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A member asked:
I ve bronciectasis +ve severe cough, shd i b using antibiotic on long term basis 2 -broncio exercises don't help much any other way 2 keeep lungs clear?
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Unfortunately this : Is a tough situation. Dilated airways and poor lung function combine for recurrent infections.
Answered 2/17/2013
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