Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition in which the bronchial tubes (airways) become permanently widened and scarred. At Nano Hospitals, our pulmonologists and lung disease specialists at the Hulimavu and Uttarahalli centres provide evidence-based bronchiectasis treatment and comprehensive care at our respiratory care hospital serving patients across Bengaluru.
Common symptoms include daily production of discolored or bloody mucus, chest pain, wheezing, fevers and chills, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
There are multiple causes of airway damage leading to bronchiectasis — for example, cystic fibrosis is a leading cause in many populations; prior severe lung infections, immune disorders, and inhaled injuries can also contribute.
To determine if you have bronchiectasis, our specialists will ask about your symptoms and past health history, perform a physical exam, and order diagnostic tests as needed:
Bronchoscopy – a flexible scope allows direct visualisation of the airways and sampling when required.
Chest X-ray – a basic imaging test to assess lung and heart appearance.
High-resolution Chest CT scan – the gold standard to evaluate extent, location and severity of bronchiectasis.
Although there is no universal cure for bronchiectasis, individualized care significantly reduces symptoms and infection frequency. Our multidisciplinary team — pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists and nursing specialists — offer tailored management plans.
Medications — antibiotics (oral, inhaled or IV depending on severity), bronchodilators to open airways, and mucolytics to thin mucus and aid clearance.
Airway clearance techniques — chest physiotherapy, devices and breathing exercises to help clear mucus and reduce exacerbations.
Prevention & Vaccination — timely immunisations and early treatment of infections help prevent flare-ups.
Surgery — for localized disease that fails medical management, lobectomy may be considered; lung transplantation is reserved for rare, advanced cases.
Our respiratory care hospital at Nano Hospitals Hulimavu and Nano Hospitals Uttarahalli provides diagnostic testing, pulmonary rehabilitation and long-term follow-up to help patients breathe easier and live better. If you have chronic cough, recurrent chest infections or concerns about lung health, consult our lung disease specialists and pulmonologists for a complete evaluation and personalised bronchiectasis treatment plan.
