The Spectrum of Airway Involvement in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease is associated with a wide spectrum of central, large, and small airway abnormalities, including bronchiectasis. The bronchiectasis associated with inflammatory bowel disease has a distinct phenotype, with marked inflammation and at times severe sterile bronchorrhea that can be responsive to inhaled corticosteroids.
Source: Clinics in Chest Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research