Publications by authors named "Melissa Jane McDonnell"
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on the impact of respiratory viruses on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), aiming to clarify their prevalence and clinical consequences in both stable conditions and exacerbations.
- - The research methodology includes a systematic literature review using established guidelines to analyze the effects of respiratory viruses on COPD, with a specific interest in assessing viral loads as potential diagnostic markers for exacerbations.
- - Findings will not require ethical approval as no new data is being collected, and results will be shared at scientific conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals to highlight the relevance of respiratory viruses in managing COPD.
Background And Objective: Hiatal hernias (HH) are associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux and may contribute to lung disease severity. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of HH among stable non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) patients and determine associations with disease severity.
Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study of 100 consecutive NCFB patients in our institution was performed.