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Bronchiectasis : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways

Causes Overview Articles

Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is often caused by recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways. It may be present at birth, but most often begins in childhood as a complication from infection or inhaling a foreign object. Cystic fibrosis causes about 50% of...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 13, 2006
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a condition in which an area of the bronchial tubes is permanently and abnormally widened (dilated), with accompanying infection.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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