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Bronchiectasis



Bronchiectasis is a lung disease that causes coughing up mucus as a result of damaged tissue in the bronchi or the channels that let air into the lungs.

The bronchial tubes are permanently damaged, enlarged, and thickened.

These clogged airways cause germs and mucus to accumulate and gather in your lungs. As a result, infections and airway obstructions are common.

Bronchiectasis has no cure; however, it is treatable. With therapy, you should be able to lead a regular life.

However, flare-ups must be treated as soon as possible to keep oxygen flowing to the rest of your body and prevent additional lung damage.

Causes

An immune system that functions improperly

IBD (inflammatory bowel illness)

Autoimmune conditions

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) (COPD)

A lack of alpha 1-antitrypsin (an inheritable cause of COPD)

Aspergillosis due to HIV (an allergic lung reaction to fungus)

Infections of the lungs, such as whooping cough and TB


Symptoms

Coughing that produces a lot of mucous

Coughing up blood-stained mucous (known as hemoptysis)

Because it is more difficult to breathe, you may have chest discomfort or tightness.

When breathing, you may make whistling or wheezing noises.

Nailing clubbing

Slimming down

Typical flare-ups include:

Fatigue

Vibrations and/or chills

Shortness of breath has worsened.

Sweating at night


Treatment

Medications

Chest physiotherapy

Positive Expiratory pressure

Oxygen Therapy

Surgery

Airway clearance techniques

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