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Making the Diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in Australia

Mi-Wen Cai Megan Frohlich Louisa Owens K. Hardaker D. Fitzgerald R. Campbell Bernadette Prentice Lucy C. Morgan

Oct 2026 · Pediatric Pulmonology · Vol 61 · 0 citations · 21 references

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This retrospective study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of patients, and algorithm used to diagnose PCD in New South Wales between 2014 and 2024.

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Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetic disorder associated with recurrent infections and irreversible airway damage. No single diagnostic test exists, necessitating use of a diagnostic algorithm that varies internationally. This retrospective study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of patients, and algorithm used to diagnose PCD in New South Wales between 2014 and 2024.

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