Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which some of the bronchi and bronchioles have lost their elasticity and have expanded and filled with fluid.
It may be caused by recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways and is primarily a disorder of childhood and young adulthood, with most cases being recognized during the first 2...
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Bronchiectasis is destruction and widening of the large airways. If the condition is present at birth, it is called congenital... Read more »
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References Barker AF. Bronchiectasis, atelectasis, cysts, and localized lung disorders. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed.... Read more »
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Aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary; Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; ABPA Treatment Allergic aspergillosis is treated... Read more »
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AAT deficiency TreatmentTreatment for AAT deficiency involves replacing the missing AAT protein. The protein is given through a vein each week.... Read more »
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Diseases with Similar SymptomsSeveral diseases have similar symptoms and may occur with COPD.Acute BronchitisA virus usually causes acute bronchitis.... Read more »