Bronchiectasis (patient information)

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What is Bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis is destruction and widening of the large airways.

• If the condition is present at birth, it is called congenital bronchiectasis.
• If it develops later in life, it is called acquired bronchiectasis.

What are the symptoms of Bronchiectasis?

Symptoms often develop gradually, and may occur months or years after the event that causes the bronchiectasis.

They may include:

• Bluish skin color
• Breath odor
• Chronic cough with large amounts of foul-smelling sputum
• Clubbing of fingers
• Coughing up blood
• Cough that gets worse when lying on one side
• Fatigue
• Paleness
• Shortness of breath that gets worse with exercise
• Weight loss
• Wheezing

Where to find medical care for Bronchiectasis

Directions to Hospitals Treating Bronchiectasis