Interesting scientific article

PubMed, the internet portal of biomedical and life sciences literature, indexed a new interesting article, entitled “Bronchiectasis – an orphan disease? Diagnosis and treatment in the 21st century“ (Harefuah. 2005 Jun;144(6):426-32, 453; PMID: 15999563). Authors of the article Shlomi D, Shitrit D, Grubstein A and Kramer MR from the Pulmonary Institute, Rabin Medical Center (Beilinson Campus) are discussing the fact, that in developed countries bronchiectasis has been termed an “orphan disease”, while it is still common in developing countries and in lower socioeconomic classes. Today the disease is not adequately diagnosed and treated. Partial information favors the use of prolonged antibiotic treatment, mucolytic agents and inhaled corticosteroids. Treatment should be tailored to the individual.To access the abstract, click here.