Bronchiectasis and Constipation

Summary:

Constipation is found among people with Bronchiectasis, especially for people who are female, 60+ old.

The study analyzes which people have Constipation with Bronchiectasis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31 people who have Bronchiectasis from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

What is Bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection) is found to be associated with 781 drugs and 863 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bronchiectasis.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,619 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

31 people who have Bronchiectasis and Constipation are studied.

Would you have Constipation when you have Bronchiectasis?

Gender of people who have Bronchiectasis and experienced Constipation *:

female: 93.1 %
male: 6.9 %

Age of people who have Bronchiectasis and experienced Constipation *:

Common co-existing conditions for these people *:

Itching: 5 people, 16.13%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 4 people, 12.90%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 12.90%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 9.68%
Mantle Cell Lymphoma (cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell): 2 people, 6.45%
Heart Attack: 2 people, 6.45%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 6.45%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 2 people, 6.45%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 6.45%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 6.45%

Common drugs taken by these people *:

Common symptoms for these people *:

Weight Increased: 9 people, 29.03%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 29.03%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 8 people, 25.81%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 22.58%
Dizziness: 7 people, 22.58%
Fall: 7 people, 22.58%
Burning Sensation: 7 people, 22.58%
Balance Disorder: 7 people, 22.58%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 22.58%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 19.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take medications and have Constipation?

- Check whether Constipation is associated with a drug or a condition

Related publications that referenced our studies

Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .
Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .

Related studies:

Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:

Bronchiectasis (12,460 reports)
Constipation (337,881 reports)

All the drugs that are associated with Constipation:

Constipation (3,004 drugs)

All the conditions that are associated with Constipation:

Constipation (4,619 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

The study is based on Constipation and Bronchiectasis, and their synonyms.

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