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Filter by:The goal of this observational study is to learn about the use of equipment to monitor health at home in participants who have non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: - How acceptable participants find using home monitoring equipment. - To find out if the data collected from home monitoring can help to detect chest infections (exacerbations) before participants get symptoms they are aware of. Participants will be provided with - - a handheld spirometer to record FEV1 (lung function) - a Fitbit, or other compatible activity monitor, to record activity and heart rate - a saturation monitor that fits painlessly on the end of the finger to record oxygen levels - weighing scales to record weight - a mini freezer and pre-labelled sample containers to store a daily sputum sample. There is enough room in the freezers for samples to be brought to routine clinic visits. We will provide a cool bag and freezer packs for this. A courier collection of the samples can be arranged if necessary. Participants will be encouraged to perform lung function, activity and oxygen levels at least 4 x per week. Participants will be guided through how to set up and use each piece of equipment by the research team. The devices all connect to a smartphone app called Breathe RM (Remote Monitor,) which is free to download, via Bluetooth. Once set up using the home monitoring devices and adding notes to the app should take no more than 15 minutes per day. Participants will be asked to record in the app - - episodes of pulmonary exacerbation that require antibiotic treatment - their coughing and wellness scores daily
The investigators aim to develop a comprehensive patient registry of patients with non-CF bronchiectasis and/or Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM)
This project will use literature analysis, expert research, real-world data mining and other methods to investigate the current status of the application of antimicrobial aerosolized inhalation in healthcare institutions, combine expert recommendations and real-world data analysis results to explore potential risk points in the process of antimicrobial aerosolized drug delivery, and sort out the key points of drug use management in healthcare institutions and the key points of regulatory recommendations for healthcare institutions.
People with bronchiectasis are prone to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) infections, which can become chronic and lead to increased death rates and disease severity. Studies from cystic fibrosis suggest that eradication therapy aimed at PA can successfully transition patients to a culture-negative status, providing long-term benefits. Current guidelines for managing bronchiectasis in adults recommend eradicating PA when it is first or newly isolated; however, there is a lack of randomized controlled trials supporting such recommendations. The researchers hypothesize that both oral ciprofloxacin combined with Tobramycin inhalation solution and Tobramycin inhalation solution alone are superior to no eradication (inhaled saline) in terms of the eradication rates of PA, defined as a negative sputum culture of PA at both 24 weeks and 36 weeks.
To determine the effects of endurance training on functional capacity and QOL(Quality of life) in patients with post-TB (tuberculosis) lung disease. Post-tuberculosis lung disease is a major health concern nowadays. There is limited evidence in the literature regarding the rehabilitation of patients with cured tuberculosis which leads to post-TB complications.
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of ceftolozane/tazobactam (C/T) administered on an outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy programme to patients with a current infective exacerbation of bronchiectasis or cystic fibrosis related to pseudomonas aeruginosa or burkholderia cepacia spp. organisms. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: - Is C/T effective, safe, well-tolerated and able to induce clinical and microbiologic response? - What are mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance are induced by administration of C/T?
The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of using EFA technology versus the combination of EFA + high flow in hypersecretory patients COPD and bronchiectasis
To establish a relationship between malnutrion and respiratory muscle dysfunction in patients with bronchectasis
Introduction: Non-CF, non-PCD bronchiectasis in children is a chronic, suppurative lung disease diagnosed by high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) imaging of the lungs. Spirometry can be abnormal in bronchiectasis but has been shown to be insensitive to early disease in other related conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Lung clearance index (LCI) could have a role in assessment of the disease. Lung clearance index is calculated from multiple breath washout tests. There are limited data on the normative values expected using some devices, in a range of ages, and between ethnic groups. The investigators aim to establish normative values in children aged between 6 years and 12 years, to investigate differences between ethnic groups, and to establish the relationship between lung clearance index and other measures of disease in children with bronchiectasis. Methods: Healthy children will be recruited from a range of settings and reviewed to ensure no previous lung disease. Children with bronchiectasis diagnosed on HRCT will be recruited from the outpatient service of Birmingham Children's Hospital. All participants will perform lung function tests including LCI and spirometry. Basic demographic data was collected.
Although patients with bronchiectasis tend to have non reversible obstructive patterns on pulmonary function tests (PFTs), reversible obstruction is not uncommon. While bronchodilator response (BDR) is a main characteristic of asthma, the pathophysiology causing this phenomenon in bronchiectasis patients is less clear. The goal of this clinical trial is to assess BDR in patients with bronchiectasis. The main aims of this study: 1. To evaluate the role of bronchodilators in BDR testing of patients with bronchiectasis. 2. Characterize and compare BDR between different subgroups of patients with bronchiectasis, and compared to patients without bronchiectasis (healthy controls). 3. Identify demographics and other clinical variables associated with positive BDR Participants will be taking a series of three spirometry tests: After the first spirometry testing, patients will be randomly assigned to receive bronchodilators as per bronchodilator response protocol (Salbutamol, 100 mcg, 4 puffs via spacer) or four puffs of placebo. After a waiting time of 15 minutes, spirometry will be repeated. Following the second spirometry testing those who received salbutamol will now receive placebo and those receiving placebo will receive Salbutamol. After a second period of 15 minutes, a third series of spirometry will be recorded.