Respiratory Conditions
Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Serious
ICD-10: J47 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: ब्रोन्किइक्टेसिस · தமிழ்: மூச்சுக்குழாய் விரிவாக்கம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬ್ರಾಂಕಿಯೆಕ್ಟಾಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: బ్రోంకియెక్టాసిస్ · বাংলা: ব্রঙ্কিয়েক্টাসিস · मराठी: ब्राँकियेक्टेसिस · ગુજરાતી: બ્રોન્કિયેક્ટેસિસ
About this condition
Bronchiectasis is a condition where the airways in the lungs become permanently widened and damaged, leading to repeated infections and mucus buildup. Common causes include childhood respiratory infections, tuberculosis, and repeated pneumonia which are health concerns in India. Long-term antibiotic therapy, airway clearance techniques, and prompt treatment of infections are essential for managing this condition.
Common symptoms
chronic cough with mucus
repeated chest infections
shortness of breath
wheezing
coughing up blood
chest pain
fatigue
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 days, immediately if coughing blood
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | ब्रोन्किइक्टेसिस · श्वसनी विस्तार · फेफड़ों का संक्रमण · बार-बार खांसी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மூச்சுக்குழாய் விரிவாக்கம் · ப்ரோங்கியெக்டாசிஸ் · அடிக்கடி சுவாச தொற்று · சளி கொண்ட இருமல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬ್ರಾಂಕಿಯೆಕ್ಟಾಸಿಸ್ · ಶ್ವಾಸನಾಳ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆ · ಪುನರಾವರ್ತಿತ ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ಸೋಂಕು · ಕಫದ ಕೆಮ್ಮು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | బ్రోంకియెక్టాసిస్ · శ్వాసనాళ విస్తరణ · పదే పదే ఊపిరితిత్తుల ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · కఫం దగ్గు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ব্রঙ্কিয়েক্টাসিস · শ্বাসনালী প্রসারণ · বারবার ফুসফুসের সংক্রমণ · কফের কাশি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ब्राँकियेक्टेसिस · श्वसनमार्ग विस्तार · वारंवार फुफ्फुसाचा संसर्ग · कफाचा खोकला |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | બ્રોન્કિયેક્ટેસિસ · શ્વાસનળી વિસ્તરણ · વારંવાર શ્વાસ ચેપ · કફની ખાંસી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated?
chronic cough with mucus, repeated chest infections, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing up blood, chest pain.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 days, immediately if coughing blood
Is Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1-2 days, immediately if coughing blood.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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