Bronchiectasis in Children - 04/08/11
Pulmonary Division, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Room A-5937, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, USA.Abstract |
Bronchiectasis is a chronic disease of the conducting airways that produces persistent productive cough, recurrent respiratory infectious exacerbations, and obstructive lung disease in children and adults. This article focuses on the grading and recommendations for chronic therapies of bronchiectasis caused by cystic fibrosis (CF)- and non–CF-related conditions. The scope of this article is to focus on outpatient treatment and not include as-needed treatment for mild or severe pulmonary exacerbations associated with bronchiectasis.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Cystic fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Children, Lung treatments
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| Funding was provided in part by the Maternal Child Health Bureau (grant T72MC000007). There are no financial conflicts of interest pertaining to this article. |
Vol 56 - N° 1
P. 157-171 - février 2009 Retour au numéro
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