{"id":1159,"date":"2025-12-08T14:42:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dralperfindikcioglu.com\/?page_id=1159"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:58:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:58:17","slug":"bronchiectasis-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dralperfindikcioglu.com\/en\/treatments\/bronchiectasis-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Bronchiectasis Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_2105757114\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n  <div id=\"page-header-447134075\" class=\"page-header-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"page-title dark simple-title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"page-title-inner container align-center text-center flex-row-col medium-flex-wrap\" >\n              <div class=\"title-wrapper is-larger flex-col\">\n          <h1 class=\"entry-title mb-0\">\n            Bronchiectasis Treatment          <\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"title-content flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"title-breadcrumbs pb-half pt-half\"><\/div>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n       <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_2105757114 {\n  padding-top: 15px;\n  padding-bottom: 15px;\n  background-color: #3c338e;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_107985434\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1950794128\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2066882810\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by the permanent enlargement and structural distortion of the airways called bronchi. This condition causes mucus not to be cleared adequately from the lungs and prepares the ground for recurrent infections. Diagnosis is usually made with thoracic CT.<\/p>\n<p>The causes and risk factors of bronchiectasis are based on chronic infections such as previous pneumonia, tuberculosis, immune system diseases, and cystic fibrosis. Genetic predisposition and frequent respiratory tract infections in childhood also increase the risk.<\/p>\n<p>The methods used in the treatment of bronchiectasis vary depending on the extent of the disease and the severity of the complaints. Physiotherapy techniques aimed at mucus clearance, antibiotic treatments, bronchodilators, and sometimes surgical intervention are among the treatment options.<\/p>\n<p>Long-term follow-up and strategies to improve quality of life can be achieved with regular breathing exercises, protection from infections, vaccination schedule, and smoking cessation. Monitoring of patients under the supervision of a pulmonology specialist ensures early prevention of complications.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Things You Need to Know<\/td>\n<td>Information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Definition<\/td>\n<td>Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by the permanent and abnormal widening of the airways called bronchi. Due to this widening, sputum accumulation, infection, and respiratory distress develop.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Causes<\/td>\n<td>Recurrent lung infections (pneumonia, tuberculosis), congenital diseases (cystic fibrosis), immunodeficiencies, bronchial obstructions, aspiration, primary ciliary dyskinesia.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Factors<\/td>\n<td>Frequent respiratory tract infections, genetic diseases (especially cystic fibrosis), immune system disorders, smoking, chronic reflux.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Symptoms<\/td>\n<td>Chronic and intense productive cough, foul-smelling sputum, recurrent lung infections, shortness of breath, wheezing, fatigue, hemoptysis (bloody sputum), clubbing of the fingers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diagnostic Methods<\/td>\n<td>High-resolution lung CT (HRCT) is the most valuable diagnostic method. Pulmonary function tests, sputum culture, blood tests, genetic tests, and bronchoscopy are used as supportive methods.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Course of the Disease<\/td>\n<td>It is a slowly progressive and chronic disease. It can be controlled with regular treatment, but it cannot be completely cured.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Complications<\/td>\n<td>Frequent infections, respiratory failure, hemoptysis, amyloidosis, pulmonary hypertension, right heart failure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Treatment Goal<\/td>\n<td>Clearing sputum, preventing and treating infections, maintaining airway patency, reducing inflammation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Medical Treatment<\/td>\n<td>Broad-spectrum antibiotics (during acute infections or prophylactically), bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, mucolytics (sputum-thinning drugs).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sputum Clearance Methods<\/td>\n<td>Physiotherapy (postural drainage), chest percussion, breathing exercises, device-assisted methods (such as flutter and acapella), regular water intake.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vaccines<\/td>\n<td>Annual flu vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine are recommended; they provide a preventive effect against infections.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lifestyle Recommendations<\/td>\n<td>Avoiding smoking and passive smoking, paying attention to hygiene, exercising regularly, eating healthily, continuing respiratory physiotherapy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Surgical Treatment<\/td>\n<td>In unilateral and localized bronchiectasis, in cases not responding to medical treatment, lung resection (lobectomy, etc.) may be considered. Surgery is not recommended in diffuse cases.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Follow-up<\/td>\n<td>Regular lung imaging, pulmonary tests, sputum culture follow-up, early recognition of exacerbations, pulmonology follow-up.