DLCO predicts disease severity and mortality in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis

Conclusion: DLCO may be a significant predictor of radiological disease extent, disease severity and mortality in BR patients.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 30, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: McDonnell, M., O'Mahony, M., Breen, D., Gilmartin, J. J., O'Regan, A., Rutherford, R. Tags: 10.1 Respiratory Infections Source Type: research