Invited Commentary

Commentary on “Prevalence of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis in Patients with Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis”

Authors: Brandi Newsome, MD

Abstract

In this issue of the Southern Medical Journal, Diehl and Johnson’s small retrospective study looks specifically at adults with noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) and considers possible contributing factors such as the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs).1 It is unique in that previous studies investigated patients with either cystic fibrosis or NCFB.

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