A40 CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND NON-CYSTIC FIBROSIS BRONCHIECTASIS: A Quantitative And Qualitative Study To Understand Symptom Burden In Patients With Bronchiectasis

Methods For the quantitative study, data from 70 BE patients completing the St Georges Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), Leicester cough questionnaire (LCQ) and Quality of Life Bronchiectasis questionnaire (QoL-B) were studied. Bronchiectasis had a significant impact on QoL, including social embarra...

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Published in:	American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Vol. 195
Main Authors:	Dudgeon, E, Crichton, M, Scott, G, Finch, S, Fardon, T C, Chalmers, J D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York American Thoracic Society 01-01-2017
Subjects:	Cystic fibrosis Qualitative research Quality of life Questionnaires
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Summary:	Methods For the quantitative study, data from 70 BE patients completing the St Georges Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), Leicester cough questionnaire (LCQ) and Quality of Life Bronchiectasis questionnaire (QoL-B) were studied. Bronchiectasis had a significant impact on QoL, including social embarrassment about sputum production, worry about severity and timing of exacerbations, and modifying daily activities, social engagements and holiday plans.
ISSN:	1073-449X 1535-4970