Pulmonary aspiration of sinus secretions in patients with cystic fibrosis

ConclusionThis study provides direct evidence of aspiration of sinonasal secretions into the lungs of patients with CF and healthy adults in the recumbent position. The fact that both patients and controls aspirated secretions suggests that aspiration alone does not account for the pathogenesis of lung disease in CF patients.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - December 6, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Jacob Nelson, Peter Karempalis, Jordan Dunitz, Ryan Hunter, Holly Boyer Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research