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Bronchiectasis: A Complex, Heterogeneous Disease.

Miguel Angel Martínez-García¹, Casilda Olveira², Luis Máiz³

¹Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, España.

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|April 22, 2019

Summary

The traditional disease-centered approach to respiratory medicine is shifting towards personalized, patient-oriented care. This review examines the bronchiectasis syndrome as a complex, multidimensional condition, highlighting current knowledge and future directions.

Keywords:

Actividad biomarcador BSI Biomarker activity Clinical phenotypes Complejidad Complexity E-FACED Endotipos Endotypes FACED Fenotipos clínicos Gravedad Heterogeneidad Heterogeneity Impact Impacto Medicina personalizada Personalized medicine: BSI Severity

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Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine
Translational Medicine
Systems Biology

Background:

Traditional respiratory medicine often employs an Oslerian, disease-centric approach.
Lung diseases are increasingly recognized as complex and heterogeneous, necessitating a paradigm shift.
The concept of bronchiectasis as a syndrome is evolving.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current understanding of bronchiectasis as a multidimensional, systemic, and complex disease.
To explore recent advances and identify future research needs in bronchiectasis.
To propose tools for integrating a holistic view of bronchiectasis into clinical practice.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of bronchiectasis research.
Analysis of the shift from disease-centered to patient-centered medicine.
Synthesis of current knowledge and identification of knowledge gaps.

Main Results:

Bronchiectasis is increasingly viewed as a complex syndrome rather than a simple disease.
Significant advances have been made, but substantial areas for future research remain.
A multidimensional, systemic perspective is crucial for understanding bronchiectasis.

Conclusions:

The management of bronchiectasis requires a move towards personalized, precise, and patient-oriented strategies.
Further research is needed to fully characterize the heterogeneity of bronchiectasis.
Implementing holistic approaches and practical tools can enhance clinical care for bronchiectasis.