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The article offers clinical information on bronchiectasis, an abnormal and permanent dilatation and distortion of the bronchi. Bronchiectasis is causes by the recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways. Its symptoms include chronic cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, weight loss and pleuritic chest pain, among others. The diagnosis, differential diagnosis and therapeutic management of bronchiectasis are also discussed.

The article offers insights on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations. The British National Institute for Clinical Excellence defines an exacerbation as a sustained worsening of the patient's symptoms, which include increasing cough. More than 10% of acute medical admissions are accounted for by COPD exacerbations. It cites the importance of patient education on determining an exacerbation and how to deal with it.

The article focuses on the use of spirometry in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. The primary cause of COPD is cigarette smoking. The role of nurses is significant to the management of respiratory conditions. Chronic cough is one of the symptoms of COPD. Volumes of air breathed in and out is being measured in spirometry.

Discusses the mucolytic therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Description and symptoms of COPD; Causes of COPD; Information on the therapeutic mechanism of mucolytics.