Background Active cycle breathing technique (ACBT), which includes cycle of breathing
control, thoracic expansion exercises and forced expiratory technique (FET), appears to …

The evidence-based British Thoracic Society (BTS) Guideline for pulmonary rehabilitation
(PR) in adults was published in 2013. 1 There is a strong evidence base for the benefits of …

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is a collective name given to a group of more than 190
species of Mycobacterium. The clinical presentation for most NTM infections is non-specific …

Background The adherence to and clinical efficacy of pulmonary rehabilitation in idiopathic
pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), particularly in comparison to people with chronic obstructive …

Chronic respiratory diseases (CRD), is a group of disorders, primarily chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease and asthma, which are characterized by high prevalence and disability …

Background Bronchiectasis is characterised by excessive sputum production, chronic
cough, and acute exacerbations and is associated with symptoms of dyspnoea and fatigue …

Introduction Low-and middle-income countries bear a disproportionately high burden of
global morbidity and mortality caused by chronic respiratory diseases. Pulmonary …

Bronchiectasis (BE) is a chronic condition characterized by airway dilation as a
consequence of a variety of pathogenic processes. It is often associated with persistent …

Bronchiectasis, due to its highly heterogenous nature, requires an individualised approach
to therapy. Patients experience symptoms and exacerbations driven by a combination of …

Bronchiectasis is a debilitating chronic suppurative airway disease that confers a substantial
burden globally. Despite the notable prevalence, research on bronchiectasis in mainland …