Bronchiectasis secondary prevention

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Overview

To reduce the impact of the disease, patients can treat acute exacerbations effectively, use prophylactic treatment when needed, lead a healthy lifestyle, and do physiotherapy.

Bronchiectasis Secondary Prevention

• Lead a healthy lifestyle

• Smoking cessation
• Exercise
• Proper nutrition

• Treat acute exacerbations
• Use prophylactic treatment when needed
• Physiotherapy