SINCE Laennec 1 first described and named bronchiectasis its etiology and mode of development have been controversial issues. Numerous theories have been advanced, each of which is backed by ...
or bronchiectasis. He said: "In patients with asthma and COPD or other lung conditions, an exacerbation of symptoms might be misdiagnosed as a chest infection. "Equally, these patients might be ...
COPD, bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, or pneumothorax. Commonly seen in people exposed to cigarette smoke (either actively or passively) and from a variety of lung conditions including asthma ...