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Bronchiectasis Therapy
Studies from Winthrop University yield new data on bronchiectasis therapy
May 7th, 2008
Investigators publish new data in the report 'Bronchiectasis: new findings in the pathogenesis and treatment of this disease.' "Bronchiectasis is an under-appreciated cause of chronic lung disease in the USA. We highlight developments in diagnosis and treatment of this debilitating disease," scientists writing in the journal Current Opinion In Infectious Diseases report. "A possible link between gastroesophageal reflux and development of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease was highlighted. Reflux is more common in patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, and among those with established bronchiectasis more extensive disease was observed in...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-05-07)
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