Primary ciliary dyskinesia: Keep it on your radar

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare disorder of mucociliary clearance resulting in chronic oto-sinopulmonary disease. While the prevalence worldwide is estimated to be 1:10 000–1:15 000, it may be much higher in certain communities, especially where consanguinity is more prevalent. In the British South Asian community, for example, the prevalence has bren estimated at 1:2450, similar to that of cystic fibrosis among caucasians