Bronchiectasis Treatment
Health Encyclopedia: Bronchiectasis
Acquired bronchiectasis; Congenital bronchiectasis
Treatment
Treatment is aimed at controlling infections and bronchial secretions, relieving
Regular, daily drainage to remove bronchial secretions is a routine part of treatment. A respiratory therapist can teach postural drainage and effective coughing exercises to patients and their families.
Antibiotics, bronchodilators, and expectorant...
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