Why you should read this article:

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To familiarise yourself with the investigations used to diagnose bronchiectasis

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To enhance your knowledge of what is involved in the management of bronchiectasis in adults

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To identify how you could improve your practice when caring for adult patients with bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a long-term respiratory disease in which there is permanent bronchial dilatation, and it is associated with recurrent cough, sputum production and respiratory tract infections. The incidence and prevalence of bronchiectasis is rising, but it can be challenging to identify and manage this disease. The British Thoracic Society published its latest guideline for bronchiectasis in adults in 2019. This article outlines the main recommendations of this guideline to enable nurses to provide evidence-based care for adult patients with bronchiectasis.