Bronchiectasis Congenital

Bronchiectasis in medicine is a specific process of dilation of the bronchi in children, which has its own characteristics. This expansion can develop from the prenatal period, during pregnancy, due to changes experienced by the lungs and various sexually transmitted infections (AIDS, tuberculosis).

Congenital bronchiectasis begins early, most often before birth, or already in childhood. In this case, the process of formation of the bronchial walls is disrupted, and their increased hollow deformation also occurs. These pathological changes disrupt oxygen supply and blood flow. Inflammation of the lungs and bronchial tree and even purulent processes on the mucous tissues in the bronchi may develop. As the baby grows and under the influence of infection with viruses and microbes, the course of the pathology unfolds differently. Thus, bronzeectosis almost never appears during adulthood

The definition of congenital bronchiectasis is usually based on the appearance of a child's cough during breastfeeding, shortness of breath during vigorous physical activity or at night. As the child gradually grows up, the manifestations depend on complications. At rest, the respiratory system works normally, but as soon as you start physical activity, the cough intensifies, shortness of breath torments, and the sick child gets tired very quickly. Any infection provokes increased sputum production, and it is difficult to remove it from the body without help. Also, in older ages, clots of pus and blood may be present in the mucus.