In this article, we will discuss various Causes of Bronchiectasis. So, let’s get started.
Causes
Idiopathic
Any obstruction in the airway such as aspiration of foreign particles, tumor mass, compression due to adjacent lymphadenopathy, stenotic airway, congenital underdevelopment of the airway or bronchial atresia.
Infection (bacterial, nontuberculous mycobacteria, etc)
Immunodeficiency (hypogammaglobinemia, HIV infection, bronchiolitis obliterans post lung transplantation)
Genetic causes (cystic fibrosis, Kartagener’s syndrome, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency)
Auto-immune or rheumatologic causes such as Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease
Immune-mediated disease such as allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Yellow-nail syndrome
Recurrent aspiration
Post radiation fibrosis or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (causes traction bronchiectasis)
8 replies on “Causes of Bronchiectasis”
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Yes vertigo is associated with Parkinson’s disease. You can also see a physiotherapist for additional management
The physiotherapist saw me in the hospital and plans to send me an appointment to see her as an outpatient. Thanks for responding to my message, much appreciated.
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