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September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

E-cigarette Use Linked to Bronchiectasis in 3 Cases, Report Suggests

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Use of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, is strongly suspected to have led to bronchiectasis in three young patients, according to a recent report. The use of e-cigarettes has not yet ... Read more

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

Brensocatib Significantly Lowers Flare Risk in Non-CF Bronchiectasis, Trial Shows

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Treatment with brensocatib significantly and safely extended the time to a first exacerbation and lowered flare rates in people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE), results from a Phase 2 trial show. ... Read more

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

Bronchiectasis Aggravates Asthma Outcomes, Review Study Finds

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People with asthma who also have bronchiectasis are at greater risk of severe disease and exacerbations, and more likely to be admitted to the hospital, compared with patients without bronchiectasis, ... Read more

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

Case Study Reports COVID-19 Plus Rare Bacterial Infection in Bronchiectasis Patient

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The presence of a rare bacterial infection plus COVID-19 was described for the first time in a young bronchiectasis patient with vitamin D3 deficiency, a case study reported. The patient was ... Read more

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

Same But Different Photo Contest Celebrates People With Rare Diseases

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Same But Different, a U.K. nonprofit that uses the arts to bring communities together, is holding a calendar photography competition to raise awareness for rare diseases. Under the theme “A ... Read more

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Analysis Links Pneumonia With Bronchiectasis to Less Mortality, More Infections

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People with bronchiectasis who acquire pneumonia in the community have fewer co-existing medical conditions and lower in-hospital mortality — but spend more time hospitalized and experience more Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections ... Read more

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Protein May Help Monitor Inflammation During, After Bronchiectasis Exacerbations

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Levels of the inflammatory molecule interleukin-17a (IL-17a) are increased during and after severe exacerbations of bronchiectasis, indicating that it might be an effective marker of systemic inflammation in these patients, a ... Read more

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

Xperiome Platform Aims to Streamline Searches for Rare Diseases, Gain Patient Input

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Raremark, an online rare disease patient community, has launched a digital platform called Xperiome, aimed at streamlining the search for new medicines for rare disorders and incorporating more patient input ... Read more

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020

Inflammatory Biomarkers Linked to More Severe Disease in COPD With Bronchiectasis

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People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have higher levels of inflammatory biomarkers if they also have bronchiectasis, or damage to the lung’s airways, according to a new study. Such ... Read more

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

Dry Powder Inhaled Antibiotics Safe, Effective for Bronchiectasis, Study Suggests

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Inhaled antibiotics in dry powder formulations are safe and effective in people with bronchiectasis, a study suggests. The study, “Inhaled Dry Powder Antibiotics in Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: Efficacy and ... Read more