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Hospitalization markedly increases the costs of bronchiectasis care and management, especially in patients who experience flare-ups, a review of published studies shows. The study with that finding, “The economic ... Read more

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

Rare Tracheal Infection with Achromobacter in Bronchiectasis Patient Reported in Case Study

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A rare infection of the trachea with the bacteria Achromobacter xylosoxidans deteriorated the respiratory function of an idiopathic bronchiectasis patient, a case study reports. The U.K. case report “Achromobacter xylosoxidans in ... Read more

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Benefits of Sinus Surgery in Bronchiectasis Patients Do Not Extend to Lung Function, Study Suggests

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Endoscopic sinus surgery to relieve nasal inflammation in bronchiectasis patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) positively influences health-related quality of life but does not seem to improve lung function, a ... Read more

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Incremental Shuttle Walk Test a Reliable Measure of Bronchiectasis Therapy Response, Study Suggests

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Improvements in physical ability as seen with the incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) mirror pulmonary function improvements in bronchiectasis patients, a study reports, indicating that the test could serve as ... Read more

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018

Hyaluronic Acid Boosts Tolerance to Inhaled HS Therapy in Bronchiectasis Patients, Study Reports

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The mixture of 0.1% hyaluronic acid and 7% hypertonic saline (HS) can serve as an alternative inhalation therapy for bronchiectasis patients who are intolerant to 7% HS alone, a ... Read more

Posts by: Vijaya Iyer

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Bronchiectasis Care is Expensive, But Hospitalizations Significantly Add to Cost, Study Shows

Rare Tracheal Infection with Achromobacter in Bronchiectasis Patient Reported in Case Study

Benefits of Sinus Surgery in Bronchiectasis Patients Do Not Extend to Lung Function, Study Suggests

Incremental Shuttle Walk Test a Reliable Measure of Bronchiectasis Therapy Response, Study Suggests

Hyaluronic Acid Boosts Tolerance to Inhaled HS Therapy in Bronchiectasis Patients, Study Reports

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