Bronchiectasis and increased mortality in patients with corticosteroid-dependent severe asthma: a nationwide population study

Background: Long-term corticosteroid (CS) use is associated with increased mortality in patients with asthma, and comorbid bronchiectasis is also associated with frequent asthma exacerbation and increased healthcare use. However, there is limited information on whether bronchiectasis further increas...

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Main Authors: Hayoung Choi, Hyun Lee, Jiin Ryu, Sung Jun Chung, Dong Won Park, Jang Won Sohn, Ho Joo Yoon, Sang-Heon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-10-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1753466620963030