RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Hoyle, Brian
T1 Bronchiectasis: Systematic Evaluation, Non—CF Bronchiectasis, and Treatments in Development
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 45
SP 21
OP 23
DO 10.1177/155989771445008
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/45/21.abstract
AB Recommended diagnostic protocols of bronchiectasis assume that patients are alike, which can be questioned, especially when many tests are recommended for diagnosis. Evaluation is influenced by factors including age, disease severity and character, and the resources available to perform the diagnostic tests. This article discusses the systematic evaluation of these patients and treatment strategies for non-CF bronchiectasis.