A systematic literature review of the clinical and socioeconomic burden of bronchiectasis.

James D ChalmersMarcus Alexander MallPamela J McShaneKim G NielsenMichal ShteinbergSean D SullivanSanjay Haresh Chotirmall

Published in: European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society (2024)

Bronchiectasis causes significant clinical and socioeconomic burden. Disease-modifying therapies that reduce symptoms, improve quality of life and reduce both healthcare resource utilisation and overall costs are needed. Further systematic analyses of specific aetiologies and paediatric disease may provide more insight into unmet therapeutic needs.

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