Understanding the effects of Haemophilus influenzae colonization on bronchiectasis: a retrospective cohort study.

Seo-Hee YangMyung Jin SongYeon Wook KimByoung Soo KwonSung Yoon LimYeon-Joo LeeJong Sun ParkYoung-Jae ChoJae Ho LeeChoon-Taek LeeHyung-Jun Kim

Published in: BMC pulmonary medicine (2024)

H. influenzae colonization in bronchiectasis was associated with more severe disease and greater incidence of mild exacerbation, but not lung function and mortality. Attention should be paid to patients with bronchiectasis with H. influenzae colonization.

Keyphrases

cystic fibrosis
lung function
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
risk factors
air pollution
working memory
cardiovascular events
drug induced
mechanical ventilation