(StatePoint) Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung disease in which the airways become widened and thickened because of inflammation and infection. Consulting a lung specialist and following guideline-based treatment can help reduce further lung damage and slow the condition’s progression.
The American Lung Association, working with Boehringer Ingelheim, is helping raise awareness about bronchiectasis and encouraging people to speak up for themselves when seeking an early diagnosis and the right treatment plan.
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