A condition in which the airways within the lungs (bronchial tubes) become damaged and widened.
A disease caused by an accumulation of pus in the small pouches that are formed in the bronchi as the secondary result of some infection of the lungs.
A disorder of the bronchi which become wide, infected and filled with pus.
Swelling of the bronchial tubes, a kind of lung and breathing disorder.
Persistent, abnormal widening of the bronchi, with an associated cough and the spitting up of pus-filled mucus. The condition may be congenital or may result from infection (e.g., whooping cough, pertussis) or obstruction due to a tumor or an inhaled foreign body. Treatment is by antibiotics, physiotherapy, or (less often) surgery.
Dilatation of the bronchioles due to chronic inflammatory lung disease.
A condition that refers to the dilation (widening) of portions of the airways, called the bronchi, that branch off the lower part of the windpipe. Bronchiectasis occurs as a result of damage to tissue of the bronchial wall. The bronchial tissue becomes chronically inflamed, thickened, and flaccid. Parts of the tissue are damaged or destroyed, weakening the bronchial wall. Excess mucus is produced and collects in the bronchi, which promotes the growth of bacteria in the area. Infected secretions from the bacterial infection continue to pool and further damage the tissue of the airway wall. The infection and inflammation can spread to the lung tissue, resulting in bronchial pneumonia.
Widening of the bronchi or their branches. It may be congenital or it may result from infection (especially whooping cough or measles in childhood) or from obstruction, either by an inhaled foreign body or by a growth (including cancer). Pus may form in the widened bronchus so that the patient coughs up purulent sputum, which may contain blood.
A condition characterised by dilatation of the bronchi. As a rule, this is the result of long-standing infection of the bronchial tree leading to obstruction of the bronchi. Due to the obstruction, the affected individual cannot get rid of the secretions in the bronchi beyond the obstruction; these accumulate and become infected. The initial infection may be due to bacterial or viral pneumonia or to the infection of the lungs complicating measles or whooping-cough. Once a common disease, immunization of infants against infectious diseases and the use of antibiotics have greatly reduced the incidence of bronchiectasis.
Chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi, usually in the lower portions of the lung, caused by the damaging effects of a long-standing infection.
In the realm of respiratory health, a notable condition arises known as bronchiectasis, which is characterized by the persistent and gradual expansion of the bronchi or bronchioles. This physiological consequence typically stems from inflammatory diseases, such as lung infections, obstructions, tumors, or even congenital abnormalities. The progressive dilation of these airway structures poses a significant challenge to respiratory function and necessitates careful management and treatment to mitigate its impact on pulmonary well-being.
Bronchiectasis refers to a respiratory disorder characterized by abnormal dilation and distortion of one or more bronchi, the air passages that extend from the trachea. This condition typically manifests during childhood and was previously associated with infections like measles and pertussis (whooping cough). It can also arise as a complication of cystic fibrosis. Bronchiectasis leads to the formation of pockets of chronic infection within the airways and the continuous production of substantial amounts of green or yellow sputum (phlegm). In advanced cases, it can result in breathlessness.
Typically, symptoms of bronchiectasis are managed through the administration of antibiotic medications and a therapeutic method known as postural drainage, which aids in the clearance of lung secretions. In cases where the condition is localized to a specific lung region, surgical intervention may be advised to remove the affected area.
A condition that can develop after certain illnesses like whooping cough, involving the widening of the bronchi or bronchioles, the air passages in the lungs. This widening can progress to the point of creating a cavity, leading to a buildup of secretions in the chest. These secretions can become infected, causing severe, uncontrollable coughing fits, the production of substantial amounts of foul-smelling mucus, and eventually leading to the enlargement of the fingertips, coughing up blood, and an overall decline in health. However, in some cases, this condition is limited to one section of a lung, and in such instances, the affected lobe can be surgically removed, resulting in a full recovery for the patient.