what difference between asthma and bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis. Bronchiectasis is a chronic condition where the walls of the bronchi are thickened from inflammation and infection. People with bronchiectasis have periodic flare-ups of breathing difficulties, called exacerbations.
Asthma: intermittent obstruction to air flow induced bya variety of stimuli in a susceptible individual. Genetic: strong family history Immunologic: inflammation Environmental: irritants and allergens Infectious: viral infections and inflammation Mechanical: obstruction to airflow.