Health TipsThere are certain steps that you can take to reduce the risk of developing bronchiectasis and to help with early diagnosis and treatment. These include: Avoid using cough suppressants, as suppressing a cough may aggravate the condition and delay diagnosis. Avoid smoking or being around other smokers, espcially when pregnant. Breastfeed your child to help boost immunity and lower his/her risk of infection. Follow a healthy and balanced meal plan to help boost immune function and reduce your risk of infections that could damage the lungs and cause bronchiectasis. Chest infections often seem trivial and nonthreatening, but should be dealt with promptly as deterioration of some of these conditions can cause damage that can later result in bronchiectasis. Be careful about your living environment. Living in cold and damp environments for extended periods increases the risk of serious chest infections. Get vaccinated against illnesses that are known to cause bronchiectasis, such as whooping cough. References:Bronchiectasis - (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/brn/treatment)About Bronchiectasis - (http://www.blf.org.uk/page/bronchiectasis)Know More on Bronchiectasis - (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronchiectasis)Bronchiectasis Symptoms, Causes & Risk Factors - (http://www.lung.org/lung-disease/bronchiectasis/symptoms-diagnosis-treatment.html) Published on Mar 13, 2015Last Updated on Apr 16, 2015
