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Do you utilize the bronchiectasis severity index (BSI) in your approach to managing non-CF bronchiectasis?

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Pulmonology · University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

I calculate it for academic reasons in my bronchiectasis clinic. It perhaps affects the frequency of visits in the clinic. Otherwise, not much practical application. I respond to daily cough and secretion management with stepping up airway clearance, and to frequency bronchiectasis exacerbations wit...

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