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February 13, 2017

Variables of Bronchiectasis Survival Identified in Study

Until now, little research had been conducted into the mortality rates of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients. However, a study group at a Turkish hospital have looked into the variables concerned with survival ... Read more

February 9, 2017

The Differences Between Bronchiectasis and COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchiectasis are two chronic lung conditions that often co-exist in patients. The two diseases share many similarities but there are some important differences between ... Read more

February 9, 2017

6 Tips for Managing Bronchiectasis

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, there are ways you can help slow down the progression of the disease and improve your quality of life. We’ve put together a list of ... Read more

February 6, 2017

14 Invisible Illnesses You May Not Know About

Invisible illnesses are conditions patients have that are not obvious when looking at them. Often people with an invisible illness face a lot of prejudice; others accuse them of faking, ... Read more

February 2, 2017

6 Conditions That Increase the Risk of Developing Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a serious lung disease that damages the airways causing them to widen and become scarred, leading to difficulty breathing and a chronic cough. People of any age and gender can ... Read more

February 2, 2017

Dr. Remolina Explains Why You Shouldn’t Ignore a Cough

Most people will suffer from a cough from time to time, particularly during the winter when flu and colds are common. But if you have a persistent cough that you ... Read more

January 30, 2017

Study Review Finds Correlation Between COPD and Bronchiectasis

Researchers at the Peking University Third Hospital in China have found there is a high association between the chronic lung conditions chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) and bronchiectasis. How do ... Read more

January 26, 2017January 26, 2017

Explaining How Our Lungs Work to Children

When explaining bronchiectasis to children, it’s helpful to be able to explain how the lungs work. This video from KidsHealth is aimed at young children who have a basic concept of ... Read more

January 26, 2017

Lung Exercises to Improve Breathing for Bronchiectasis

This video series from Lung Exercises features Donna Wilson, a pulmonary clinical nurse specialist with many years of experience working in some of the country’s best hospitals. Find out eight interesting facts ... Read more

January 23, 2017

VeinViewer Will Help Nurses With IVs and Blood Tests

Anyone with a chronic illness will testify that they spend a lot of time in the doctor’s office having blood work done. Which means getting pricked with a lot of needles, which ... Read more

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