Health-resource use and quality of life in children with bronchiectasis: a multi-center pilot cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bronchiectasis in children is an important, but under-researched, chronic pulmonary disorder that has negative impacts on health-related quality of life. Despite this, it does not receive the same attention as other chronic pulmonary conditions in children such as cystic fibrosis. We measured health resource use and health-related quality of life over a 12-month period in children with bronchiectasis.

Methods

We undertook a prospective cohort study of 85 children aged < 18-years with high-resolution chest computed-tomography confirmed bronchiectasis undergoing management in three pediatric respiratory medical clinics in Darwin and Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. Children with cystic fibrosis or receiving cancer treatment were excluded. Data collecte

SUBMITTER: Lovie-Toon YG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6693266 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature