It is a localized dilation and distortion of the bronchi leading to several complications.
1) Congenital factors – like dyskinetic cilia or mucoviscidosis
2) Obstruction of bronchus – due to foreign body, tumor, stenosis, inspissated secretions
3) Infections – pneumonia, whooping cough, tuberculosis, fungal infections, bronchial asthma
4) Fibrocystic disease, Immotile cilia syndrome
1) Cough – copious purulent expectoration, often blood tinged and foul smelling
2) Patient is generally a young adult in age group of 14-25, whose growth and development may be affected
3) Enlarged lymph nodes around neck
4) Clubbing of fingers can be seen in chronic patients
C.T. scan of thorax, sputum examination
This is a major disease and can lead to various serious complications
1) Improve general health and nutrition of the patient
2) Prompt treatment of childhood respiratory infections
3) Exercise
4) Steam inhalation and hot fomentation externally
5) Atmospheric pollution if any should be avoided.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
Causes of Bronchiectasis
1) Congenital factors – like dyskinetic cilia or mucoviscidosis
2) Obstruction of bronchus – due to foreign body, tumor, stenosis, inspissated secretions
3) Infections – pneumonia, whooping cough, tuberculosis, fungal infections, bronchial asthma
4) Fibrocystic disease, Immotile cilia syndrome
Symptoms of Bronchiectasis
1) Cough – copious purulent expectoration, often blood tinged and foul smelling
2) Patient is generally a young adult in age group of 14-25, whose growth and development may be affected
3) Enlarged lymph nodes around neck
4) Clubbing of fingers can be seen in chronic patients
Investigations for Bronchiectasis
C.T. scan of thorax, sputum examination
Facts about Bronchiectasis
This is a major disease and can lead to various serious complications
Therapeutic consideration for Bronchiectasis
1) Improve general health and nutrition of the patient
2) Prompt treatment of childhood respiratory infections
3) Exercise
4) Steam inhalation and hot fomentation externally
5) Atmospheric pollution if any should be avoided.
Ayurveda Approach
According to Ayurveda this is predominantly TRIDOSHAJ disorder with the involvement of RAKT DHATU, therefore it is difficult to treat, but with the help of ayurvedic medicines and diet one can manage this problem very well and safely. So, ayurvedic treatment is strongly recommended here.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
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