Bronchiectasis is a serious, long-term lung condition that affects thousands of people worldwide. This condition can have dire effects on your quality of life, but with a team of pulmonologists dedicated to managing and treating this condition, you can get the care you need to live your best life.
At Texas Lung Care Associates in Grapevine, TX, our team of board-certified pulmonologists are devoted to helping bronchiectasis patients get the most out of their treatment plans. Using the latest technology available we offer a variety of treatments designed to provide relief from your bronchiectasis symptoms and improve overall lung function, all of which are offered with a compassionate, patient-first approach.
If you're ready to take control of your bronchiectasis, our treatment options may be the answer. Schedule an appointment with Texas Lung Care and let our pulmonologists help you create a customized treatment plan designed to get your lungs back on track. Together, we can work toward restoring your quality of life.
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If you are experiencing frequent chest infections, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue and/or mucus production then you may have bronchiectasis. The first step is to receive a correct diagnosis from our team at Texas Lung Care, which we can achieve using some of the leading technology in the field of pulmonary medicine.
Bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that can be extremely helpful for diagnosing and managing bronchiectasis. During this procedure, a thin tube is passed down the patients' airway to their lungs, providing doctors with images of the lungs through which they can assess the presence and severity of bronchiectasis. Bronchoscopy is able to take high quality videos and images that allow more detailed examination of the patient's airways. The procedure can be done in an outpatient setting.
Bronchiectasis can cause irreversible damage to the airways, leading to difficulty with breathing, coughing up large amounts of mucus, and recurrent infections. Those affected by the condition may experience an increased risk of chest infections and pneumonia, as well as fatigue, weight loss, and problems sleeping. Bronchiectasis can also cause complications such as swelling in the arms or legs and chest wall deformities.
Yes, there are different types of bronchiectasis. The most common are cystic fibrosis-related bronchiectasis and non-cystic fibrosis-related bronchiectasis.
Cystic fibrosis-related bronchiectasis is caused by a defect in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein while non-cystic fibrosis related bronchiectasis is caused by various other conditions such as bacterial or viral infection, genetic disorders, or asthma.
Generally speaking, both types of bronchiectasis can be treated with medications, airway clearance devices and/or lifestyle changes.
Yes! Texas Lung Care Associates accepts select plans from a wide range of insurance providers across the state of Texas. See our full list of accepted providers on our Insurance page, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.
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