1. Bronchiectasis
If the condition is present at birth, it is called congenital bronchiectasis. If it develops later in life, it is called acquired bronchiectasis.
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2. Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a condition in which an area of the bronchial tubes is permanently and abnormally widened (dilated), with accompanying infection.
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3. Bronchiectasis - [Support Group]
Bronchiectasis Bronchiectasis Support Group Online. 309 members. E-mail support group for people who have bronchiectasis and their their loved ones. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bronchiectasis Verified: 10/7/2009
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4. Bronchiectasis - Glossary Entry - Genetics Home Reference
A chronic inflammatory or degenerative condition of one or more bronchi or bronchioles marked by dilatation and loss of elasticity of the walls.
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5. What is bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis (brong-ke-EK-ta-sis) is a condition in which damage to the airways causes them to widen and become flabby and scarred. The airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs.
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6. Bronchiectasis
If the condition is present at birth, it is called congenital bronchiectasis. If it develops later in life, it is called acquired bronchiectasis.
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7. Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is often caused by recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways. It most often begins in childhood as a complication from infection or inhaling a foreign object.
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8. Bronchiectasis
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9. Bronchiectasis
A group of infectious disease conditions of the lungs characterized by dilatation of the lung’s airways, known as bronchi. The cause of bronchiectasis involves several predisposing factors, some of which are congenital and some of which are acquir...
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10. Bronchiectasis - Treatment
The goal of treatment for bronchiectasis is to treat any underlying conditions causing lung injury, help remove mucus from the lungs and prevent further complications.
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