<unk>  involves cycles of infections and inflammation that result in alveolar damage and inelastic dilated bronchi.<unk>  may be classified based on either severity of localization of the disease.<unk>  can be caused by both, congenital and acquired factors.<unk>  must be differentiated from other diseases that cause dyspnea and cough, such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic sinusitis, cough due to gastrointestinal reflux, upper airway cough syndrome, pulmonary carcinoma, and inhaled foreign body.<unk>  is normally diagnosed after months or years of symptoms. The most common symptoms are a chronic cough and daily sputum production. The most common signs of<unk>  are coarse crackles, rhonchi, and wheezes on auscultation. There are both routine investigations and special case investigations. Routine investigations include sputum analysis, full blood count, and quantitative immunoglobulin levels. Cystic fibrosis and autoimmune testing are done if the patient is suspected of having an underlying condition. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is the preferred diagnostic tool in identifying<unk> . Along with treatment of<unk> , it is important to treat the underlying condition if one is present. The medical therapy is divided into medical treatment and physiotherapy strategies. Surgical indications are life-threatening hemoptysis or disease that is unresponsive to medical treatment. Primary prevention of<unk>  is aimed at the prevention of future development with the avoidance of harmful substances, vaccinations, maintenance of a healthy body mass index (BMI), and the practice of physiologic strategies. To reduce the impact of the disease, patients should lead a healthy lifestyle, use prophylactic treatment when needed, do vaccinations, and practice physiotherapy strategies.
Bronchiectasis
Chronic bronchitis
Acute bronchitis
Atypical pneumonia
Bronchomalacia
Bronchiolitis
Eosinophilic pneumonia
Lung abscess