Breathing Easier: Brensocatib’s Promise in Bronchiectasis
What is Bronchiectasis? Bronchiectasis (pronunciation: bron-ki-ek-tas-is) is a chronic lung disease characterized by the permanent dilation or widening of airways (tubes carrying air to the lungs) and impaired clearance of mucus. A thin layer of mucus is required to trap inhaled foreign particles, but excessive mucus can promote bacterial growth, leading to recurrent infections and further damage to the airways. Bronchiectasis is broadly divided into two categories: cystic fibrosis (CF) and...
