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I ve bronciectasis & for last 4 years have been needing antibiotics every 2 months or ealier, 4 sore throat, +nasal /sinus symptoms, is there a link?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: The presentation of bronchiectasis and other infections may indicate an immune defect. I would advise that your PCP send a work up to include quantitative immunoglobulins, Ig,G, A, E, M and vaccine response titers.

Answered 4/21/2016

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A member asked:

I ve bronciectasis & for last 4 years have been needing antibiotics every 2 months or ealier, 4 sore throat, +nasal /sinus symptoms, is there a link?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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