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The effect ofPseudomonas aeruginosaon pulmonary function in patients with bronchiectasis
9 Aug 2006
Abstract excerpt
Bronchiectasis patients are susceptible to infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Isolation is associated with increased severity of disease, greater airflow obstruction and poorer quality of life. It is not known whether infection by P. aeruginosa is a marker of disease severity or contributes to disease progression. Consecutive non-cystic fibrosis adult bronchiectasis outpatients (n = 163) with multiple sputum...
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