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What is Bronchiectasis?
>>> An irreversible lung condition characterized by abnormal
widening of one or more of the bronchi (airways)
>>> End result of repeated episodes of pulmonary inflammation and
infection
» Damaged airways allow excess mucus to accumulate, increasing
risk of infection
Disease
Misdiagnosed
>>>
Mean prevalence of bronchiectasis in patients with COPD is 54%¹
Normal
airways
Normal
airway
Muscle
Airway
wall
Airway with bronchiectasis
Widened
airway
Lungs in
cross-section
Widened
airways
Mucus
Scared
and thickened
airway wall
Disease
Underdiagnosed
HFCWO
Under-prescribed
¹Chalmers J. and Sethi S. Raising awareness of bronchiectasis in primary care: overview of diagnosis and management strategies in adults. NPJ Prim Care Respir Med. 2017;27:18
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