Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease involving irreversible bronchial dilation. Bronchiectasis exacerbations are defined by worsening of three or more baseline symptoms for more than 48 hours. The article describes bronchiectasi…
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Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease involving irreversible bronchial dilation. Bronchiectasis exacerbations are defined by worsening of three or more baseline symptoms for more than 48 hours. The article describes bronchiectasis pathophysiology through both vicious circle and vicious vortex models. Bronchiectasis management aims to preserve lung function, reduce symptoms, prevent exacerbation complications, and improve quality of life.