Evaluation of screening tools for primary ciliary dyskinesia in Egypt: single center study.

Background: Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a chronic respiratory illness that places significant strain on the healthcare system due to the complexity and expense of its diagnosis and treatment methods. The diagnostic process typically requires skilled technicians and an assortment of intricate, costly, and time-consuming approaches. Implementing screening tools can enhance efficiency by focusing the diagnostic process on those strongly suspected of having PCD.