Gender differences in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis severity and bacterial load: the potential role of hormones
Non cystic-fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) is a complex chronic respiratory disease, characterised by excessive sputum production and abnormal permanent dilation of bronchi. Mucus accumulation leads to recurrent bacterial infections and increased bacterial load, causing vicious cycles of structural d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/17534666211035311 |