Overview
Bronchiectasis in children is a chronic condition characterized by irreversible dilation of parts of the airways of the lung, leading to recurrent respiratory infections and impaired lung function. It often results from early childhood infections, genetic factors, or environmental exposures 2636.Diagnosis
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