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Karl Jaspers, 1968.
From his adolescence onward, the German philosopher Karl Jaspers suffered from bronchiectasis, a chronic condition characterized by the dilation of the bronchial tubes. This respiratory ailment, which resulted from numerous childhood diseases, subsequently led to cardiac decompensation and remained a significant handicap throughout his adult life.1