Epidemiology of bronchiectasis at a single center in Japan: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The characteristics of bronchiectasis (BE) in Asia, including Japan, remain largely unknown. We aimed to provide insights into the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of BE, especially regarding nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection and its poorly understood impact on prognosis. We also aimed to clarify the effect of long-term macrolide antibiotic use in patients with BE, who had no history of exacerbations.

Methods

In this single-center, retrospective study, the medical records of patients who satisfied the BE criteria between January 1, 2012, and August 31, 2023, were reviewed. Severe exacerbations and mortality during the observation period were recorded. Baseline characteristics and overall survival of patients with and without NTM infection,

SUBMITTER: Hashimoto K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11520111 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature