Characterization of lung function impairment in adults with bronchiectasis.

Characteristics of lung function impairment in bronchiectasis is not fully understood.To determine the factors associated with lung function impairment and to compare changes in spirometry during bronchiectasis exacerbation and convalescence (1 week following 14-day antibiotic therapy).We recruited...

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Main Authors: Wei-jie Guan, Yong-hua Gao, Gang Xu, Zhi-ya Lin, Yan Tang, Hui-min Li, Zhi-min Lin, Jin-ping Zheng, Rong-chang Chen, Nan-shan Zhong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4236163?pdf=render