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. 2012 Nov;73(5):249-57.
doi: 10.4046/trd.2012.73.5.249. Epub 2012 Nov 30.

Bronchiectasis

Changhwan Kim  1 , Dong-Gyu Kim
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Bronchiectasis

Changhwan Kim et al. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul). 2012 Nov.

Abstract

The frequency of diagnosing bronchiectasis is increasing around the world. Cystic fibrosis is the most common inherited cause of bronchiectasis, but there is increasing recognition of significant numbers of patients with bronchiectasis from various causes. With increasing awareness of bronchiectasis, a significant number of research, concerning the causes and treatments, were published over the past few years. Investigation of the underlying cause of bronchiectasis is the most important key to effective management. The purpose of this report is to review the immunological abnormalities that cause bronchiectasis in those that the cystic fibrosis has been excluded, identify the available evidences of current management, and discuss several controversies in the treatment of this disorder.

Keywords: Bronchiectasis; Etiology; Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes; Therapeutics.

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