The effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Background: Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is characterised by sputum production, exercise limitation and recurrent infections. Although pulmonary rehabilitation is advocated for this patient group, its effects are unclear. The aims of this study are to determine the short and long term effects...

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Main Authors: Lee, A., Cecins, Nola, Hill, C., Holland, A., Rautela, L., Stirling, R., Thompson, P., McDonald, C., Jenkins, Susan
Format: Journal Article
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/4999