Causes, Risk Factors & Complications Of Cystic Fibrosis

Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is another complication associated with cystic fibrosis that occurs when the airways in the lungs are widened and scarred by an infection. This damage done to the airways, which are known as bronchial tubes, can lead to symptoms such as wheezing, chronic cough, breathing difficulties, chest pain, fatigue, and weight loss. Additionally, it also increases a patient's risk for future lung infections. While the damage done by this condition cannot be reversed completely, its effects can be managed in many of the same ways cystic fibrosis itself is managed. In extreme cases of this condition, a patient's airways may need to be manually cleared.