Impact of comorbid bronchiectasis on COPD patients

Conclusions: Bronchiectasis in COPD indicates a poor prognosis, especially in terms of exacerbation frequency, isolation of Pyocyanic and severe airway obstruction. Given the prognostic implications of bronchiectasis in COPD, its detection could serve as a guide to a better management of this phenotype.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ben Saad, A., Joobeur, S., Fahem, N., Cheikh Mhamed, S., Mribah, H., Rouatbi, N., El Kamel, A. Tags: Clinical Problems COPD Source Type: research