Colonization and Bronchiectasis in Patients with Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract

Background: Pathogenic organisms in sputum of COPD patients are associated with increased risk of exacerbations and with a higher prevalence of bronchiectasis. This study evaluates the rate of colonization in patients with advanced COPD, along with severity of bronchiectasis.

Bacterial Colonisation in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis in a Tertiary Care Center in Central Kerala

“…According to the study, there was a significant association between colonisation and a low percentage of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC%). Lung function, exacerbation rate in the preceding 12 months and lung and sputum microbiology were analysed in the study conducted by Suhling et al 4 in Germany in patients with chronic obstructive disease with coexisting bronchiectasis. Potential pathogens were identified in 77 cases (20%) among the 196 enrolled.…”