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Can i ask why bronchiectasis increases risk of lung cancer?i heard that there is a link and increased risk but don't understand how n why this happens
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Could be: Suggest pulmonologist to answer. Since both conditions are associated with smoking, I would not be surprised, but how this applies to you is another matter. I'd actually see a pulmonologist locally to review your lung CT or MRI in detail. Make noise. I encourage asking questions.
Answered 6/23/2015
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