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Bacterial biofilms are associated with a wide range of infections, from those related to
exogenous devices, such as catheters or prosthetic joints, to chronic tissue infections such …

CT scanning can also aid in identifying an aetiology of bronchiectasis eg Allergic
bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), primary …

Bronchiectasis in adults is a chronic disorder associated with poor quality of life and frequent
exacerbations in many patients. There have been no previous international guidelines. The …

Rationale: There are no risk stratification tools for morbidity and mortality in bronchiectasis.
Identifying patients at risk of exacerbations, hospital admissions, and mortality is vital for …

Bronchiectasis refers to abnormal dilatation of the bronchi. Airway dilatation can lead to
failure of mucus clearance and increased risk of infection. Pathophysiological mechanisms …

Rationale: Sputum neutrophil elastase and serum desmosine, which is a linked marker of
endogenous elastin degradation, are possible biomarkers of disease severity and …

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetically heterogeneous recessive disorder of motile
cilia that leads to oto-sino-pulmonary diseases and organ laterality defects in approximately …

There is renewed interest in non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, which is a cause of
significant morbidity in adults and can be diagnosed by high-resolution chest computed …

Formerly regarded as a rare disease, bronchiectasis is now increasingly recognised and a
renewed interest in the condition is stimulating drug development and clinical research …