Neutrophilic inflammation in bronchiectasis
Noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, hereafter referred to as bronchiectasis, is a chronic, progressive lung disease that can affect people of all ages. Patients with clinically significant bronchiectasis have chronic cough and sputum production, as well ...
James D. Chalmers +6 more
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Identification of a Novel <i>DNAAF3</i> Variant in a 54-Year-Old Patient With Newly Diagnosed Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). [PDF]
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare and heterogeneous inherited disease characterized by impaired mucociliary clearance. Patients with PCD typically present with recurrent respiratory infections resulting in the development of bronchiectasis. Even though awareness of the disease has increased over the years, PCD remains underdiagnosed.
Wirtz MM +5 more
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Interrater Reliability of a Modified Bronchoscopy Scoring Tool in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
ABSTRACT Background Flexible bronchoscopy (FB) is widely used in the management of children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to visualize airway abnormalities, assess inflammation and detect infection. While previous scoring systems have been proposed to quantify visual airway findings in general pediatric populations, no standardized tool exists for ...
Alexandra Bosetti +5 more
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Occult bronchiectasis presenting as streptokinase-induced haemoptysis
Sheila O’Reilly +2 more
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Long-term, low-dose erythromycin in bronchiectasis subjects with frequent infective exacerbations [PDF]
David J. Serisier, Megan Martin
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Impact of Elexacaftor‐Tezacaftor‐Ivacaftor on Quality of Life in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
ABSTRACT Objectives CFTR modulators have revolutionized cystic fibrosis (CF) management by targeting the defective protein rather than its consequences. Their impact on quality of life (QoL) have been studied in numerous trials, but few data are available on QoL in patients receiving Elexacaftor‐Tezacaftor‐Ivacaftor (ETI), notably in children given its
Sara Kümmerli +6 more
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Surgical management of bronchiectasis: analysis and short-term results in 238 patients [PDF]
Kunter Balkanli +6 more
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ABSTRACT Question Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects > 11,300 people in the UK and is characterized by thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, leading to recurrent infections, inflammation, and progressive respiratory decline. Chest physiotherapy remains a cornerstone of airway clearance; however, many people with CF (pwCF) find it burdensome and time‐consuming ...
Emily Taylor +36 more
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The effect of sinus surgery on the development of asthma and bronchiectasis in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis [PDF]
Arnaud Wautlet +16 more
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ABSTRACT A major consequence of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is pulmonary hypertension (PH), which raises morbidity and mortality rates. This study assessed biomarker profiles, clinical characteristics and diagnostic efficacy of important coagulation and inflammatory markers in AECOPD patients who have varying ...
Yingjun Huang +7 more
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