationship with both.
Classically they have differentiated into:
The treatment of bronchiectasis (BQ) aims to improve the clinic and stop the progression. It is based on the treatment of etiology, acute and chronic infection, drainage of secretions and the treatment of complications.