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Prognosis<\/td>\n<td>Quality of life can be preserved with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Long-term stable course is possible in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis cases. Compliance with treatment is the main factor determining prognosis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2066882810 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -40px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_107985434 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_627626475\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-591926738\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-673404850\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:#3c338e;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-532810345\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1815985468\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner dark\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_714412969\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/dralperfindikcioglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hakkimdagorsel.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dralperfindikcioglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hakkimdagorsel.webp 525w, https:\/\/dralperfindikcioglu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/hakkimdagorsel-271x400.webp 271w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_714412969 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1815985468 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -20px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2095220611\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner dark\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2978075074\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<div>Prof. Dr. <strong>Alper F\u0131nd\u0131k\u00e7\u0131o\u011flu<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2978075074 {\n  font-size: 2rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2978075074 {\n    font-size: 2.25rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-483889843\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-483889843 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<p>I was born in Istanbul in 1973. I completed my primary education at Erzincan \u0130n\u00f6n\u00fc Primary School and my secondary and high school education at Erzurum Anatolian High School. I completed my university education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine between 1992\u20131998. Afterwards, I completed my specialization between 1998\u20132003 at the Istanbul Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic. I worked as a specialist at the same hospital for 1 year.<\/p>\n<p>Between 2004\u20132005, I fulfilled my military service at G\u00fclhane Military Medical Academy. In 2005, I started working as a lecturer at Ba\u015fkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery. I became an associate professor in 2014 and a professor in 2022.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I started working at Ac\u0131badem Hospital in 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<a href=\"\/en\/about-me\/\" class=\"button white is-outline\" style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n\t\t<span>About Me<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905457705745\" class=\"button success\" style=\"border-radius:99px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<span>WhatsApp<\/span>\n\t<i class=\"icon-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2095220611 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -20px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-673404850 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 20px 0px 20px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-673404850 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 30px 0px 30px;\n  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Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dralperfindikcioglu.com\/en\/treatments\/bronchiectasis-treatment\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Bronchiectasis\"><\/span>What Is Bronchiectasis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by the permanent widening of the bronchi and damage to their wall structure. This condition prepares the ground for sputum accumulation and recurrent infections. Although the most common cause is previous lung infections, immune system disorders and genetic diseases may also play a role. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important in terms of controlling infections and preserving lung functions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Causes_of_Bronchiectasis\"><\/span>What Are the Causes of Bronchiectasis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When we go down to the root of the disease, we encounter a wide variety of causes. Sometimes a congenital genetic inheritance, and sometimes infections encountered later in life, initiate this process. However, the vast majority of cases, about 75%, are acquired bronchiectasis.<\/p>\n<p>Especially if we speak specifically for our country, tuberculosis infections, which are a legacy of past years, occupy an important place. Even if tuberculosis is overcome and healed, the damaged scars it leaves in the lungs may turn into bronchiectasis years later. Apart from this, severe pneumonias in childhood and diseases such as measles or whooping cough may also leave permanent scars on the bronchial walls.<\/p>\n<p>Although the causes differ in developed countries, infection sequelae still take the lead in our geography. However, there is a very interesting statistic: when we look at patient series in Turkey, we cannot find a specific cause in almost half of the patients (50%). We call this &#8220;idiopathic bronchiectasis.&#8221; That is, even if there is no underlying rheumatic disease, immune problem, or known previous infection, the bronchial structure may still be impaired.<\/p>\n<p>Some conditions that may pave the way for the disease are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuberculosis sequelae<\/li>\n<li>Childhood pneumonias<\/li>\n<li>Measles infection<\/li>\n<li>Whooping cough<\/li>\n<li>Foreign body aspiration<\/li>\n<li>Immune system deficiencies<\/li>\n<li>Rheumatoid arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Inflammatory bowel diseases<\/li>\n<li>Sj\u00f6gren syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Cystic fibrosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Types_and_Stages_of_Bronchiectasis\"><\/span>What Are the Types and Stages of Bronchiectasis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every bronchiectasis patient is the same, and not every patient receives the same treatment. As thoracic surgeons, we classify the disease according to the shape and severity of the damage. This classification is the most critical guide in determining whether surgery is appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>The types according to the severity of the disease are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cylindrical bronchiectasis<\/li>\n<li>Varicose bronchiectasis<\/li>\n<li>Cystic bronchiectasis (Saccular)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the first stage, the &#8220;Cylindrical&#8221; type, there are tubular, relatively regular, and mild enlargements in the bronchi. We usually do not consider surgery at this stage; medical treatment is at the forefront.