Distinct "immunoallertypes" of disease and high frequencies of sensitization in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis

• Main Authors: Mac Aogáin, Micheál, Tiew, Pei Yee, Lim, Albert Yick Hou, Low, Teck Boon, Tan, Gan Liang, Hassan, Tidi, Ong, Thun How, Pang, Sze Lei, Lee, Zi Yang, Gwee, Xiao Wei, Martinus, Christopher, Sio, Yang Yie, Matta, Sri Anusha, Ong, Tan Ching, Tiong, Yuen Seng, Wong, Kang Ning, Narayanan, Sriram, Au, Veonice Bijin, Marlier, Damien, Keir, Holly R., Tee, Augustine, Abisheganaden, John Arputhan, Koh, Mariko Siyue, Wang, De Yun, Connolly, John E., Chew, Fook Tim, Chalmers, James D., Chotirmall, Sanjay Haresh
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Bronchiectasis; Sensitization
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/145453
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Rationale: Allergic sensitization is associated with poor clinical outcomes in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis; however, its presence, frequency, and clinical significance in non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis remain unclear. Objectives: To determine the frequency...