‘Vascular Pruning’ Affects Lung Function in Smokers With Bronchiectasis
A recent study comparing computed tomography (CT) scan data found that smokers with bronchiectasis have a greater loss of blood vessels in the ... Read more
Updates
-
-
Pus in Sputum Associated with Disease-prone Bacteria in Bronchiectasis
The presence of pus (purulence) in sputum samples from bronchiectasis patients is associated with an imbalance in microbial communities and a higher prevalence ... Read more -
Certain Autoantibodies Linked to P. aeruginosa Infection in Bronchiectasis Patients, Study Suggests
Production of autoantibodies against a particular protein called bactericidal/permeability-increased protein (BPI) is strongly associated with chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in patients with bronchiectasis, a ... Read more -
New Probe Allows Safe, Easy Visualization of Infectious Bacteria in Lungs, Study Shows
A newly developed fluorescent probe allows the detection of infectious bacteria in human airways and lung’s air sacs within minutes, a study shows. This ... Read more -
B. bronchiseptica Infection Causes Varied Symptoms in Non-CF Bronchiectasis Patients, Case Series Shows
Infection with the bacterium Bordetella bronchiseptica can have varying symptoms and be difficult to eradicate in patients with non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis, a case series ... Read more
-
#NORDSummit – Major Issues on Table for Rare Disease Patients in US as Midterm Elections Approach
With the U.S. midterm elections now less than two weeks away, patient advocacy groups ... -
Benefits of Sinus Surgery in Bronchiectasis Patients Do Not Extend to Lung Function, Study Suggests
Endoscopic sinus surgery to relieve nasal inflammation in bronchiectasis patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) ... -
Incremental Shuttle Walk Test a Reliable Measure of Bronchiectasis Therapy Response, Study Suggests
Improvements in physical ability as seen with the incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) mirror pulmonary ... -
Concomitant Infection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Mycobacteria Worsens Bronchiectasis Symptoms, Study Reports
A Taiwanese study demonstrated that concomitant infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and nontuberculous mycobacteria leads to ... -
Advocacy Groups, Doctors Question Rising Prices of Rare Disease Treatments
Half a year has gone by since disgraced pharma executive Martin Shkreli was sentenced ... -
Bronchiectasis Patients Less Physically Active Than Healthy Peers, Study Reports
Patients with bronchiectasis are less physically active than their healthy peers, a finding that ...
Subscribe to our mailing list
Get regular updates delivered to your email box.
Thanks! Please check your email for a confirmation email.