Utility of PCD Diagnostics to Improve Clinical Care

Utility of PCD Diagnostics to Improve Clinical Care

This is a study evaluating the utility of current Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) diagnostic tests, including nasal nitric oxide testing.

This study is a prospective data collection of individuals referred to the investigators clinical center for considerations of PCD. Participants sign informed consent to have clinical information entered into a secure electronic database. As part of this study, participants may have nasal nitric oxide (nNO) testing performed. nNO testing is a research procedure, but it is a test with growing utility for making a diagnosis of PCD when performed in the right clinical setting.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Referred to center for PCD diagnosis considerations
• Ability to perform study procedures
• Age greater than 2 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 2 years of age Inability to perform informed consent