Frequent Respiratory Infections? Rule Out Bronchiectasis

Finally, lung resection surgery should always be considered as an adjunctive treatment option in patients with very focal bronchiectasis. With a skilled surgeon, most resections can be accomplished with the video-assisted thorascopic approach, which avoids spreading the rib cage, reduces the risk of rib fractures, and minimizes postoperative pain, she said.

Dr. Huitt is an advisory board member for Hill-Rom.