title: Primary immune deficiency in bronchiectasis.
abstract: The primary purpose of the immune system is to protect the body from infection. Failure of the immune system can lead to repeated infections. The aim of this review is to discuss primary immune deficiency (PID) and its relationship with bronchiectasis in adults. It examines treatment options for patients with PID and provides practical details of how nurses can empower these patients to reduce their risk of respiratory infections.
authors.forename: Lorraine
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ozerovitch
mesh_terms: D056704:Adaptive Immunity / Q000276:immunology; D000361:Agammaglobulinemia / Q000276:immunology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D035641:Chest Wall Oscillation; D017074:Common Variable Immunodeficiency / Q000276:immunology; D040181:Genetic Diseases, X-Linked / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007113:Immunity, Innate / Q000276:immunology; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007153:Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D007252:Influenza Vaccines