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Review

The efficacy of inhaled antibiotics in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis

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Pages 683-691 | Received 24 Feb 2018, Accepted 28 Jun 2018, Published online: 25 Jul 2018
 

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) is considered a chronic heterogenic pulmonary disease, characterized by the permanent and abnormal enlargement and thickening of bronchial walls, impaired mucociliary clearance, and suppuration. Inhaled antibiotics have been used for a long time in patients with cystic fibrosis but are seldom used in those with NCFB and few randomized clinical trials are available in this population.

Areas covered: This review summarizes current clinical evidence of efficacy, adverse events, and future directions of inhaled antibiotics in NCFB.

Expert commentary: Inhaled antibiotics are theoretically a promising therapeutic option for patients with NCFB, owing to the achieved high pulmonary concentrations and the irrelevant systemic adverse effects. In the era of multidrug resistance, we call for comprehensive clinical trials in this field to corroborate the merits of inhaled antibiotics in NCFB patients.

Declaration of interest

The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.

Reviewer disclosures

Peer reviewers on this manuscript have no relevant financial or other relationships to disclose.

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Funding

This manuscript was not funded.

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