Not really: Most of the cases are acquired after a virulent pulmonary infection, ther are some genetic cases eg kartagner syndrome which can be acquired.
Answered 9/27/2014
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They may: It depends on cause of ur bronchiectasis. Some of the causes r genetic, cystic fibrosis, cilia motility problem, primary immune deficiencies, etc. If u have those, ur kids may have higher chance of developing bronchiectasis if they develop those dis. If u developed bronchiectasis because of recurrent lung infections without immune deficiency, or a rare condition, abpa, it is usually not genetic.
Answered 7/28/2015
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