Do Causes Influence Functional Aspects and Quality of Life in Patients with Nonfibrocystic Bronchiectasis?

Ádria Cristina da SilvaJessica de Campos MedeirosMonica Corso Pereira

Published in: Pulmonary medicine (2024)

Causes most identified were postinfections, CD, and COPD. Patients with COPD are older and have worse pulmonary function and more comorbidities. The most symptomatic patients are clinically and functionally more severe, besides having worse quality of life.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
lung function
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
cystic fibrosis
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
air pollution