Breathing is the most important thing your body does. Without breathing, you simply cannot live. It’s something you do without even thinking about it — unless you suffer from a ... Read more
Are you a bronchiectasis patient suffering from depression? If your answer is yes, you’re among friends. Not only is there a high correlation between bronchiectasis and depression and anxiety, but ... Read more
The first sign of bronchiectasis is often a persistent cough. If you go to see your primary healthcare provider, they’ll usually ask you about the nature of your cough, ... Read more
What’s it like taking care of someone who’s had a lung transplant? In this video from Gifted Life, 26-year-old Lauren and her mom explain what it’s like looking after someone who ... Read more
In this UT Health North East video shared in November 2012, Paul Gleiser talks to pulmonologist Dr. William Girard about bronchiectasis. Discover eight interesting facts about the lungs. The two ... Read more
Pseudomonas aeruginosa are strains of bacteria which can be found anywhere with damp conditions. They can cause problems for people with compromised immune systems and can lead to lung infections like pneumonia. ... Read more
Bronchiectasis is the clinical term for the irreversible, progressive dilation, expansion, inflammation and scarring of the bronchi (tubes conducting air to the lungs), which eventually leads to airway obstruction, impaired ... Read more
A recent study has found that certain immune system cells called antigen presenting cells (APC) may be responsible for increasing airway inflammation for patients with bronchiectasis. A study review shows several ... Read more
In this video from motivationaldoc shared in December 2015, Dr. Alan Mandell explains that most people are not breathing correctly. Changing the way we breathe can help to strengthen the diaphragm, ... Read more
The Bronchiectasis and NTM Initiative is an online facility that aims to meet the needs of patients who have either bronchiectasis or nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) via a global platform. Study ... Read more
