#bronchiectasis

-- chronic dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles

-- caused by inflammation

-- the inflammation process destroys the elasticity of smooth muscle in the airways

-- chronic infections occur in dilated areas

-- these dilated areas retain mucus and obstruct airways

-- can be localized or diffuse

Obstructive Lung Disease Pride Flag

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Obstructive lung disease is a category of respiratory disease characterized by airway obstruction. It is generally characterized by inflamed and easily collapsible airways, obstruction to airflow, problems exhaling. Types of obstructive lung disease include; asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Flag meanings:

pink: pride

cyan: obstructive lung diseases

white: difficulty breathing

I could feel it

I could just…breathe? Like all the way??? for the first time in over 5 years?????

Signs -- recurrent respiratory infections -- bad-smelling mucus -- rhonchi over bronchi -- diminished breath sounds in the base of the lungs