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What could be the reason that bronchiectasis patients lose weight?
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Depends severity: Bronchiectasis is type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Mucus accumulates and sticks in the airways of the lungs, called bronchi. As a result, the airways become infected and inflamed, eventually leading to enlarged and weak airways, which allows more mucus and bacteria to accumulate.Cough, shortness of breath,weakness,weight loss and fatigue are symptoms that vary in intensity.
Answered 7/7/2014
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