Table 1.
Etiology of non-CF bronchiectasis
| Total 2002~2016 | N = 15,729 |
|---|---|
| Etiology | |
| Idiopathic | 5036 (32.0) |
| Post-infection | |
| Tuberculosis | 1950 (12.4) |
| Pneumonia | 3766 (23.9) |
| Immunodeficiencies | 206 (1.3) |
| COPD | 2287 (14.5) |
| Asthma | 1664 (10.6) |
| Connective tissue disease | 367 (2.3) |
| GERD | 399 (2.5) |
| Othera | 54 (0.3) |
Note: Data are presented as number (percentage)
COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease
aOther include inflammatory bowel disease, Yellow nail syndrome, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, tracheo-oesophageal fistula, primary ciliary dyskinesia