July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

Bronchiectasis More Common in COPD Patients with Emphysema, Study Reports

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The prevalence of bronchiectasis is higher among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with predominant emphysema than those without emphysema, according to researchers. The study, “High prevalence of bronchiectasis in emphysema-predominant ... Read more

August 24, 2017August 24, 2017

Researchers Identify Novel Genetic Mutation in SERPINA1 Gene as Potential Cause of Bronchiectasis

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Italian researchers have associated a newly identified genetic variant of the gene SERPINA1 with bronchiectasis. Their study, “A New SERPINA-1 Missense Mutation Associated with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Bronchiectasis,” appeared in the journal ... Read more