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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 and ... Read more

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

Traction Bronchiectasis Is a Potential Indicator of Poor Prognosis in Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Study Finds

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A retrospective study of acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) patients found that traction bronchiectasis (TBE) may be associated with a poor prognosis and fatal AEP. The study, “Traction bronchiectasis on high-resolution ... Read more

May 11, 2017May 11, 2017

FACED Score Predicts Mortality, Disease Severity, Exacerbations in Bronchiectasis Patients

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The FACED score is a valuable tool to predict mortality, disease severity, and exacerbations in patients with bronchiectasis, according to new research. The study, “Latin America validation of FACED score ... Read more

November 8, 2016November 8, 2016

Study Review Shows Several Associations Between Bronchiectasis, COPD

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A recent study review published in the Chinese Medical Journal highlighted associations between bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The review, “Bronchiectasis As A Comorbidity Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: ... Read more

June 28, 2016June 28, 2016

Response to Bronchodilators in Patients with Bronchiectasis Linked to Worse Lung Function, Researchers Find

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A significant response to bronchodilator treatment in patients with bronchiectasis indicates worse lung function, according to new research. Scientists also noted that the risk for exacerbations tended to be lower in patients responding ... Read more