Radiologic Characteristics of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Infection in Patients with Bronchiectasis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00408-020-00371-0
Abstract: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary disease (NTM-pd) commonly complicates bronchiectasis. However, clinical and radiological features of NTM-pd and bronchiectasis are very similar. We aimed to develop a radiologic prediction tool for bronchiectasis to identify NTM-pd. We reviewed… read more here.
Keywords: bronchiectasis; tuberculous mycobacteria; patients bronchiectasis; infection ... See more keywords
Adult Patients With Bronchiectasis: A First Look at the US Bronchiectasis Research Registry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2016.10.055
Abstract: Objectives We sought to describe the characteristics of adult patients with bronchiectasis enrolled in the US Bronchiectasis Research Registry (BRR). Methods The BRR is a database of patients with non‐cystic‐fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) enrolled at 13… read more here.
Keywords: bronchiectasis; research registry; bronchiectasis research; patients bronchiectasis ... See more keywords
Comorbidities and mortality risk factors for patients with bronchiectasis
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DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2021.1886084
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Comorbidities in patients with bronchiectasis are common and have a significant impact on clinical outcomes, contributing to lower quality of life, lung function, and exacerbation frequency. At least 13 comorbidities have been associated… read more here.
Keywords: bronchiectasis; patients bronchiectasis; risk factors; mortality ... See more keywords
Mortality and comorbidities in patients with bronchiectasis over a 3-year follow-up
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032537
Abstract: To identify the risk factors associated with all-cause mortality in patients with noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB). This prospective cohort study included 120 adult patients with NCFB, who were regularly treated at a specialized outpatient clinic… read more here.
Keywords: comorbidities patients; bronchiectasis year; mortality; mortality comorbidities ... See more keywords
Utility of routine screening for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in patients with bronchiectasis
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DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2019-214195
Abstract: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a cause of bronchiectasis. Guidelines for bronchiectasis from the British Thoracic Society do not recommend to routinely test patients for AATD. In contrast, guidelines for AATD recommend routine screening. This… read more here.
Keywords: patients bronchiectasis; alpha antitrypsin; utility routine; antitrypsin deficiency ... See more keywords
‘The likes of me running and walking? No chance’: Exploring the perceptions of adult patients with bronchiectasis towards exercise
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DOI: 10.1177/17423953221108223
Abstract: Objective: To explore the views and experiences of adult patients with bronchiectasis towards exercise. Methods: Semi-structured interviews with ten patients with bronchiectasis were conducted to explore perceptions of exercise, potential barriers and facilitators of exercise.… read more here.
Keywords: adult patients; bronchiectasis towards; towards exercise; patients bronchiectasis ... See more keywords
Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with bronchiectasis: a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1183/1393003.congress-2017.oa4668
Abstract: Background: A home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (HBPR) is a promising alternative to help patients overcome the barriers that cause lack of adherence in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). However, HBPR has not yet been investigated in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: pulmonary rehabilitation; home based; patients bronchiectasis; based pulmonary ... See more keywords
Pulmonary rehabilitation in bronchiectasis: a propensity-matched study
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01264-2018
Abstract: International guidelines recommend pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with bronchiectasis, supported by small trials and data extrapolated from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, it is unknown whether real-life data on completion rates and response to… read more here.
Keywords: pulmonary rehabilitation; patients bronchiectasis; copd; rehabilitation ... See more keywords
Pulmonary Exacerbations in Insured Patients with Bronchiectasis Over 2 Years
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DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00021-2023
Abstract: Patients with bronchiectasis experience persistent symptoms and frequent pulmonary exacerbations; this study investigated the frequency of exacerbations and all-cause hospitalisation.This longitudinal, retrospective, claims database study (IBM® MarketScan®), identified patients aged ≥18 years from 1 July 2015… read more here.
Keywords: bronchiectasis; exacerbations insured; insured patients; patients bronchiectasis ... See more keywords
Clinical characteristics of patients with bronchiectasis with nontuberculous mycobacterial disease in Mainland China: a single center cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06917-8
Abstract: The diagnosis and treatment of patients with bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) pulmonary disease are challenging issues and the treatment is also prolonged and depends on the species. There is limited information on patients with… read more here.
Keywords: patients bronchiectasis; pulmonary disease; mainland china; patients ntm ... See more keywords
Features of osteoporosis in male patients with bronchiectasis, a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-22-887
Abstract: Background Osteoporosis increases the burden and disease related adverse events of comorbidities in some chronic disease. The relationships between osteoporosis and bronchiectasis are not fully understood. This cross-sectional study explores the features of osteoporosis in… read more here.
Keywords: bronchiectasis; sectional study; osteoporosis; cross sectional ... See more keywords