Bronhiektazije: strokovne usmeritve za obravnavo na primarni, sekundarni in terciarni ravni
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Bronchiectasis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease characterized by acquired permanent dilatation of the large bronchi or bronchioles. It is considered a rare disease with a prevalence of 67 per 100,000 inhabitants. The characteristic symptoms include chronic cough, sputum production, and recurrent respiratory infections. Acute exacerbations are common, during which the patient produces abundant purulent sputum.The purpose of this document is to implement the international guidelines for bronchiectasis in Slovenian health care system. The document is meant to serve as an agreed approach to the management of patients with bronchiectasis at primary and specialist pulmonary levels in Slovenia.
Source: Slovenian Medical Journal
Authors: Mitja Košnik, Peter Kopač, Irena Šarc, Sabina Škrgat, Marija Iča Dolenšek, Natalija Edelbaher, Boris Greif, Frosina Ilovski, Biljana Knežević, Tatjana Kosten, Tadeja Kotar, Mateja Marc Malovrh, Tadeja Matos, Tina Morgan, Ilonka Osrajnik, Davorina Petek, Igor Požek, Tjaša Romih, Barbara Salobir, Katja Seme, Petra Svetina, Julij Šelb, Nina Špes, Tjaša Šubic
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408067066