Development and initial validation of the bronchiectasis exacerbation and symptom tool (BEST)

Abstract Background Recurrent bronchiectasis exacerbations are related to deterioration of lung function, progression of the disease, impairment of quality of life, and to an increased mortality. Improved detection of exacerbations has been accomplished in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease throu...

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Main Authors: Amaia Artaraz, Megan L. Crichton, Simon Finch, Hani Abo-Leyah, Pieter Goeminne, Stefano Aliberti, Thomas Fardon, James D. Chalmers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-019-1272-y