Bronchiectasis is a heterogeneous condition and may be encountered as a stand-alone pulmonary disease by primary care clinicians and specialists in pulmonary medicine. Bronchiectasis sometimes ...

New research underscores how air pollution and temperature extremes amplify risks for bronchiectasis patients, pointing to critical measures for safeguarding vulnerable groups. Study: Association of ...

Bronchiectasis is a condition where the bronchial tubes of your lungs are permanently damaged, widened, and thickened. These damaged air passages allow bacteria and mucus to build up and pool in your ...

Bronchiectasis is a chronic condition of the respiratory system, in which there is abnormal widening of the airways due to an initial damaging factor. This in turn reduces the ability of the bronchi ...

Bronchiectasis is a lung condition that causes a persistent cough and excess phlegm, or sputum. It is a permanent condition that gets worse over time. It can be fatal. The bronchi dilate, usually ...

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For the first time, people with bronchiectasis will have a treatment option. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Insmed’s daily pill ...

Bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two chronic conditions that involve damage to the lungs. The causes and treatments for each differ. In some instances, COPD may ...