Insights into Personalised Medicine in Bronchiectasis
Clementine Fraser, Ricardo J. José
Abstract
Bronchiectasis is a heterogenous disease with multiple aetiologies resulting in inflammation and dilatation of the airways with associated mucus production and chronic respiratory infection. The condition is being recognised ever more frequently as the availability of computed tomography increases. It is associated with significant morbidity and healthcare-related costs. With new understanding of the disease process, varying endotypes, identification of underlying causes and treatable traits, the management of bronchiectasis can be increasingly personalised.
Topics & Concepts
BronchiectasisMedicineIntensive care medicineDiseaseHealth carePathologyInternal medicineLungEconomicsEconomic growthCystic Fibrosis Research AdvancesNeonatal Respiratory Health ResearchRespiratory viral infections research