Due to their potent anti-inflammatory capacity (particularly in predominantly eosinophilic
inflammation) and immunosuppressive properties, inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are widely …

Background Bronchiectasis is characterised by excessive sputum production, chronic
cough, and acute exacerbations and is associated with symptoms of dyspnoea and fatigue …

Interest in bronchiectasis has increased over the past two decades, as shown by the
establishment of disease‐specific registries in several countries, the publication of …

This is the fourth version of the updated guidelines for the diagnosis and management of
asthma, developed by the Saudi Initiative for Asthma (SINA) group, a subsidiary of the Saudi …

Bronchiectasis occurs as a result of a vicious circle consisting of an impaired mucociliary
transport system, inflammation, and infection and repair of the airways. Damage to the …

The destruction of lung parenchyma caused by TB can result in pulmonary sequelae that are
classified as bronchiectasis due to traction (radiological sequelae), and bronchiectasis …

Pediatric non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis is characterized by endobronchial
suppuration, airway neutrophilic inflammation and poor mucus clearance and is associated …

Aim Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have progressively become a popular tool for
making optimal clinical decisions. The literature shows that the poor quality of CPGs can …

Currently, there is much controversy surrounding the therapeutic approach to pulmonary
function abnormalities in patients with bronchiectasis and, consequently, whether and when …

International guidelines on the treatment of bronchiectasis indicate that the use of inhaled
antibiotics is effective, especially in symptomatic chronic bronchial infection (CBI) due to …