articleEuropean Respiratory JournalNov 11, 2016BRONZE OA

European Respiratory Society guidelines for the diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia

JSJane S. LucasABAngelo BarbatoSASamuel A. CollinsMGMyrofora GoutakiLBLaura Behan

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust · University of Southampton · +31 more institutions

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Abstract

The diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia is often confirmed with standard, albeit complex and expensive, tests. In many cases, however, the diagnosis remains difficult despite the array of sophisticated diagnostic tests. There is no "gold standard" reference test. Hence, a Task Force supported by the European Respiratory Society has developed this guideline to provide evidence-based recommendations on diagnostic testing, especially in light of new developments in such tests, and the need for robust diagnoses of patients who might enter randomised controlled trials of treatments. The guideline is based on pre-defined questions relevant for clinical care, a systematic review of the literature, and assessment…

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  • Primary ciliary dyskinesia
  • Medicine
  • Dyskinesia
  • Respiratory system
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Pathology
  • Internal medicine
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