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Impact of bronchiectasis and trapped air on quality of life and exacerbations in cystic fibrosis.
The European respiratory journal - 1 Aug 2013
Tepper Leonie A, Utens Elisabeth M W J, Caudri Daan, Bos Aukje C, Gonzalez-Graniel Karla, Duivenvoorden Hugo J, van der Wiel Els C W, Quittner Alexandra L, Tiddens Harm A W M
Abstract excerpt
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is primarily characterised by bronchiectasis and trapped air on chest computed tomography (CT). The revised Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire respiratory symptoms scale (CFQ-R RSS) measures health-related quality of life. To validate bronchiectasis, trapped air and CFQ-R RSS as o...
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