Geographic variation in the aetiology, epidemiology and microbiology of bronchiectasis

R Chandrasekaran, M Mac Aogáin, JD Chalmers… - BMC pulmonary …, 2018 - Springer
Bronchiectasis is a disease associated with chronic progressive and irreversible dilatation of
the bronchi and is characterised by chronic infection and associated inflammation. The …

The biology of pulmonary exacerbations in bronchiectasis

F Amati, E Simonetta, A Gramegna… - European …, 2019 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Bronchiectasis is a heterogeneous chronic disease. Heterogeneity characterises
bronchiectasis not only in the stable state but also during exacerbations, despite evidence …

Aetiology and prognosis of community-acquired pneumonia at the Adult University Teaching Hospital in Zambia

LM Ziko, TW Hoffman, S Fwoloshi, D Chanda… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a frequent cause of death worldwide,
and in sub-Saharan Africa particularly. Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) and …

Worldwide clinical practices in perioperative antibiotic therapy for lung transplantation

B Coiffard, E Prud'Homme, S Hraiech, N Cassir… - BMC pulmonary …, 2020 - Springer
Background Infection is the most common cause of mortality within the first year after lung
transplantation (LTx). The management of perioperative antibiotic therapy is a major issue …

Exploring the appropriateness of prescribing practice of inhaled pharmacotherapy among Aboriginal Australians in the Top End Northern Territory of Australia: a …

S Heraganahally, TP Howarth… - BMJ Open …, 2023 - bmjopenrespres.bmj.com
Background Aboriginal Australians are reported to have a high burden of chronic airway
diseases. However, prescribing patterns and related outcomes of airway directed inhaled …

Is there a correlation between new scoring systems and systemic inflammation in stable bronchiectasis?

H Coban, AC Gungen - Canadian respiratory journal, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Aim. The present study aimed to investigate the relation between FACED and BSI scores,
which were developed to measure the severity of bronchiectasis, and systemic inflammation …

Noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children and adolescents: Follow‐up over a decade

N Ullmann, F Porcaro, F Petreschi… - Pediatric …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) is still considered an “orphan
disease” in pediatric age. Objective: The study describes the clinical and functional features …

Assessing effects of inhaled antibiotics in adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis––experiences from recent clinical trials

S Paredes Aller, AL Quittner, MA Salathe… - Expert review of …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) results from a permanent and
progressive destruction of the airways leading to poor lung function. NCFB is characterized …

Suspecting non‐cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: What the busy primary care clinician needs to know

DJ Maselli, B Amalakuhan, H Keyt… - International Journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Aims Non‐cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) is a chronic, progressive respiratory
disorder characterised by irreversibly and abnormally dilated airways, persistent cough …

[HTML][HTML] Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Oxidant Properties of N-Acetylcysteine: A Fresh Perspective

P Santus, JC Signorello, F Danzo, G Lazzaroni… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) was initially introduced as a treatment for mucus reduction and
widely used for chronic respiratory conditions associated with mucus overproduction …