What is the FDA approved drug for bronchiectasis?
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For decades, patients with bronchiectasis relied solely on supportive care and antibiotics, with no therapy specifically approved to target the underlying disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a historic decision on August 12, 2025, by approving Brinsupri (brensocatib), the first medication specifically indicated to treat non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis.