CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Presidential Honor Lecture

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Dr. Anne O'Donnell, a specialist in bronchiectasis and related conditions, gave a lecture on the diagnosis and management of bronchiectasis at a medical conference. Bronchiectasis is a condition in which the airways become permanently widened and are prone to infection. Dr. O'Donnell emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and discussed various diagnostic and treatment strategies. She highlighted the need for education and shared decision making with patients, as well as the importance of addressing the underlying causes of the condition, such as genetic disorders or immune deficiencies. Dr. O'Donnell also discussed the use of airway clearance techniques and anti-inflammatory therapies, including the use of macrolide antibiotics. She mentioned the potential benefits of targeted maintenance antibiotics and the role of surgery in select patients. Additionally, she touched on emerging areas of research, including the role of the microbiome and individualized treatment based on specific patient characteristics. Overall, Dr. O'Donnell emphasized the need for a comprehensive and personalized approach to the management of bronchiectasis.

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Category Bronchiectasis and CF

Session ID 2203

Speaker Anne O'Donnell

Track Chest Infections

Keywords

bronchiectasis

diagnosis

management

early diagnosis

treatment strategies

education

underlying causes

airway clearance techniques

anti-inflammatory therapies