Will Bronchiectasis Kill Me?

Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition that can be treated but cannot be cured. The abilities of your lung slowly worsens over years. People with bronchiectasis have good and bad phases. During bad times, they have flare-ups, known as exacerbations.

What is the life expectancy of someone with bronchiectasis?

Most people diagnosed with bronchiectasis have a normal life expectancy with treatment tailored to their needs. Some adults with bronchiectasis developed symptoms when they were children and live with bronchiectasis for many years. Some people, who have very severe bronchiectasis, may have a shorter life expectancy.

Does bronchiectasis shorten your life?

Will my bronchiectasis shorten my lifespan? In mild bronchiectasis there is no shortage of life expectancy. In very severe bronchiectasis, however, some patients die at a younger age because of their lung disease.