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January 15, 2021January 15, 2021

Chronic Fungal Infection May Be Common in Non-CF Bronchiectasis

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Chronic infection by the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus occurs frequently among people with non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis and warrants routine monitoring, a study suggests. The study, “Sensitization to A.fumigatus in subjects ... Read more

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

NORD Seeks Speakers for 2021 Virtual ‘Living Rare, Living Stronger’ Forum

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The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is seeking individuals willing to share real-life experiences with rare diseases to speak at its upcoming virtual Living Rare, Living Stronger NORD ... Read more

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

Measuring Procalcitonin in Sputum May Help Manage Flare-ups

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Levels of procalcitonin, the precursor of the hormone calcitonin, are higher in samples of coughed-up mucus from people with bronchiectasis during episodes of acute flare-ups. These findings suggest procalcitonin ... Read more

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021

RHB-204, Oral Treatment for MAC Lung Infections, Put on FDA Fast Track

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given fast track designation to RedHill Biopharma’s RHB-204 as a potential first-line and stand-alone, oral treatment for lung infections caused by ... Read more

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021

Corticosteroid Use Higher in Children With Bronchiectasis Who Have Asthma

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Children with non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis are more likely be prescribed inhaled corticosteroids — medications normally used to treat asthma — to manage their disease when they have certain ... Read more

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

Hypertonic Saline May Boost Benefits of Airway Clearance Techniques in Children

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Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) incorporating the use of hypertonic saline solutions — solutions with a higher salt concentration than blood plasma — for nebulization can improve lung function and ... Read more

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020

Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) Linked to Disease Severity in Study

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People with bronchiectasis have lower-than-normal numbers of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in their blood, a study suggests. The results indicate a link between low EPC activity and greater disease ... Read more

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

Young Bronchiectasis Patients Less Prepared to Shift to Adult Healthcare, NZ Study Finds

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Young patients with non-CF bronchiectasis are less prepared than those with cystic fibrosis (CF) to transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services, a study in New Zealand has found. ... Read more

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

Savara Discontinues Apulmiq Program for NCFB Amid Cost-cutting Measures

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Savara Pharmaceuticals has discontinued its clinical program of the inhaled antibiotic formulation Apulmiq (ciprofloxacin) for the treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB). This decision comes with the announcement of ... Read more

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

Study Recommends Longer Rest Interval Between 6-min Walk Tests for Non-CF Bronchiectasis Patients

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Two consecutive six-minute walk tests (6MWT) — which measure the distance a patient can walk in that time to assess their exercise capacity — with the recommended rest interval ... Read more