<\/p>\n<p>In the second stage, the &#8220;Varicose&#8221; type, the bronchi become knotted and irregular just like varicose veins in the legs. The terminal parts of the airways begin to decrease, and the damage deepens.<\/p>\n<p>The third and most severe form is &#8220;Cystic or Saccular&#8221; bronchiectasis. This is the group that concerns us most surgically and requires radical decisions. Here, the bronchi have completely lost their function as airways and have turned into grape-like clusters or sacs filled with pus. The cartilage and muscle tissue in the bronchial wall have eroded. This type is generally like a reservoir that constantly produces infection and does not respond to medical treatment. 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The most characteristic feature is the production of large amounts of sputum that increases in the mornings. Because the inflammatory fluids that accumulate in the widened bronchi throughout the night begin to move with the effect of gravity upon waking up in the morning and trigger the cough reflex.<\/p>\n<p>The complaints our patients frequently experience are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Persistent cough<\/li>\n<li>Large amounts of purulent sputum<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Chest pain<\/li>\n<li>Frequent recurrent fever<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Bad breath<\/li>\n<li>Bloody sputum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These symptoms deeply affect not only physical health but also the patient\u2019s social life. Because of the constant cough and concern about producing foul-smelling sputum, our patients may avoid mingling in society and may develop a depressive mood. Therefore, treatment aims to improve not only the lungs but also the patient\u2019s social life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Doesnt_It_Improve_with_Medication_and_Why_Is_Surgical_Treatment_Required\"><\/span>Why Doesn\u2019t It Improve with Medication and Why Is Surgical Treatment Required?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the issue our patients most frequently ask us about and complain about in the clinic: &#8220;Doctor, I used bags of antibiotics, I\u2019ve been taking medicine for years, but why am I not getting better?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The answer to this question is hidden in the &#8220;anatomical&#8221; nature of the disease. Medications can kill the existing microbe at that moment and dry up the infection. However, they cannot restore the widened, hollowed-out, structurally damaged bronchial wall to its former healthy state. As long as that cavity (damaged bronchus) remains there, once the medication is stopped, it will fill with secretions again and produce microbes again.<\/p>\n<p>In medicine, we call this the &#8220;Septic Sink&#8221; theory. The damaged area acts as a constant reservoir of infection for the body. The body\u2019s defense cells have difficulty reaching there. Even if you suppress the microbe with antibiotics, the infection recurs in a short time because the environment is very favorable for bacteria to multiply. This area even becomes a source that continuously pumps inflammation to other healthy organs in the body.<\/p>\n<p>This is the logic of surgery: physically removing this &#8220;infection production center&#8221; from the body, which medications cannot reach, cannot correct, and which constantly spreads poison to the body. Once this is done, the vicious cycle is broken.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Suitable_for_Bronchiectasis_Surgery\"><\/span>Who Is Suitable for Bronchiectasis Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The decision for surgery is not a simple one where we can just look at the scans and say, &#8220;Let\u2019s remove this part.&#8221; It requires a very meticulous, multidisciplinary evaluation process. Not every bronchiectasis patient is operated on. For us, the correct patient selection is half of surgical success.<\/p>\n<p>The criteria for suitability for surgery are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The disease being localized<\/li>\n<li>Resistance to medical treatment<\/li>\n<li>Saccular type damage<\/li>\n<li>Adequate respiratory capacity<\/li>\n<li>Acceptable cardiac reserve<\/li>\n<li>Good general condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ideal candidate is the patient in whom the disease is confined to only a certain part of the lung (for example, in a single lobe or segment). If the disease is limited to one point, the patient is completely cured when we remove that region. In addition, the patient\u2019s complaints must persist despite adequate medical treatment, physiotherapy, and vaccinations. In other words, surgery is the most effective method we resort to after using all our weapons.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Which_Situations_Is_Surgical_Treatment_Not_Recommended\"><\/span>In Which Situations Is Surgical Treatment Not Recommended?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some situations, surgery may bring more harm than benefit to the patient. Determining these situations, which we call &#8220;contraindications,&#8221; is of vital importance. While our aim is to heal the patient, we must not make them dependent on a breathing machine.