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Do mucus-thinners help people with bronchiectasis?

Recent study shows these treatments are safe but may not reduce flare-ups. Read more about it here.

Get ready for Christmas with Breathing Matters

Santa runs, magical carols and ways to spread cheer and awareness while supporting us

2026 global adventure challenges!

Take on epic treks and cycling challenges, see the world differently, and support a cause you care about

How bacteria and iron can affect lung inflammation

BM-sponsored summer study explores how bacteria and iron interact to drive lung inflammation.

Guidelines challenged by new bronchiectasis study

Research shows patients with severe symptoms also benefit from azithromycin

New IPF treatment brings fresh hope

The first new IPF medication in over a decade gets US FDA approval

Thank you for making #Breathtember matter

Your support helped raise awareness, share life-saving facts, and shine a light on pulmonary fibrosis

A very merry Christmas concert

Join us for a magical evening of music and merriment, raising voices and funds for lung infections

Predicting the unpredictable

New research offers hope for predicting outcomes in scleroderma-related lung disease

The mental health burden of bronchiectasis

New research shows mental health challenges are linked to worse symptoms and hospitalisation risk

Hidden hazards in every breath

Tiny particles from brick kilns may be harming lungs long before symptoms appear

Brinsupri™: A new chapter in bronchiectasis care

First-ever Medicine for Bronchiectasis Approved in the US

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Where there's research there's hope

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