Lung disease in which bronchial tubes become blocked and accumulate thick secretions. Frequently secondary infections occur. Not contagious unless associated with tuberculosis. See Tuberculosis. Symptoms may include cough, shortness of breath, malaise, fatigue and anemia. See Anemia. Treatment allows most people to lead nearly normal lives.
permanent abnormal dilatation of bronchi usually following bronchopulmonary infection or as a complication of cystic fibrosis.
A condition that results from damage to the airways of the lungs. Changes that damage muscle or elastic tissue of airways and create permanent dilation that may result in formation of pouches in the airways. These pouches are susceptible to bacteria because this damage makes it difficult to clear mucus in a normal fashion. Chronic or repeated infection can cause loss of structural integrity of the bronchial tree.
(bron-key-ACK-tah-sis) ( listen) Persistent and progressive dilation of bronchi or bronchioles (tubes leading into and branching throughout the lung) as a consequence of inflammatory disease (lung infections), obstruction (tumor) or congenital abnormality (such as cystic fibrosis). Symptoms include fetid breath and paroxysmal coughing.
a chronic disorder in which there is a loss of normal tissue & expansion of lung air passages; characterized by difficult breathing, coughing, expectoration of pus, and foul breath
Permanent abnormal dilation of one or more large bronchi and destruction of bronchial walls, usually accompanied by infection.
Bronchiectasis is a disorder of the large bronchi characterized by airway dilation; it is caused by recurrent, destructive inflammation or infection of the airways.
Long-term condition in which the bronchi of the lungs are stretched or dilated beyond their normal dimensions. This condition leads to abnormal breathing patterns, coughing, and coughing up mucous from the lungs.
A chronic enlargement of the bronchi accompanied by coughing and production of large amounts of phlegm-containing pus.
abnormal dilation of the airways caused by chronic infection and inflammation.
Widenings or pockets in the airways, often with purulent secretions; caused by many years of airways inflammation in combination with recurrent infections of long duration.
A chronic Lung condition characterised by the production of large amounts of Phlegm.
this is a permanent enlargement of the bronchi and bronchioles, the large airway passages. The enlarged airways produce abnormal amounts of mucus, which can block (obstruct) the breathing passages.
abnormal destruction and widening of the large airways
Dilatation of a bronchus or bronchi, usually secreting large amounts of offensive pus. Dilatation may be in an isolated segment or spread throughout the bronchi.
Abnormal, large bronchial tubes caused by chronic infections.
A form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterised by irreversible dilation and destruction of the bronchial walls
a dilation of the tubes (bronchi) leading to the air sacs of the lung; this usually is the consequence of recurrent infections.
Chronic dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles.
a chronic inflammatory or degenerative condition of bronchi or bronchioles marked by dilation and loss of elasticity of the walls.
Permanent dilatation (widening) of the bronchi (the large air tubes which begin at the bottom of the trachea and branch into the lungs ). Bronchiectasis can result in very serious illness including recurrent respiratory infections , a disabling cough, shortness of breath, and hemoptysis (coughing up blood). See the entire definition of Bronchiectasis
A condition in which airways in the lung become enlarged and thickened, leading to areas of pooled secretions and recurrent infections.
A long-term condition in which the airways within the lungs are stretched beyond their normal conditions; can cause difficulty breathing and coughing.
An abnormal condition of the bronchi (the "breathing tubes"), often caused by infection. Serious complications may occur, and some patients require surgical removal of the affected part of the lungs.
Chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi, with secondary infection usually involving the lower portion of the lung
Bronchiectasis is defined as a chronic dilation of bronchi or bronchioles as a sequel of inflammatory disease or obstruction. http://www.stedmans.com Infection is the mechanism by which the disease progresses. The disease, left untreated, will continue to damage lung tissue and bronchial tubes and cause emphysema and severe breathing difficulties.