<\/p>\n<p>The situations in which surgery is not recommended are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diffuse bilateral disease<\/li>\n<li>Advanced-stage COPD<\/li>\n<li>Severe heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Primary ciliary dyskinesia<\/li>\n<li>Severe immune deficiencies<\/li>\n<li>Insufficient lung reserve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Especially in genetic diseases such as &#8220;Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia,&#8221; the problem is not only in the shape of the bronchus but in the motility of the cilia in the respiratory tract. Since this genetic disorder affects the entire respiratory tract, a local surgical intervention does not solve the problem; because the tissue that appears &#8220;healthy&#8221; but remains behind is also \u05dc\u05de\u05e2\u05e9\u05d4 diseased, and its cilia do not work. Likewise, in patients whose disease has spread to both sides of the lungs, surgery is generally not preferred because it is not possible to remove all the diseased areas (because no lung would remain).<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1079647450 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -40px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1438976721 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1537528434\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1601042606\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1622480476\" class=\"col iletisim-sayfas\u0131-col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgb(60, 51, 142);border-width:2px 2px 2px 2px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row align-middle\"  id=\"row-1337766946\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-945616553\" class=\"col medium-11 small-7 large-11\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-154249799\" class=\"text hide-for-medium\">\n\t\t\r\n\r\n<p><strong>You can contact us via WhatsApp.<\/strong><br \/>To get information about treatments, simply click the button next to it. 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The gold standard diagnostic method for bronchiectasis is &#8220;High-Resolution Computed Tomography&#8221; (HRCT). With this method, we examine your lungs in millimetric slices. We can clearly see which segment is involved and how much the bronchial wall has thickened.<\/p>\n<p>However, in patients for whom we decide on surgery, this is still not enough. More advanced mapping is required for the safety of the surgery. Because a lung with bronchiectasis is a complex area where there are adhesions due to chronic inflammation, vascular structures may be displaced, or abnormal vessels may have formed. Therefore, we use &#8220;3-Dimensional (3D) CT Angiography.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of these advanced imaging methods are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Showing vascular variations<\/li>\n<li>Predicting adhesion areas<\/li>\n<li>Determining the resection boundary<\/li>\n<li>Reducing the risk of bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Shortening the operation time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, we \u043e\u0431\u044f\u0437\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e perform &#8220;Bronchoscopy&#8221; before surgery. We enter the airways with a lighted camera, check whether there is a tumor or foreign body inside, and take samples for microbiological examination.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Preoperative_Preparation_Process_Like\"><\/span>What Is the Preoperative Preparation Process Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The secret of a successful bronchiectasis surgery lies more in the preoperative preparation period than on the operating table. The approach of &#8220;let\u2019s hospitalize the patient immediately and operate tomorrow&#8221; is extremely wrong in this disease. First, we enter a preparation process that we call &#8220;Optimization.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The aim of this process is to minimize the active infectious burden and the amount of sputum in the patient\u2019s lungs. We begin to use targeted antibiotics determined according to sputum culture results at least two weeks before surgery. In addition to this, we apply intensive respiratory physiotherapy. With the method we call &#8220;Postural Drainage,&#8221; we ensure that the patient drains the accumulated inflammation in the lung.<\/p>\n<p>The importance of this preparation is \u062b\u0627\u0628\u062a with historical data. In the old periods when antibiotics and these meticulous preparation protocols did not exist, the mortality risk in bronchiectasis surgeries was at terrifying levels such as 46%. Because cutting &#8220;dirty&#8221; and infected tissue carried great risks. However, today, thanks to this detailed cleansing and preparation process, the surgical risk has dropped to levels around 1.5%. In other words, not making an incision before reducing the infectious burden is the key to surgical success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Bronchiectasis_Surgery_Performed\"><\/span>How Is Bronchiectasis Surgery Performed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the development of technology, major changes have also taken place in thoracic surgery. Surgeries once performed with large incisions have given way to minimally invasive methods. Today, the standard approach in bronchiectasis surgery is the methods known among the public as &#8220;Closed Surgery,&#8221; namely VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) or Robotic Surgery.<\/p>\n<p>In this method, instead of opening the chest cavity with a large incision and separating the ribs, we perform the procedure by entering with a camera and special instruments through only 1 or 2 small holes of a few centimeters. By seeing the inside on a high-resolution screen, the surgeon frees the diseased lung lobe or segment and removes it in a special bag.<\/p>\n<p>The advantages of minimally invasive (closed) surgery are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Less pain<\/li>\n<li>Smaller scar<\/li>\n<li>Less bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Fast recovery process<\/li>\n<li>Shorter hospital stay<\/li>\n<li>Less risk of complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We now reserve open surgery (Thoracotomy) only as an option in very rare cases where there are very dense adhesions, where the closed method is technically not possible, or in emergency bleeding situations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Be_Done_in_Case_of_Coughing_Up_Blood\"><\/span>What Should Be Done in Case of Coughing Up Blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the conditions that bronchiectasis patients fear most is &#8220;Hemoptysis,&#8221; that is, coughing up blood. The enlarged and superficial vessels in the damaged area may rupture under the effect of infection. If the amount is small (streaks in the sputum), it may be monitored, but the heavy bleeding that we call &#8220;Massive Hemoptysis&#8221; carries a life-threatening risk.