Bronchiectasis in children

Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition caused by damage to the lungs. If your child has been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, you may have lots of questions. In this information we explain what bronchiectasis is, what the symptoms are, how it’s diagnosed, and how it’s treated.

We also have information on bronchiectasis in adults.

How to say bronchiectasis: ‘brong-key-ek-tah-sis’

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