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What is the primary clinical consequence of bronchiectasis?
Which type of bronchiectasis has a cylindrical (fusiform) shape?
What is a common noninfectious cause of bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with bronchiectasis?
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What general impairments can contribute to bronchiectasis?
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What distinguishes dry bronchiectasis in the upper lobe from other types?
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What can be observed in the physical examination of a patient with advanced disease?
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Which imaging technique shows 'peribronchial thickening, dilated bronchioles' in the diagnosis of the condition?
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What is one of the goals of the treatment for the condition?
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Which test can show 'increased sodium and chloride' levels in cystic fibrosis?
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What is a common pathogen found in the sputum culture of patients with this condition?
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'Tram tracks' and 'ring shadows' are radiological findings seen in advanced disease using which modality?
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