What is bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis is an obstructive lung disease that is characterized by localized, irreversible dilation of part of the bronchial tree resulting in an obstruction in the flow of air and impairment in a person's ability to clear lung secretions.
How do members experience bronchiectasis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with bronchiectasis*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
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Nerve pain (neuralgia)
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for bronchiectasis*
Who has bronchiectasis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 9 | |
| 30s | 33 | |
| 40s | 50 | |
| 50s | 64 | |
| 60s | 107 | |
| 70+ | 179 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 100 | |
| Female | 346 |