The aim of this study is to determine whether an intervention with frequent thermotherapy will be able to reduce the amount of colonizing bacteria in the bronchoalveolar lavage sample and eradicate the colonizing bacteria.
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Changes in bacterial growth (measured in cfu/mL) from bronchoalveolar lavage after 6 months
Timeframe: 6 months
Eradication of the cultured bacteria at baseline, defined by no use of antibiotics the last 14 days at the follow-up assessment after 6 months
Timeframe: 6 months