ArticleAnnals of thoracic medicine
The effect of the presence and severity of bronchiectasis on the respiratory functions, exercise capacity, dyspnea perception, and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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- Coexistence of COPD or asthma in patients with bronchiectasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Risk factors for bronchiectasis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2021Pooled it
- Construction and validation of a nomogram for predicting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with bronchiectasis.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Article
- Changes of b2-microglobulin and electrolytes in different stages of COPD and their value in evaluating prognosis.Journal of medical biochemistry · 2024Article
- Bronchiectasis Occurs Independently of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.) · 2024Article
- The Predictive Role of Psychological Status and Disease Severity Indexes on Quality of Life Among Patients with Non-CF Bronchiectasis.Turkish thoracic journal · 2022Article
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Is Associated With Decreased Quality of Life in Bronchiectasis Patients: Findings From the KMBARC Registry.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Article
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Proprioception Exercises as an Addition to the Rehabilitation Process.Cureus · 2020Review
- [Bronchiectasis associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: clinical and evolutionary profile].The Pan African medical journal · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundBronchiectasis is common in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and adversely affects the patients' clinical condition. This study aimed to investigate the effects of bronchiectasis on exercise capacity, dyspnea perception, disease-specific quality of life, and psychological status in patients with COPD and determine the extent of these adverse effects by the severity of bronchiectasis.
methodsA total of 387 COPD patients (245 patients with only COPD [Group 1] and 142 COPD patients with accompanying bronchiectasis [Group 2]) were included in the study. The patients in Group 2 were divided into three subgroups as mild, moderate, and severe using the Bronchiectasis Severity Index. Six-minute walk distance, dyspnea perception, St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), and hospital anxiety and depression scores were compared between the groups.
resultsIn Group 2, dyspnea perception, SGRQ total scores, depression score were higher, and walking distance was lower (
conclusionsIn patients with Stage 3 and 4 COPD, the presence of bronchiectasis adversely affects the clinical status of the patients, decreases their exercise capacity, deteriorates their quality of life, and disrupts their psychological status. Investigating the presence of bronchiectasis in COPD patients is crucial for early diagnosis and proper treatment.
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