Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition where the bronchial tubes in the lungs become damaged, inflamed, and widened, leading to a buildup of mucus that makes breathing difficult. The condition can develop for various reasons, including infections, genetic disorders, autoimmune conditions, and other factors.
Cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is associated with a genetically inherited cystic fibrosis disorder caused by a CFTR gene mutation. This results in the production of thick, sticky mucus that can block the airways and lead to lung infections.
Most bronchiectasis cases - the non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB)- as the name sugg...
