Victoria Alcaraz-Serrano

Microbiological Factors and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Exacerbation Burden in Pseudomonas aeruginosa-Colonised Bronchiectasis: A One-Year Prospective Study

Background: Exacerbations are key determinants of disease progression and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (BE). Despite the recognised association between Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) and worse outcomes, factors driving exacerb...

Interaction of walking activity and long-term air pollution on exacerbation rate in COPD

Background Regular walking activity can improve the prognosis in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, its benefit may be reduced when living in highly polluted areas. Aim To assess the combined effects of walking activity and air pollution on the rat...