2022年8月6日 · Bronchiectasis is a condition where damage causes the tubes in your lungs (airways) to widen or develop pouches. It makes it hard to clear mucus out of your lungs and can cause frequent infections. Coughing a lot with pus and mucus is the main symptom of bronchiectasis. Bronchiectasis can’t be cured but can be managed with treatment.

2024年3月8日 · Bronchitis happens when the bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs, become inflamed and swollen. This causes a nagging cough and mucus. When you breathe, air makes its way to your...

Atelectasis is a condition in which all or part of a lung becomes airless and collapses. Blockage of the bronchial tubes is a common cause of atelectasis. Shortness of breath can develop if oxygen levels are low or pneumonia occurs. Chest x-ray is used to confirm the diagnosis.

2024年4月1日 · Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) happens when your trachea (airway or windpipe) and bronchial tubes (airways leading to your lungs) close down or collapse, so you have trouble breathing. Babies, children and adults may have TBM. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, wheezing or a barking dry cough. Surgery and other treatments help with symptoms.

2017年9月11日 · Bronchial disorders can make it hard for you to breathe. The most common problem with the bronchi is bronchitis, an inflammation of the tubes. It can be acute or chronic .

Many medical conditions cause bronchiectasis. The most common cause is chronic or recurring infection. These infections may be caused by things such as immune system problems, birth defects affecting the structure or function of the airways, and blocked airways. A small number of cases result from breathing in toxic substances that hurt the ...

2024年4月25日 · Bronchitis is a viral infection that causes swelling (inflammation) of the bronchial tubes. The bronchial tubes bring air to the lungs. Bronchitis causes a cough. You may also have a mild fever, wheezing, some difficulty breathing, and …

Tracheal stenosis is the narrowing of the trachea, or windpipe, and bronchial stenosis is the narrowing of the bronchial tubes, which branch off the trachea into the lungs. Sometimes both airways are constricted, which is referred to as tracheobronchial stenosis.

Bronchiectasis is a respiratory condition that causes the lung’s bronchial tubes, which allow air to enter the lungs, to become swollen and inflamed. This can lead to mucus build-up, bacterial infections, and difficulty breathing. There is no cure, but …

2025年1月14日 · Bronchiectasis is characterized by coughing, often accompanied by sputum production, shortness of breath, recurrent lung infections and fatigue. Bronchiectasis are protrusions of the bronchial tubes in the lungs. The word “bronchiectasis” is derived from the Greek word éktasis, which means dilation.