<\/p>\n<p>In such a situation, the priority is to stop the bleeding. Usually, the first choice is not surgery but &#8220;Interventional Radiology.&#8221; With the procedure we call &#8220;Bronchial Artery Embolization&#8221; (BAE), entry is made through the groin, the thin bleeding vessel in the lung is found, and it is blocked. This procedure is often life-saving and stops the bleeding without the need for surgery.<\/p>\n<p>However, in some cases, especially in patients with tuberculosis sequelae or when embolization fails, emergency surgery may be required. This is a risky decision, but if the bleeding does not stop, the only remedy to save the patient\u2019s life is to remove that bleeding tissue (Emergency Resection).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Postoperative_Recovery_Process_Like\"><\/span>What Is the Postoperative Recovery Process Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The postoperative period is the time when cooperation between the patient and the doctor is at its most intense. We usually host our patients in the hospital for between 4 and 6 days. If you have had surgery with the closed method, pain control is much easier and you start walking the next day.<\/p>\n<p>The most critical issue in this period is to ensure that the lung re-expands. For this, you need to continuously exercise with the &#8220;blowing balls&#8221; (triflow) we give you. Early mobilization and breathing exercises eliminate the risk of pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest concern of our patients is, &#8220;Will my breath be enough when part of my lung is removed?&#8221; Here, it must be clearly stated that the tissue we remove with surgery is not tissue that is already &#8220;working&#8221; and providing you oxygen. It is dead tissue filled with inflammation, not participating in air exchange, and having lost its function. It even compresses the healthy areas and hinders them.<\/p>\n<p>When we remove this useless and burdensome tissue, the remaining healthy lung tissue expands more comfortably. Since the chronic infectious burden in the body is removed, the patient\u2019s general energy level increases. Scientific studies show that in most patients who undergo surgery, exercise capacity does not decrease but on the contrary increases.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Results_After_Surgery\"><\/span>What Are the Results After Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The results of bronchiectasis surgery performed with the correct patient selection and good surgical technique are gratifying. Our goal is not only that the scans improve, but that the patient\u2019s quality of life improves.<\/p>\n<p>When we look at the long-term results, 66% to 82% of patients become completely symptom-free. In other words, the cough ends, the sputum stops, and recurrent fever attacks become a thing of the past. In the remaining patients, complaints decrease very significantly and become manageable.<\/p>\n<p>In quality-of-life questionnaires, it has been observed that by the 9th postoperative month, patients\u2019 physical and social functions approach the average of society. They come out of the psychology of being a &#8220;constantly sick person&#8221; and mingle with social life confidently.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-314952404\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-314952404-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-with-which-underlying-diseases-is-bronchiectasis-associated?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-314952404-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>With which underlying diseases is bronchiectasis associated?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-314952404-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-314952404-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Bronchiectasis is associated with recurrent pneumonias, cystic fibrosis, immune system disorders, and infections such as tuberculosis. In addition, some autoimmune diseases and bronchial obstructions also play a role in its development.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1250129116\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1250129116-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-when-are-antibiotics-used-in-the-treatment-of-bronchiectasis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1250129116-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>When are antibiotics used in the treatment of bronchiectasis?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1250129116-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1250129116-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Antibiotics are used especially during exacerbations or when bacteria are detected in sputum culture. Long-term low-dose antibiotic treatment may also be considered in patients with frequent infections.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1562260917\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1562260917-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-role-does-physiotherapy-play-in-bronchiectasis-patients?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1562260917-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What role does physiotherapy play in bronchiectasis patients?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1562260917-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1562260917-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Physiotherapy facilitates the cleaning of the airways. Chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, and regular breathing exercises ensure the removal of sputum and reduce the frequency of exacerbations.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-942904461\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-942904461-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-bronchiectasis-be-completely-cured-with-surgical-treatment?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-942904461-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can bronchiectasis be completely cured with surgical treatment?