Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8941079 | Pulmonology | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
There is a small but significant correlation between the two scales: a tendency is observed for patients to be classified with a higher BSI compared to the FACED score. This can be explained by the fact that BSI (and not FACED) evaluates parameters including BMI, hospitalization and exacerbations before study, chronic colonization by other microorganisms and development of cystic bronchiectasis. Further studies should address how these scores may impact clinical practice.
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Authors
J.C. Costa, J.N. Machado, C. Ferreira, J. Gama, C. Rodrigues,