Publisher's Synopsis
Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition where the airways (bronchial tubes) of the lungs are permanently damaged, widened and thickened leading to a build-up of excessive mucus that can make the lungs more vulnerable to infections and also causes blockages of the airways thus making breathing very difficult. Bronchiectasis is an uncommon disease usually secondary to an infectious process that results in the abnormal and permanent distortion of one or more of the conducting airways or bronchi.This manual is specifically designed to serve as a resource guide to the definition of bronchiectasis, the different types of bronchiectasis which are cylindrical, cystic and varicose bronchiectasis. The manual greatly explain the causes and the symptoms associated with bronchiectasis. The manual will also guide you on the diagnosis, the preventive measures and the best treatment options for bronchiectasis.
