Table 3—

Core category: physical and psychosocial impact of bronchiectasis

Physical impact subcategoriesReduced ability to do house work, reduced ability to do leisure activities
Psychosocial impact subcategoriesDepression, worry, annoyance, fear, nervousness, embarrassment, reduced confidence, low self-esteem, poor self-image, relocation, difficulty in planning events, altered relationships with family and work colleagues, increased time off work for hospital appointments and illness, increased holiday insurance