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Review
. 2018 Sep 10:13:1649-1656.
doi: 10.2147/CIA.S143139. eCollection 2018.

Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the elderly: current perspectives

Tom M Quinn  1 , Adam T Hill  1
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Review

Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the elderly: current perspectives

Tom M Quinn et al. Clin Interv Aging. .

Abstract

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease with permanently damaged airways predisposing to recurrent respiratory tract infections. There is an increasing prevalence of bronchiectasis in the elderly, affecting approximately 10 patients per 1,000 population. Studies have shown that older, frailer patients tend to have a more severe and symptomatic disease, with those aged 80 and above with worse quality of life, increased hospitalization and increased mortality. These patients will be encountered by clinicians working in all aspects of elderly care. This review covers the various investigations and aspects of treatment for bronchiectasis and how they may be utilized in a more older and generally frailer population.

Keywords: geriatrics; microbiology; respiratory.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

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