Bronchiectasis is a condition where some bronchi and smaller bronchioles in our lungs are permanantly dilated. Patients tend to get an accumulation of mucas in affected areas of their lungs which if not cleared may lead to infection and more lung damage.

Bronchiectasis is damage to our lungs which has causes.This is generally a bad or repeated infection. For example TB, Whooping cough, genetic conditions like CF, PCD or Alpha1.And in a few cases inhalation of an object.

This group is to provide information and support to fellow sufferers and carers. Bronchiectasis affects our morbidity not our mortality. With proper treatment and support which differs for each of us we can enjoy a long and healthy life.

In this support group we can find out what works for others and let them know what works for us. We can have a place to whinge when we are not feeling well. We can discuss bronch, the issues that may happen with long standing disease like pseudo, osteo, heart involvement. I am sure there are more!

Let's start talking, supporting each other and sharing information.