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Bronchiectasis
A condition in which a person's airways become widened and inflamed.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 40-year old asked:
Are there any cures for bronchiectasis?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of Bronchiectasis?
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A 30-year old asked:
What is the best treatment for bronchiectasis?
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A 36-year old asked:
Will my children inherit my bronchiectasis problem?
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A 33-year old asked:
I want to know my options for treating bronchiectasis?
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A 25-year old asked:
What's a simple way to say what bronchiectasis really is?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Bronchiectasis?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are the different types of bronchiectasis treatment?
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A 23-year old asked:
Maybe I worry too much, but I want to know how bronchiectasis will affect my overall health.?
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A 35-year old asked:
Why is bronchiectasis caused by smoking?
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A 38-year old asked:
Explain the condition called bronchiectasis.?
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A 43-year old asked:
How does "atelectasis" and "bronchiectasis" differ?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Is it safe to follow a routine of drinking 2 ltrs of water every day at end of 18 hr fast [everyday] for each day for next 10 days?i ve bronchiectasis
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A 45-year old asked:
Is bronchiectasis like copd?
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A 41-year old asked:
My mother has developed bronchiectasis. What is it exactly?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Does bronchiectasis reduces life span , i am 38, its in left lower lobe?
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A 39-year old female asked:
What does cysts in lower lobe means, that exist with bronchiectasis.thanks?
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A 39-year old female asked:
What does the word cyst means ?, when its mentioned that one has cystic bronchiectasis
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A 39-year old female asked:
Pls can u advice me of the possible treatments available for basal cystic bronchiectasis?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Can asthma[ if not treated properly] also sometimes cause bronchiectasis. i ve this condition but am unclear as to why?
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A 30-year old asked:
What can I do if I have bronchiectasis and am suffering from everyday mucus brownish in color and am tired of antibiotics?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Do I need to consume more protein to meet daily requirements of body, then an average female of my height, if I have bronchiectasis? thanks
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A 38-year old female asked:
I ve Bronchiectasis +chemical sensitivity, pls advice me which products/brands of cleaning liquids R safe to use for cleaning toilet?i am in london
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A 38-year old female asked:
Can bronchiectasis sometimes cause acid reflux or silent reflux in adults ? thanks
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A 50-year old male asked:
I'm taking Spiriva for my Bronchiectasis. It's beginning to work. Will I have to take it for the rest of my life?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Would low dose long term/ ongoing use of antibiotics help with reducing frequency of infections associated with bronchiectasis ?
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A 39-year old female asked:
What are the side effects of keyhole surgery if 3 holes R needed,will It cause any permanent internal scarring,or damage,or make bronchiectasis worse?
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A 39-year old asked:
I am so worried. My kids only need to see the doctor for sports physicals. Now one has bronchiectasis. What should I say, in terms of effects on health and well-being?
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A 71-year old female asked:
Will sodium chloride rinsing solution in nebulizer, assist in thinning mucous and help me to cough it up. I have Bronchiectasis
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A 38-year old asked:
My mother has developed bronchiectasis. Can you tell me what that is?
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