acute exacerbations

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 as ... Read more

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

Symptoms of Flares Distinct for Viruses and Bacteria, Study Finds

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Although the presence of virus or bacteria, or their combination, is associated with acute exacerbations in bronchiectasis patients, each of these microbes is linked to differing symptoms, a study found. These distinctions might ... Read more

August 15, 2019

More Studies Needed on Antibiotic Use in Children With Bronchiectasis, Review Finds

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A lack of data on the use of different antibiotics to treat and/or prevent acute exacerbations in children with bronchiectasis highlights the need for more research in this area, a ... 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 trial ... Read more