Investigation of dynamic hyperinflation and its relationship with exercise capacity in children with bronchiectasis
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DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26028
Abstract: Dynamic hyperinflation (DH) is a major contributor to exercise intolerance in patients with obstructive lung diseases. However, it has not been investigated in children with bronchiectasis (BE). We aimed to investigate dynamic ventilatory responses and… read more here.
Keywords: children bronchiectasis; capacity children; exercise capacity; dynamic hyperinflation ... See more keywords
Randomised controlled trial of nebulised gentamicin in children with bronchiectasis.
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15899
Abstract: AIM Following trials of inhaled antibiotics in adults, this study investigates the efficacy of nebulised gentamicin to improve respiratory function in children with bronchiectasis. METHODS This is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial of 12-week… read more here.
Keywords: gentamicin children; placebo; bronchiectasis; children bronchiectasis ... See more keywords
Health-related quality of life and psychological wellbeing are poor in children with bronchiectasis and their parents
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DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00063-2019
Abstract: Bronchiectasis is characterised by chronic wet cough, a cycle of inflammation, impaired mucociliary clearance, bacterial colonisation and infection [1]. People with bronchiectasis experience substantial disease burden, including recurrent hospitalisations and impaired quality of life (QoL)… read more here.
Keywords: psychological wellbeing; quality life; bronchiectasis; children bronchiectasis ... See more keywords
Barriers and facilitators of physical activity in children with bronchiectasis: Perspectives from children and parents
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.974363
Abstract: Background Current bronchiectasis management guidelines recommend regular physical activity but a large proportion of children with bronchiectasis do not meet public health recommendations which call for 60 min or more of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity… read more here.
Keywords: children bronchiectasis; activity children; perspectives children; physical activity ... See more keywords