Characterization and Comparison of The "Frequent Exacerbator Phenotype" in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Patients in a TB-Endemic Country: A Hospital-Based Comparative Study.

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Background: Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by permanent dilatation of the bronchi. Frequent exacerbations are associated with accelerated lung function decline and increased mortality risk. This study aimed to identify factors associated with the frequent exacerbator phenotype among patients with non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis receiving follow-up care in Ethiopia. Methods: A...

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