This protocol addresses patients with bronchiectasis who experience breathlessness and/or impaired exercise capacity — a common and functionally significant presentation that warrants a structured, evidence-based response.
Current evidence supports a rehabilitative intervention targeting both physical and educational needs in this population. The educational component is tailored specifically to bronchiectasis, covering strategies relevant to the underlying airway condition.
We recommend that patients with breathlessness and/or impaired exercise capacity should be offered pulmonary rehabilitation.
DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01126-2025
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