I have ankylosing spondylitis, gerd, lpr, and a motility disorder. friday, i had an upper endoscopy w/stricture dilation. i also have moderate chronic bronchitis. never smoked. could the other conditions have caused/worsened the bronchitis?

CF and PCD : Cystic Fibrosis and Primary or Secondary ciliary dyskinesia may be considered. A culture of airway secretions/sputum and imaging should be included in your work up. Monitor your temperature and if there is shortness of breath or a cough, please have a COVID 19 screening test. Autoimmune panels may be useful in detecting auto-antibodies which may contribute to your respiratory symptoms.