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What is the definition of Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis?
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetic disorder characterized by chronic respiratory tract infections. In individuals with primary ciliary dyskinesia, the tiny hair-like structures (cilia) that protect the lungs and other tissues have mutations that prevent them from working properly, eventually leading to a condition where the bronchial tubes in the lungs are permanently damaged (bronchiectasis).
What are the symptoms of Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis?
Symptoms of primary ciliary dyskinesia include a persistent wet cough from birth or infancy, neonatal respiratory distress, shortness of breath, wheezing or whistling upon breathing, recurrent chest colds, asthma, chronic nasal drainage, hearing problems, and chronic infections in the ears, sinuses, and lungs that eventually lead to the development of bronchiectasis (permanent bronchial tube damage). Additional symptoms may include infertility or a condition where organs, such as the heart, liver, or other organs, are either reversed in the body (situs inversus) or abnormally formed.
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What are the current treatments for Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis?
While there is no cure for primary ciliary dyskinesia, treatment is focused on alleviating symptoms and may include antibiotics for sinus or lung infections, bronchodilators, steroids, and mucous thinners (mucolytics), oxygen therapy, airway clearance techniques, speech therapy, hearing aids, and physical therapy. Surgery may be necessary to correct any heart defects, while lung transplantation may be considered for patients with severe, advanced bronchiectasis (permanently damaged bronchial tubes).
Who are the top Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis Local Doctors?
Elite in Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis
Sharon D. Dell
Elite in Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis
Sharon D. Dell
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Vancouver, BC, CA 

Sharon Dell practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Dell is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dextrocardia, and Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.

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Michael R. Loebinger
Elite in Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis
Michael R. Loebinger
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London, ENG, GB 

Michael Loebinger practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Loebinger is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Situs Inversus.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis
Tobias Welte
Elite in Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis
Tobias Welte
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Carl Neuberg Str. 1, 
Hannover, NI, DE 

Tobias Welte practices practicing medicine in Hannover, Germany. Mr. Welte is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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What are the latest Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis Clinical Trials?
Bronchi Dilation in Polynesian Patients: Monocentric Retrospective Study
Bronchi Dilation in Polynesian Patients: Monocentric Retrospective Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 15, 2026

Summary: The study hypothesis is that dilations of idiopathic bronchi are particularly common in French Polynesia, and that there are arguments in favour of an underlying genetic factor. The study will retrieve retrospective data in the history of bronchial dilation, patients' personal and family history, microbiological and scannographic data, and the latest cardio respiratory checkup.

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Natural History of Bronchiectasis
Natural History of Bronchiectasis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 14, 2026

Background: * Bronchiectasis is a disease characterized by airways that are inflamed, abnormally dilated, and chronically infected. Individuals with bronchiectasis have a history of chronic and recurring respiratory infections. Depending on the underlying cause, these infections may involve the entire respiratory tract, resulting in sinus, ear, and lung disease. * Bronchiectasis continues to be a significant ...

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