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May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

Antibiotic Cayston Effective for Some Bronchiectasis Symptoms but Not All, Study Says

Treatment with the inhaled antibiotic Cayston (aztreonam lysine) reduced cough and sputum production, but was not effective against breathlessness and wheezing in people with bronchiectasis, according to an analysis of two clinical ... Read more

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

Savara to Advance Bronchiectasis Therapy Apulmiq After Deal With Grifols

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Savara Pharmaceuticals has acquired global rights to develop and commercialize Grifols‘ inhaled antibiotic formulation Apulmiq (ciprofloxacin) for the treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB). The agreement comes a couple of ... Read more

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Poor Lung Function in Adults With Bronchiectasis

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Vitamin D deficiency is common in adults with bronchiectasis and may be linked to radiological findings indicative of poor lung function, a study reports. The study, “Vitamin D Deficiency and ... Read more

April 27, 2020May 8, 2020

Brensocatib, Potential Bronchiectasis Therapy, to Enter COVID-19 Trial

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Brensocatib, an oral investigational therapy being developed to treat bronchiectasis, will be tested in people with a severe COVID-19 infection in an upcoming clinical trial, Insmed, its developer, announced. The trial, ... Read more

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020

NTMir Opens Website to Educate Patients About Bronchiectasis, NTM

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The nonprofit NTM Info & Research (NTMir) has launched a companion website that provides extensive insight into bronchiectasis and related infections, empowering people with the condition to participate in their ... Read more

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020

Bronchiectasis in HIV Patients Can Be Misdiagnosed, Poorly Treated

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People with bronchiectasis who also have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are often misdiagnosed, rarely referred to lung specialists, and not offered bronchodilator therapies, a small series of reports covering 14 patients found. ... Read more

April 8, 2020May 10, 2020

NORD’s Advice on COVID-19: You’re Stronger Than You Think

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First, the bad news: If you’re one of the 30 million or so Americans with a rare disease, you probably have lower immunity to the novel coronavirus than most people. ... Read more

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020

Bubble-PEP Effective at Clearing Airways in Bronchiectasis, Study Reports

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Bubble‐positive expiratory pressure, a type of airway clearance technique (ACT), could be effective in clearing sputum from the airways of people with stable bronchiectasis, a small study reports. The study, “Bubble‐positive ... Read more

March 23, 2020March 24, 2020

Mobile App for SmartVest System Available for Patients’ Use

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Electromed’s SmartVest can now be managed using a smartphone or tablet application called the SmartVest Connect app, the company reported. The app connects to the SmartVest on smartphones or tablets via ... Read more

March 20, 2020April 21, 2020

Global Rare Disease Group’s Focus: 1,000 New Therapies by 2027, Despite COVID-19

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Even with the coronavirus pandemic ravaging Europe and much of the world, patient advocate Lucia Monaco, PhD, of Italy remains confident that the Paris-based nonprofit she chairs will see the ... Read more

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019

Care of Children with Bronchiectasis Lags Those with Cystic Fibrosis, Australian Study Finds

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Children with bronchiectasis have poorer lung function than those with cystic fibrosis (CF), likely because of the differing levels of care given to children with these conditions, an Australian study suggests. ... Read more

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Problems with Cilia in Patients Not Specific to Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Study Says

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Bronchiectasis patients with chronic rhinosinusitis have similar structural abnormalities in cilia — finger-like projections that help move mucus through the respiratory system — as those without this chronic inflammation of the ... Read more

December 6, 2019December 7, 2019

HHS Secretary Alex Azar Touts White House Efforts to Cure Rare Diseases

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Despite skyrocketing healthcare costs, President Trump is committed to protecting the 30 million or so Americans with rare diseases and ensuring timely, affordable access to lifesaving treatments, the nation’s highest-ranking ... Read more

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

People With Blood Cancers More Prone to Develop Bronchiectasis, Study Finds

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People with blood cancers are more prone to develop bronchiectasis, which in turn contributes to an increased mortality risk, a study found. The study, “De novo bronchiectasis in haematological malignancies: ... Read more

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Aradigm Ends Effort to Win EU Approval for Linhaliq in Treating NCFBE Chronic Lung Infections

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Aradigm has withdrawn its application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) requesting approval of Linhaliq for the treatment and prevention of flares in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients with chronic lung infections linked to Pseudomonas ... Read more