Bronchiectasis

Citation
J. Angrill et al., Bronchiectasis, CURR OPIN I, 14(2), 2001, pp. 193-197
Citations number
47
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ISSN journal
09517375 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
193 - 197
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-7375(200104)14:2<193:B>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Bronchiectasis is a structural derangement of the bronchial wall that is ch aracterized by airway dilatation and bronchial wall thickening. As a result of this abnormality, chronic inflammation and secondary microbial infectio ns occur, which cause additional damage to the bronchi. Recent insights int o the potential pathophysiological mechanisms of bronchiectasis, as well as improvements in computed tomography and the development of new pharmacolog ical agents, might help to improve the clinical management of this chronic infective/inflammatory disorder. Curr Opin Infect Dis 14:193-197 (C) 2001 L ippincott Williams & Wilkins.