2015
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008183
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Observational study of sleep, respiratory mechanics and quality of life in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: a protocol study: Figure 1

Abstract: IntroductionBronchiectasis is a chronic disorder characterised by permanent and irreversible abnormal dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles, primarily caused by repeated cycles of pulmonary infections and inflammation, which lead to reduced mucociliary clearance and to the excessive production of sputum. Patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis may be predisposed to hypoxemia during sleep, or to symptoms that may lead to arousals and thereby reduce the quality of life, because of the irreversible dil… Show more

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“…The patients were recruited from two BCTS Outpatient Clinics in Sao Paulo, Brazil, between April 2013 and March 2016. The study protocol is being published elsewhere [ 34 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The patients were recruited from two BCTS Outpatient Clinics in Sao Paulo, Brazil, between April 2013 and March 2016. The study protocol is being published elsewhere [ 34 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It has been shown that patients with bronchiectasis have multiple risk factors for SDB, such as chronic inflammation and ventilatory impairment due to obstructive and/or restrictive patterns and chronic secretions, caused by impaired muco-ciliary clearance and by excessive production of mucous plugs [ 56 , 57 ]. Only a few studies have thoroughly investigated the prevalence of SDB, particularly OSA, in patients with bronchiectasis [ 10 , 11 ].…”
Section: Sleep-disordered Breathing and Bronchiectasismentioning
confidence: 99%