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Are there any cures for bronchiectasis?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Surgery: If bronchiectasis is confined to one particular lobe of lung, it may be amenable for surgery, then it is curable.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

No: No cures that I am aware of

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 5/6/2017

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