Bronchiectasis surgery may involve removal of the lungs.
If the symptoms of bronchiectasis are mild, the main treatment is medication, nebulization therapy, etc. to actively control the condition.
If the bronchiectasis is severe, with recurrent lung infections, bilateral lesions, coughing, sputum or hemoptysis, etc., surgical treatment should be performed as soon as possible, such as removal of the diseased part of the lung lobe or segment. If the bronchiectasis involves one side of the lung, that side of the lung may have to be removed.
Therefore, whether or not bronchiectasis surgery requires removal of a lung depends mainly on the extent of the involvement of the lesion and the severity of the lesion. If bronchiectasis is serious enough to require surgery, it is recommended that you choose a targeted surgical treatment plan that takes into account your actual condition and your doctor’s advice.
After the operation, you should pay attention to rest, maintain a light diet, mainly easy to digest food, to help the recovery of the condition.