Impact of co-morbidities on disease severity and risk of mortality in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis

Conclusion: Comorbidities are frequent in BR and may negatively influence survival. A disease-specific comorbidity index may complement the BSI in assessing mortality risk.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 30, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: McDonnell, M., Fardon, T., Rutherford, R., Chalmers, J. Tags: 10.1 Respiratory Infections Source Type: research