Bronchiectasis Basics

Learn the definition of bronchiectasis and how it affects your breathing.

Bronchiectasis is among a group of lung diseases classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD. Find out more about bronchiectasis, including signs and symptoms of bronchiectasis, causes of bronchiectasis, diagnosis of bronchiectasis, treatment and prevention of bronchiectasis.

A diagnosis of bronchiectasis is sometimes difficult to make, as the disease can be mistaken for other illnesses. Learn more about the diagnosis of bronchiectasis.

The hallmark symptoms of bronchiectasis include chronic cough with the production of thick, purulent sputum. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of bronchiectasis and what you can do to manage them.

Watch About.com's Bronchiectasis video to view a fantastic and informative video about bronchiectasis and how your lungs are affected by this type of COPD.

Visit A.D.A.M. to learn more about what goes on in your lungs if you have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis. Discover what signs and symptoms accompany bronchiectasis. Find out about diagnostic tests associated with bronchiectasis. Learn more about treatment and prevention of bronchiectasis.