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-942904461-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-942904461-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Surgery is applied only in limited, localized bronchiectasis, and symptoms may disappear when the diseased segment is removed. However, surgery is generally not recommended in diffuse bronchiectasis, and treatment is aimed at symptom control.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2203242929\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2203242929-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-bronchiectasis-and-asthma-be-seen-together?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2203242929-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can bronchiectasis and asthma be seen together?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2203242929-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2203242929-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes, bronchiectasis and asthma may coexist. This condition may worsen symptoms and make response to treatment more difficult. Both diseases need to be addressed separately.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2578064487\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2578064487-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-should-lifestyle-changes-in-bronchiectasis-patients-focus-on?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2578064487-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What should lifestyle changes in bronchiectasis patients focus on?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2578064487-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2578064487-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Quitting smoking, avoiding air pollution, drinking plenty of fluids, exercising regularly, and learning airway clearance techniques are of vital importance for the success of treatment.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2609071828\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2609071828-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-is-bronchiectasis-managed-during-pregnancy?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2609071828-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How is bronchiectasis managed during pregnancy?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2609071828-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2609071828-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Bronchiectasis should be carefully monitored during pregnancy. With regular sputum clearance, infection control, and pulmonology follow-up, the health of both the mother and the baby can be protected. Medical follow-up is essential in pregnancy planning.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2575091416\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2575091416-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-the-role-of-inhaler-medications-in-the-treatment-of-bronchiectasis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2575091416-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is the role of inhaler medications in the treatment of bronchiectasis?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2575091416-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2575091416-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids help sputum to be expelled more easily by widening the airways. They are used frequently especially in bronchiectasis patients accompanied by asthma or COPD.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-613316281\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-613316281-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-can-bronchiectasis-exacerbations-be-prevented?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-613316281-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How can bronchiectasis exacerbations be prevented?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-613316281-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-613316281-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In preventing exacerbations, regular physiotherapy, flu and pneumonia vaccines, staying away from smoking, and when necessary the use of prophylactic antibiotics are important. Early treatment may stop disease progression.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2701300289\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2701300289-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-the-long-term-complications-of-bronchiectasis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2701300289-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are the long-term complications of bronchiectasis?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2701300289-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2701300289-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Complications that may develop over time include persistent shortness of breath, bloody sputum (hemoptysis), recurrent lung infections, and rarely respiratory failure. Early diagnosis reduces these risks.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-134699313\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-134699313-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-long-does-bronchiectasis-treatment-take?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-134699313-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How Long Does Bronchiectasis Treatment Take?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-134699313-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-134699313-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Bronchiectasis treatment is a long-term and most often lifelong process. The duration of treatment varies according to the extent of the disease, the frequency of exacerbations, and the general health condition of the person.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2835029456\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2835029456-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-department-or-doctor-should-be-consulted-for-bronchiectasis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2835029456-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which Department or Doctor Should Be Consulted for Bronchiectasis?