Do Patients with Bronchiectasis Have an Increased Risk of Developing Lung Cancer? A Systematic Review.

Nadia CastaldoAlberto FantinMassimiliano Manera Vincenzo PatrunoGiulia SartoriErnesto Crisafulli

Published in: Life (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)

NCFB is associated with a higher risk of developing lung cancer than individuals without NCFB. This risk is higher for males, the elderly, and smokers, whereas concomitant COPD's effect is unclear.

Keyphrases

cystic fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
middle aged