What is Bronchiectasis?by
Lauren B.
-membrane regulator (CFTR) protein causes the body to produce abnormally thick, sticky mucus. When this mucus... can cause the airways to become weak and stretched out, scarred, and otherwise deformed. This condition...
Welcome to Bronchiectasis.by
meggzzie
/have lots of infections which causes scar tissue and all that fun stuff.
I didn't think my lungs had gotten... all over these damn lungs. But bronchiectasis? The label makes it seem worse.
I'm over reacting, clearly. What I...
COPD Progress and Challenges 2009by
COPDsurvivor
, and various degrees of lung inflammation throughout the lung parenchyma.
More recently, bronchiectasis has been added... bacterial infections playing a more prominent role in bronchiectasis than with emphysema and chronic...
ESA feedback urgently needed…by
Ron
, especially brittle asthma, bronchiectasis, or other respiratory illness? And do you, alternatively (or even as well... is urgently required.
Do you suffer from COPD, any form of asthma, especially brittle asthma, bronchiectasis...
What is COPD, how do I get it?by
Ron
unless you have some pre-existing respiratory condition(s) (in my case bronchiectasis and asthma), that Continue Reading... unless you have some pre-existing respiratory condition(s) (in my case bronchiectasis and asthma), that Continue Reading »
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Finger Clubbing in Cystic Fibrosisby
Lauren B.
like the character "E.T." or even that their fingers have a certain "gecko-like" quality.
The precise cause... cancer, or bronchiectasis. It is suspected that the formation of the excess tissue...
Clubbed!by
Dr. Indian Medic ..
at that clubbing!!!
Differentials were Severe pneumonia, Pulmonary tuberculosis, or Chronic bronchiectasis... bronchiectasis.
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COPD Progress and Challenges 2009by
COPDsurvivor
, and various degrees of lung inflammation throughout the lung parenchyma.
More recently, bronchiectasis has been added... bacterial infections playing a more prominent role in bronchiectasis than with emphysema and chronic...
Cough: differential diagnosis and treatmentsby
Neil Kao
. Next, the cough produces air flow with a high velocity and strong shearing force.
Cough can be caused by many disorders, which usually stimulate the vagus nerve. The 3 most common causes are rhinitis or sinusitis...
Introduction
... hese airways narrow smoothly towards the edges of each lung. In bronchiectasis these airways have been irreversibly damaged and ... » Read on
Symptoms
... ections are common. This is because bacteria found in the mucus causes the tubes to become inflamed. White blood cells in your b ... » Read on
could heart failure be cause from my Mitral valve prolapsed
I have many diseses,Fibromyalgia,Raynards,Reflex symathetic dystrophy, Bronchiectasis of the left lung, and many other conditions. My pulmonary Dr. said my lungs are clear, so it has not effected my lungs. but both my feel and legs were full of fluid, I asked him what would cause the swelling...crap
bronchiectasis & mac
for this Judith A. Aberg, M.D. bronchiectasis & mac This is a web site aimed at questions regarding HIV... to tuberculosis. It may colonize (live without causing disease) in the airway of people who are otherwise healthy. It also can cause lung disease. The fact that your mother has brochiectasis, would make her more susceptible...crap
gradual overdose of the symbicort- how dangerous is this and can I reverse the damage?
Hi, I have Asthma ( since birth), bronchiectasis( since 2001) and M.E ( for 18 months I currently take acculate twice a day, spiriva once a day an symbicort 2 puffs twice a day, salbutamol when needed, also prednistrone and antibiotics every couple of months. I have constant hoarseness, waking in the night...crap
Take Iron with infections?
Dear Bob, I have Selective IGA Deficiency, Anemia, Bronchiectasis & constant recurrent Bronchitis & Sinusitis. HGB=10.3, HCT=31.3, WBC=3.6, IGA=<10. I take antibiotics avg 15 days/month. I've read... for your bronchial and sinus tract problems, but why are you anemic? There are many potential causes...crap
Bronchiectasis and pause in breathing
Recently diagnosed with Bronchiectasis and Asthma. I find myself relaxing on exhale to the point after a second or two, I get startled and breathe. This does not happen all the time, nor do I have to be asleep. However I am normally laying down on my back. Is this part of Bronchiectasis?
Is Bronchiectasis a rare or uncommon COPDcrap
Immunokine
My wife tested positive 16 months ago with CD4-10 and VL 100,000. Was started on d4T, 3TC and nevirapine but was found to have hepatitis caused by nevirapine and changed to AZT, 3TC and Indinavir plus..., chronic bronchiectasis of both lower lungs and finally a re-lapse of PCP last month. In addition...crap
COPD and asthma: What's the difference?
lung diseases. It is very important, as it is the 4th most
common cause of death in the US, and the only common cause of death that is
becoming more common, in contrast to, say, heart disease and many forms.../asthma.” Some of the confusion comes from
the fact that asthma and COPD are indeed very similar. Both diseases cause
shortness...crap
Bad News and Good News for COPD
) is now the third leading cause of death in the U.S; this, after COPD had previously been projected to reach number....8 percent.
So, why are we not seeing the same type of decrease in mortality caused by COPD... Pulmonary Disease includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis and adult onset refractory...crap