Introduction

Bronchiectasis is a lung disease that can affect adults. It’s caused by inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which leads to narrowing and inflammation of these important airways. Bronchiectasis can cause symptoms such as breathlessness, coughing and wheezing. If you have this condition, then you should see your doctor right away so they can determine if there are any underlying causes that need treatment or if it’s simply an infection caused by bacteria entering the body through damaged lungs or skin ulcers which then infects other parts of the body such as skin wounds etc…

What is bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis is a chronic disease that affects the lungs and airways. It’s caused by an inflammatory process, and it can lead to infection in the lungs, which causes scarring of tissue. The term “bronchitis” refers to inflammation of the bronchial tubes (bronchioles).

People with bronchiectasis may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath or cough; they may also have discolored sputum (phlegm) due to coughing up mucus that has been trapped inside their lungs for some time before being coughed out through their mouth or nose.

How does bronchiectasis affect the lungs?

Lungs are affected by airway obstruction, which causes the lungs to swell and break down. When this happens, the walls of your lung tissue become thickened or scarred. In some cases, the lining of your lungs may collapse completely (pneumonia).

Bronchitis can affect your lungs.

Bronchitis is an infection of the airways. It can be caused by a virus, bacteria or fungus. Bronchitis can affect both children and adults, but it’s more common in adults over 50 years old.

Bronchitis is most often caused by viruses that spread from one person to another through coughing or sneezing across close contact surfaces (such as handshakes). This can lead to bronchitis if you’re exposed to someone who has it without having been infected before yourself—like through kissing or sharing drinks with them at school parties!

Although not everyone who gets this type of cold will develop bronchitis symptoms like coughs and chest infections, it’s still important for people with these symptoms  to see a doctor so they can rule out other causes too

What are the symptoms of bronchiectasis in adults?

Bronchiectasis in adults is usually characterized by the presence of symptoms such as coughing, breathlessness and throat pain. Other symptoms may include:

  • Chest pain
  • Weight loss (or gain)
  • Fatigue and tiredness
  • Fever

How is bronchiectasis treated?

  • The treatment for bronchiectasis depends on the severity of your condition, but generally includes:
  • Antibiotics to kill bacteria that may be causing inflammation. These drugs can also help prevent infection if you have a lung transplant or are in the hospital for other reasons.
  • Steroids to reduce inflammation and swelling in your lungs (exercise-induced asthma). They’re often given as an injection under a doctor’s supervision every day for 2-4 weeks. If you don’t feel well after taking them for two weeks or more, talk with your doctor about switching to another medication that doesn’t cause side effects like weight gain or hair loss.* Bronchodilators (like albuterol) that relax smooth muscle cells in your airways so they open up easier.* Surgery to remove part of one lung or both lungs if there’s scarring from chronic fibrosis or cancerous tumors.* Lung transplantation if there isn’t enough room left over after removing all parts of both lungs

Is it possible to cure bronchiectasis in adults?

There is hope for those who suffer from bronchiectasis. While it’s not curable, the condition can be treated to reduce symptoms and prevent further damage to your lungs.

The main treatment for bronchiectasis is antibiotics, which help control any infection that may be present in your lungs. This helps prevent further damage to your lungs by limiting inflammation and reducing scarring of lung tissue (the consequence of chronic inflammation). Antibiotics are also useful when there are bacterial infections within the airway where you breath out (bronchopulmonary dysplasia).

Sometimes doctors prescribe corticosteroids as well — these drugs work by reducing swelling around the airways so they don’t become blocked again by mucus (also called edema). They’re used occasionally if you have severe cases of bronchitis or pneumonia along with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which makes breathing harder over time due to damaged tissues inside them—and this can lead directly into lung failure!

Bronchiectasis is a lung disease that can be treated and cured.

Bronchiectasis is a lung disease that can be treated and cured. It does not cause cancer, but it can make you more likely to develop asthma in the future. The good news is that bronchiectasis is not contagious and there is no reason for you or anyone else who has it (or who knows someone with bronchiectitis) to worry about passing it on to others.

If you’re wondering if your child has this condition: Yes! Approximately 5% of children will develop bronchiolitis by age five; 30% will have some form of chronic obstruction by age 15; and 60% of these adults will still have signs of obstruction at age 55—meaning they may still need treatment throughout their lives if they want to avoid having their airways closed off completely.*

Conclusion

Bronchiectasis is a lung disease that can be treated and cured. The main symptoms of bronchiectasis are cough and shortness of breath, which may make you feel tired and weak. But it’s important to remember that there is no “normal” with this condition. Every person with bronchiectasis has different symptoms and experiences the disease differently, so it’s important to talk with your doctor if you notice any unusual changes in your health.