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Observational studyBMJ open respiratory research2025

Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in Taiwan.

Chia-Ling Chang, Chau-Chyun Sheu, Ping-Huai Wang, Meng-Heng Hsieh, Wu-Huei Hsu, Ming-Tsung Chen, Wei-Fan Ou, Yu-Feng Wei, Tsung-Ming Yang, Chou-Chin Lan and 22 more

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Chia-Ling ChangDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Chau-Chyun SheuDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7979-3749
Ping-Huai WangDivision of Thoracic Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0304-4258
Meng-Heng HsiehDepartment of Thoracic Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Wu-Huei HsuDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Ming-Tsung ChenDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
Wei-Fan OuDivision of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Yu-Feng WeiDivision of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Cancer Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Tsung-Ming YangDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan.
Chou-Chin LanDivision of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9376-6539
Cheng-Yi WangDepartment of Internal Medicine, Cardinal Tien Hospital and School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7426-0743
Chih-Bin LinDivision of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan.
Ming-Shian LinDivision of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan.
Yao-Tung WangDivision of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Ching-Hsiung LinDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Chest Medicine, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan, Changhua, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0512-4953
Shih-Feng LiuCollege of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Meng-Hsuan ChengDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Yen-Fu ChenDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Yunlin Branch, Douliou, Taiwan.
Wen-Chien ChengDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Chung-Kan PengDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
Ming-Cheng ChanDivision of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Ching-Yi ChenDivision of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Cancer Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3320-1680
Lun-Yu JaoDivision of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Ya-Hui WangMedical Research Center, Cardinal Tien Hospital and School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Chi-Jui ChenDivision of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan.
Shih-Pin ChenSchool of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Yi-Hsuan TsaiDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8891-3124
Shih-Lung ChengDivision of Thoracic Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Horng-Chyuan LinDepartment of Thoracic Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Jung-Yien ChienDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan jychien@ntu.edu.tw.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7718-0594
Hao-Chien WangDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
TBARC Taiwan Bronchiectasis Research Collaboration

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionBronchiectasis exhibits substantial heterogeneity across geographic locations and includes a diverse range of aetiologies. Limited large-scale data are available for Southeast Asian countries.

methodsThis was a multicentre, retrospective, observational cohort study. Between January 2017 and June 2020, comprehensive clinical data were collected on enrolment, and 1-year follow-ups were conducted using an electronic case report form.

resultsA total of 2753 patients were enrolled. The mean age of the patients was 67 years. Forty-two per cent (1150/2753) of patients were male. The mean modified Reiff score was 5.0±3.3. The proportions of bacteria, tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria cultured from sputum within 1 year of follow-up were 46% (381/829), 1% (10/829) and 24% (202/829), respectively. The most prevalent bacterial isolate was

conclusionAlthough female patients with bronchiectasis exhibited more severe imaging findings, their prognoses were better in Taiwan. Elderly patients older than 80 years had worse prognosis.

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BronchiectasisAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSputumTaiwanBronchiectasis

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PMCPMC12496070

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