Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis(PBB) in Children - natural history, innate immunity and obstructive sleep disorders [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Danielle Wurzel (Principal investigator)

Brief description Recurrent episodes of prolonged wet cough in children, termed Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis (PBB), may cause long term lung damage. I am a paediatric respiratory and sleep subspecialist in training. Through our research we will investigate for abnormalities in the immune system of children with recurring episodes of PBB and follow these children over a 2 year period to determine whether they go on to develop lung scarring. We will also be looking for a link between PBB and obstructive sleep problems in children.

Funding Amount $AUD 97,438.13

Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships

Notes Medical/Dental Postgraduate Scholarship