Edward D. Chan , William I. Wooten III , Elena W.Y. Hsieh , Kristina L. Johnston , Monica Shaffer , Robert A. Sandhaus , Frank van de Veerdonk
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Abstract
Bronchiectasis should be considered in anyone with chronic cough and sputum production. High resolution CT is the diagnostic test of choice for diagnosis of bronchiectasis, showing dilated non-tapering bronchi especially into the peripheral lung, increased ratio of the bronchial:arterial diameters, and occasionally mucous plugs within the dilated bronchi. Once a diagnosis of bronchiectasis is made, clinicians must determine whether workup for a predisposing cause is necessary and what diagnostic tests to obtain. Herein, we provide a brief synopsis of the known causes of bronchiectasis with a primary focus on the diagnostic tests that can help uncover an underlying vulnerability to bronchiectasis.
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