Transition of pediatric patients with bronchiectasis to adult medical care in the Northern Territory: A retrospective chart audit.

Background: Bronchiectasis is increasingly being recognized to exist in all settings with a high burden of disease seen in First Nations populations. With increasing numbers of pediatric patients with chronic illnesses surviving into adulthood, there is more awareness on examining the transition from pediatric to adult medical care services. We undertook a retrospective medical chart audit to describe what processes, timeframes, and supports were in place for the transition of young people (≥14 years) with bronchiectasis from pediatric to adult services in the Northern Territory (NT), Australia.

Utility of a personalised ronchiectasis ction anagement lan (BAMP) for children with bronchiectasis: protocol for a multicentre, double-blind parallel, superiority randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: Bronchiectasis is no longer considered rare or irreversible in children, yet it remains relatively under-researched and neglected in respiratory health globally. Bronchiectasis (including chronic suppurative lung disease) causes substantial morbidity for patients and significant impact on caregivers, especially during acute respiratory exacerbations. In other chronic respiratory diseases (eg, asthma), empowering consumers with an individualised plan for management of acute exacerbations improves clinical outcomes.

Perspective: Using Bronchiectasis Action Management Plans for Children With Bronchiectasis-Can It Improve Clinical Care?

While once thought to be rare, bronchiectasis has been increasing globally over the last 15 years. Bronchiectasis is a major contributor to chronic lung morbidity and mortality but remains a neglected disease in respiratory health globally. Currently, few high-level evidence-based management strategies are available for children with bronchiectasis.

Bronchoscopy contributes to the clinical management of indigenous children newly diagnosed with bronchiectasis.

Background: Some pediatric centers perform flexible bronchoscopy (FB) routinely when bronchiectasis is suspected. However, there are no published data evaluating this practice.

Objective: To evaluate the contribution of FB and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) to the initial management of children newly diagnosed with non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis.