Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a chronic pulmonary disorder in which the airways, or bronchi, become permanently dilated due to a vicious cycle of inflammation and complications from prior infections.^1,2 Bronchiectasis is marked by frequent pulmonary exacerbations requiring antibiotic therapy and/or hospitalizations. Symptoms include chronic cough, excessive sputum production, shortness of breath, and repeated respiratory infections, which can worsen the underlying condition.^1,2

There is a high overlap in patients with NTM lung disease and patients with bronchiectasis.² Today, no therapies are approved specifically for the treatment of bronchiectasis in the U.S., EU, or Japan.