Episode 79 of The Health Exchange Podcast shines a light on bronchiectasis through the powerful story of patient Christy Marlin, whose symptoms went undiagnosed for decades despite years of recurrent bronchitis, pneumonia, and chronic cough. Dr. Rutland and Christy discuss why this often-overlooked lung disease is so frequently missed, how delayed diagnosis can lead to irreversible airway damage, and why patients sometimes normalize symptoms that deserve medical attention. The conversation explores the importance of personalized care, identifying underlying causes like immune deficiencies, and how advances in airway clearance therapies and targeted treatments can dramatically improve quality of life. More than a discussion about bronchiectasis, this episode is a reminder that listening to patients, advocating for yourself, and seeking answers ear ...