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Diagnosis of Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is diagnosed by combining clinical suspicion with objective testing, most importantly high-resolution imaging of the airways. The disorder is defined by permanent widening and distortion of the bronchi caused by chronic inflammation, repeated…
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Treatment for Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is treated with a combination of airway clearance techniques, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory therapy in selected cases, bronchodilators when airflow obstruction is present, and management of any underlying cause or contributing condition. The central aim…
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Causes of Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis develops when the airways of the lungs become abnormally widened and permanently damaged, usually after repeated injury to the bronchial wall. The most important causes are conditions or exposures that disrupt airway clearance,…
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Symptoms of Bronchiectasis
What are the symptoms of Bronchiectasis? The condition most often causes a chronic cough, repeated production of thick mucus, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest discomfort, and episodes of chest infection. In many people, these…
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What is Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a chronic condition in which the bronchi, the larger air passages that carry air into and out of the lungs, become abnormally widened, damaged, and less able to clear mucus. In healthy…
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FAQ about Emphysema
This FAQ explains emphysema in clear, practical terms. It covers what emphysema is, why it develops, how it affects breathing, how doctors diagnose it, and what treatment can help. It also addresses long-term outlook,…
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Diagnosis of Emphysema
Emphysema is diagnosed by combining clinical evaluation, lung function testing, imaging, and, in some cases, laboratory analysis. It is one of the main forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and it develops…