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Title
Immunity and bacterial colonisation in bronchiectasis.
Authors
Whitters, Deborah; Stockley, Robert
Abstract
Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is characterised by irreversibly dilated bronchi usually associated with chronic sputum production, bacterial colonisation of the lower respiratory tract, inflammation and frequent exacerbations. Irrespective of the underlying cause, this represents failure of the host defence to maintain sterility of the respiratory tract.