By Mark L. Metersky, MD, and Aydin Uzunpinar, MD, Author at Clinical Advisor

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An uncommon but serious lung disorder

By Mark L. Metersky, MD, and Aydin Uzunpinar, MD

September 12, 2007

Most often secondary to childhood infection, bronchiectasis is irreversible. But there are steps you can take to improve your patients’ quality of life. Bronchiectasis, which is characterized by abnormal dilatation of the bronchi and excessive mucus production, is usually the result of acute or chronic infection.1 Thanks to the advent of effective anti-TB therapy and…

By Mark L. Metersky, MD, and Aydin Uzunpinar, MD

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An uncommon but serious lung disorder

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