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Evaluation of Muscle Mass from Chest CT versus Body Mass Index in Determining Severity and Outcomes in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

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  • Ping-Huai Wang

  • Shih-Lung Cheng

  • Chin-Chung Shu

  • Hao-Chien Wang

  • February 14, 2026

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    Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease requiring effective airway clearance and adequate nutritional status to prevent muscle wasting.

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    Body Mass Index (BMI) is a common but limited measure for assessing nutritional status in chronic airway diseases like bronchiectasis.

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    CT-derived muscle mass, particularly the L1 muscle index (L1MI), may provide valuable insights into muscle status and disease outcomes in bronchiectasis.

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    This study investigates the correlation between L1MI, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in patients with bronchiectasis.

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    The research aims to address the gap in understanding risk factors for low muscle mass and its impact on bronchiectasis outcomes.

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Evaluation of Muscle Mass from Chest CT versus Body Mass Index in Determining Severity and Outcomes in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

  • by Ping-Huai Wang, Shih-Lung Cheng, Chin-Chung Shu, Hao-Chien Wang

  • February 14, 2026

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