Evaluating serum TNF α in relation to bronchiectasis severity: Insights from FACED and BSI scoring systems
Serum TNF α levels are a potential biomarker for assessing bronchiectasis severity. Elevated TNF α levels were notably linked to exacerbations, microbial colonisation, and severe disease presentations, underscoring its clinical relevance in guiding prognosis and management strategies.
Authors
- Antonious Maria Selvam
- Praveen Radhakrishnan
- Yuvarajan Sivagnaname
- Santhiya Ramachandran
- Arivarasan Barathi
Institutions
- Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- ACS Medical College and Hospital (IN)
- Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University (IN)
- Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital (IN)
- Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Lung India
- Published
- 2025-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_136_25
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52