Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a condition of the lungs caused when parts of the bronchii become dilated and collapse and fail to either take in air or clear secretions.  It has a number of causes including recurring pneumonia, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, aspergillosis, tumors, staphylococcus, whooping cough, childhood AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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