Overview

Lung Foundation Australia works to improve outcomes for children and adults living with bronchiectasis by investigating the cause, treatments and quality of care through the Australian Bronchiectasis Registry (ABR). The Registry, which has now reached 1,000 participants, collects data on people living with bronchiectasis to facilitate research and improve clinical management practices.

Finding information about bronchiectasis research and how to get involved can be challenging. To help keep you informed about opportunities, Lung Foundation Australia has developed the Bronchiectasis Research Consumer Network to connect people living with bronchiectasis to potential opportunities and to researchers.

If you would like to hear more about upcoming opportunities and how you can get involved, let us know by completing the form via the button below.

This condition can affect people of all ages, and can sometimes begin in childhood. Although the incidence is not accurately known, it is more common in women and the elderly and in certain ethnic groups such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

It’s important to know that each person may experience bronchiectasis differently. Having a regular airway clearance routine and responding early to flare-ups (exacerbations), generally helps to maintain a good outcome. Symptoms and quality of life are more likely to worsen if a person is not treated promptly, especially if they are experiencing a flare-up.