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May 17, 2019May 17, 2019

Treatment Algorithm Centered on Chest Physiotherapy May Minimize Lung Function Decline, Study Says

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A treatment algorithm centered on the use of high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy may help minimize lung function decline, hospitalization rate, and the need for oral antibiotics among ... Read more

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019

Rare Diseases Constitute a ‘Public Health Issue,’ NCATS Director Warns

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With 250 rare diseases newly identified every year, scientists can barely keep up — even as the healthcare system fails millions of Americans whose rare diseases have already been ... Read more

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

N-acetylcysteine Potentially Beneficial for Bronchiectasis Patients, Trial Shows

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Treatment with N-acetylcysteine, a mucus-dissolving and anti-inflammatory agent, reduces the frequency of acute worsening episodes and improves the quality of life of patients with bronchiectasis, results from a randomized ... Read more

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

Incidence of Non-CF Bronchiectasis is Rising in Germany, Study Reports

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The incidence of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is rising in Germany, which necessitates a better understanding of the economic burden of the disease, a new study reports. The study, “Incidence ... Read more

April 25, 2019

Bronchiectasis and COPD Patients in US Face High Financial Burden, Study Says

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The financial burden associated with healthcare costs is relatively high for U.S. patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchiectasis, especially for those who are affected by both ... Read more

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

Nonprofit Group Works to Raise Rare Disease Awareness in India

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With an estimated 1.37 billion inhabitants, India will likely surpass China in five years as the world’s most populous country. That also means it will have more rare-disease patients ... Read more

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019

Nucala Can Help Manage Symptoms of Severe Eosinophilic Asthma with Bronchiectasis, Pilot Study Shows

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Nucala (mepolizumab) can help manage the respiratory symptoms of patients with severe uncontrolled asthma and diagnosed bronchiectasis, results from a pilot study show. This finding suggests that targeting the signaling ... Read more

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

Common Allergens Linked to Poorer Lung Function in Non-CF Bronchiectasis

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Patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis across the world have high rates of sensitization to airborne allergens, namely house dust mite and the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, a new study shows. As ... Read more

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Vitamin D Deficiency Can Predict Severity of Bronchiectasis, Study Says

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The majority of patients with bronchiectasis are deficient in vitamin D, a feature that was found to be correlated with bronchiectasis clinical and radiological severity, a study shows. The study, “Vitamin D ... Read more

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

More than Half of Bronchiectasis Patients Have Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Study Finds

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Up to 62 percent of adults with bronchiectasis also have chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), which is associated with poorer quality of life, a greater degree of disease severity, and more ... Read more

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