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2835029456-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2835029456-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>For the diagnosis and treatment of bronchiectasis, the Pulmonology department should be consulted. This specialty investigates the causes of the disease, evaluates lung functions, and determines appropriate medication or physical therapy approaches. In advanced cases, consultation with thoracic surgery may also be required.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1649897265\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1649897265-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-bronchiectasis-dangerous?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1649897265-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is bronchiectasis dangerous?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1649897265-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1649897265-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Bronchiectasis can be a serious disease. If left untreated, it may lead to frequent infections, respiratory failure, and a marked decline in quality of life. Risks can be reduced with regular follow-up and treatment.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-724029086\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-724029086-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-bronchiectasis-go-away-on-its-own?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-724029086-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does bronchiectasis go away on its own?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-724029086-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-724029086-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Bronchiectasis does not go away on its own. The widening that occurs in the bronchi is permanent. However, with appropriate treatment, infections can be controlled and the progression of the disease can be slowed.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-327900337\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-327900337-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-where-does-bronchiectasis-most-commonly-affect?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-327900337-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Where does bronchiectasis most commonly affect?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-327900337-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-327900337-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Bronchiectasis most commonly affects the lower lung lobes. Its location may vary according to the underlying cause, and in some patients it may be widespread in both lungs.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-921076867\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-921076867-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-the-life-expectancy-of-bronchiectasis-patients?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-921076867-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is the life expectancy of bronchiectasis patients?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-921076867-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-921076867-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Life expectancy depends on the extent of the disease, the frequency of infections, and compliance with treatment. With early diagnosis and regular treatment, many patients can lead active lives for many years.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3103874789\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3103874789-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-the-difference-between-bronchiectasis-and-emphysema?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3103874789-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is the difference between bronchiectasis and emphysema?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3103874789-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3103874789-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In bronchiectasis, the bronchi widen permanently and sputum accumulates. Emphysema, on the other hand, progresses with the destruction of the alveoli. The two diseases have different mechanisms but may occur together.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4135114532\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4135114532-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-cystic-bronchiectasis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4135114532-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is cystic bronchiectasis?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4135114532-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4135114532-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Cystic bronchiectasis is the condition where the bronchi are severely dilated and take on a sac-like appearance. It is the most severe form of bronchiectasis and progresses with frequent infections.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-322925625\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-322925625-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-tubular-bronchiectasis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-322925625-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is tubular bronchiectasis?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-322925625-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-322925625-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Tubular bronchiectasis is a milder form in which the bronchi are widened cylindrically. When detected at an early stage, the response to treatment may be better.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3371661811\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3371661811-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-the-symptoms-of-bronchiectasis-in-children?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3371661811-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are the symptoms of bronchiectasis in children?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3371661811-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3371661811-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In children, prolonged cough, large amounts of sputum, frequent lung infections, and growth retardation may be seen. 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