Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5953155 Chest 2016 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
A reduced alveolar macrophage phagocytic host response to apoptotic cells or NTHi may contribute to neutrophilic inflammation and NTHi colonization in both PBB and bronchiectasis. Whether this mechanism also contributes to the progression of PBB to bronchiectasis remains unknown.
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