Extrapulmonary associations of health status in severe asthma and bronchiectasis: Comorbidities and functional outcomes

Severe asthma and bronchiectasis are heterogeneous diseases that contribute to disability beyond the pulmonary system. The magnitude of the impact that these extrapulmonary features has on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is unknown.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - June 11, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Laura Cordova-Rivera, Peter G. Gibson, Paul A. Gardiner, Sarah A. Hiles, Vanessa M. McDonald Source Type: research