Links to further information:
http://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-topics/bronchiectasis/
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a lung condition characterised by the inability to clear mucus from the lungs.
This can cause a chronic cough as well as lead to lung infections. Effective management of bronchiectasis involves taking medication appropriately, physiotherapy exercises, and healthy lifestyle choices such as eating well and stopping smoking.
Key Points:
- Learn about bronchiectasis to help make sense of your condition
- Form a good partnership with your doctor and other members of your healthcare team
- Learn tips for coping with breathing problems
- Make healthy lifestyle choices for your physical and emotional wellbeing
- Get support from other people suffering from bronchiectasis or similar lung conditions
Overview
In this section you will find some useful webpages to help you learn about bronchiectasis.
 | Bronchiectasis at a Glance | Asthma Foundation (NZ) | |
| Bronchiectasis in Children | Kids Health | |
| What is Bronchiectasis? | Patient UK | |
 | Bronchiectasis Video | Faultline Productions | |
| Maori | |||
Symptoms, Tests & Diagnosis
In this section you will find information to help you recognise the signs of bronchiectasis.
| Bronchiectasis: What are the symptoms? | Best Health - UK | |
 | Does Your Child Cough? | Asthma Foundation (NZ) | 2 Pages |
| Easy to Read | |||
What can I do? - Self help measures
Regular exercise, good nutrition, and quitting smoking are important for managing bronchiectasis.
| Attend a self management programme | Health Navigator NZ | |
| Exercise & The Lungs | British Lung Foundation | |
| Healthy Eating & Your Lungs | British Lung Foundation | |
| Smoking & Your Lungs | British Lung Foundation | |
Treatments & Medication
Learn about effective treatment for bronchiectasis and the appropriate use of antibiotics.
| Bronchiectasis: What treatments work? | Best Health - UK | |
| Taking Antibiotics | British Lung Foundation | |
Clinical Resources
Resources for improving clinical practice including clinical guidelines and educational tools.
| Using Nebulisers Safely, Jul 2008 |  | 2 Pages |
| Clinical Guideline: Bronchiectasis - Acute Respiratory Exacerbation, Aug 2008 | Starship Childrens Health | 4 Pages |
Support
Support groups around the country for people with lung conditions.
| Respiratory Support Groups | Asthma Foundation (NZ) | |
Want to Learn More?
Respiratory services and links to other respiratory-related websites that might be of interest.
| NZ Respiratory Services |  | |
| Links - Respiratory-Related Websites | Asthma Foundation (NZ) | |
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