10 Bronchiectasis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
When we inhale, air travels from our mouths to our lungs via airways that are known as bronchi. These airways are naturally lined with a type of mucus that we know as phlegm. This mucus is important to us because it helps to trap anything that might otherwise cause us harm.
Bronchiectasis is a condition that causes these airways to become inflamed and scarred. It also means that more phlegm is lining the airways than usual. This can lead to a wide range of unwelcome symptoms and can cause considerable distress to the patient.
Here’s a look at some of the most common symptoms of the condition.
