See below: Bronchiectasis is a congenital or acquired disorder of the large bronchi characterized by permanent, abnormal, dilatation and destruction of the bronchial walls, .
Answered 4/5/2013
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Not exactly: Bronchiectasis is an abnormal dilation in the airway or bronchi, and can be the result of chronic or severe lung infections, aspiration, diseases like cystic fibrosis and other problems. In can be associated with airway obstruction and symptoms similar to copd, so the diseases while different overlap and share many features.
Answered 5/10/2014
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