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Talk to Your DoctorPrepare for your upcoming doctor visits.

Getting ready to talk with your doctor? We have tools to help with that.

It can be tough to remember exactly what to talk about at the doctor’s office. To ensure you cover everything, it can be helpful to use the resources below and have them with you at your next appointment.

Understanding BE Brochure

Use this brochure to gain a deeper understanding of bronchiectasis (BE) and its impact on your lungs, along with tips, tools, and important questions to ask your doctor.

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BE Symptom Snapshot Tool

Use this tool to help you keep track of when your BE symptoms get worse so you can talk to your doctor about possible BE flares and how you’ve been doing between appointments.

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Doctor Discussion Guide

Use these important questions about BE as a guide to prepare for your next doctor’s appointment.

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Hear from bronchiectasis experts.

Watch as a person with BE responds to a specialist’s perspective on the importance of making patients feel seen and heard.

Speakers: Joseph Khabbaza, MD; Jodi, person living with BE

Locate a specialist or bronchiectasis health center.

Some doctors see more patients with BE than others. That’s why it may be helpful to find a specialist—such as a pulmonologist—or a BE health center that has experience with BE.

Below are links to help you find BE care near you:

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Important questions for your next doctor’s visit

General BE questions:

  • Living with BE makes me feel (describe your feelings). BE makes it hard to (describe an activity). What can I do differently to manage my BE?
  • How often should I check in with you, and how often do I need to schedule follow-up visits?
  • What are our goals? What will we measure to track how I’m doing?
  • Are there any dietary changes I should consider to help manage my symptoms?

Questions about BE flares:

  • I think I’ve had about (insert number) BE flares since my last visit. Is there anything I can do to help reduce them?
  • I seem to have BE flares when (insert triggers), and it forces me to (insert how you cope). Is there anything we can do to manage my condition?
  • What can I do if my BE flares are starting to happen more often?
  • Are there any specific triggers or factors that increase my risk of BE flares?

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