A member asked:

Is bronchitis and bronciectasis same thing?

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Dr. Anthony Filly answered

Specializes in Radiology

No: Bronchitis is an infection/inflation of the airways. Bronchiectasis is irreversible damage and dilation of the airways using from longstanding or severe infection or inflamation.

Answered 5/23/2013

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