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Effect of Expiratory Muscle Strength in Patients With Bronchiectasis
Effect of Expiratory Muscle Strength on Hospital Admission, Disease Severity and Quality of Life in Patients With Bronchiectasis
About This Trial
This study investigates the relationship between expiratory muscle strength and clinical outcomes such as disease severity, hospital admissions, and quality of life in individuals with bronchiectasis.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Having a diagnosis of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
- Without an acute infection at the time of assessment (confirmed by medical history, serum C-reactive protein levels, chest X-ray and/or HRCT).
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Myopathies
- Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident - CVA)
- Pregnancy
- Unstable cardiac disease
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Having a diagnosis of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
* Without an acute infection at the time of assessment (confirmed by medical history, serum C-reactive protein levels, chest X-ray and/or HRCT).
* Being between 18 and 65 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
* Myopathies
* Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident - CVA)
* Pregnancy
* Unstable cardiac disease
Locations (1)
Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)