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Review
. 2017 Apr 20:6:527.
doi: 10.12688/f1000research.10613.1. eCollection 2017.

What's new in the management of adult bronchiectasis?

Usma Koser  1 , Adam Hill  1
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Review

What's new in the management of adult bronchiectasis?

Usma Koser et al. F1000Res. .

Abstract

Bronchiectasis is a heterogeneous, chronic condition with many aetiologies. It poses a significant burden on patients and healthcare practitioners and services. Clinical exacerbations often result in reduced quality of life, increased rate of lung function decline, increased hospitalisation, and mortality. Recent focus in respiratory research, guidelines, and future management options has improved this clinical field in evidence-based practice, but further work and phase III clinical trials are required. This article aims to summarise and explore advances in management strategies in recent years and highlight areas of research and future focus.

Keywords: Bronchiectasis; NCFB; Non-Cystic Fibrosis bronchiectasis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.

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