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General information on Bronchiectasis?
Can someone direct me to very general information on Bronchiectasis that I can share with friends who have never heard of the disease, but want to learn more?
Some of the descriptions out there on the web are lengthy and confusing - and I want to make sure I direct friends to comprehensive and accurate information!
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You can find a section on the "Basics of Bronchiectasis" in the "What is Bronchiectasis?" tab of this website. This content covers general information about Bronchiectasis such as symptoms, causes and treatments. Here's the direct link you can use to access it:
https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Wha...
In addition to the "Basics of Bronchiectasis" piece, we are working on a more in-depth brochure about Bronchiectasis. The brochure will be called 1s, 2s and 3s of COPD, which can be found on the page linked below, if you are interested. The 1s, 2s and 3s of Bronchiectasis will be available later this year.
https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/Educatio...
Thank you!
Thank you!
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