Permanent dilation of the airways can be a result of the damaged bronchial wall.
Dilation can be a uniform enlargement or irregular and result in the formation of pouches.
The pouches in the airways are susceptible to infection because bacteria thrive in these warm, dark and moist areas. When small infections accumulate, someone with bronchiectasis may become very ill. The Bronchiectasis Clinic is a comprehensive clinic dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of Bronchiectasis. An emphasis is placed on identifying an underlying cause, maximizing lung function, and preventing secondary infections. The initial evaluation is typically 3 days.