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Lookup NU author(s): Professor Christopher WardORCiD, Dr James Lordan, Dr Robert Rutherford
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Bronchiectasis is a chronic debilitating condition with considerable phenotypic diversity. A vicious cycle of infection and inflammation exists in damaged airways with patients suffering from persistent cough, purulent sputum production, recurrent chest infections and general malaise. The associated burden of disease in terms of increased morbidity, reduced quality of life and the socioeconomic cost of long-term management is significant. Further research is essential to improve our understanding of the development and progression of this disease. This article reviews what is currently known about bronchiectasis, its pathophysiology, aetiology and management strategies.
Author(s): McDonnell MJ, Ward C, Lordan JL, Rutherford RM
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: QJM: An International Journal of Medicine
Year: 2013
Volume: 106
Issue: 8
Pages: 709-715
Print publication date: 30/05/2013
ISSN (print): 1460-2725
ISSN (electronic): 1460-2393
Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PRESS
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hct109
DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hct109