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Is bronchiectasis the same as cf ?
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CF?: I am not sure what you are referring to by CF? Cystic Fibrosis ? Congestive Heart Failure ?
Answered 5/2/2017
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No: Bronchiectasis= bronchi (airways);ectasis (dilated or stretched out). Bronchiectasis is a physical finding that can occur in many lung infections/conditions.Cystic fibrosis is medical condition with many features.It is inherited as a recessive genetic disease. There are abnormalities in the production of lung mucous that can lead to bronchiectasis over time.
Answered 11/27/2017
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