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What is the primary clinical consequence of bronchiectasis?
What is the primary clinical consequence of bronchiectasis?
- Impaired gas exchange in the alveoli
- Hypersensitivity reactions in the bronchi
- Pooling of secretions in dilated airways (correct)
- Bronchoconstriction leading to wheezing
Which type of bronchiectasis has a cylindrical (fusiform) shape?
Which type of bronchiectasis has a cylindrical (fusiform) shape?
- Saccular
- Varicose
- Cylindrical (correct)
- None of the above
What is a common noninfectious cause of bronchiectasis?
What is a common noninfectious cause of bronchiectasis?
- Mycoplasma pneumonia
- Measles virus
- Ulcerative colitis (correct)
- Tuberculosis infection
Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with bronchiectasis?
What general impairments can contribute to bronchiectasis?
What general impairments can contribute to bronchiectasis?
What distinguishes dry bronchiectasis in the upper lobe from other types?
What distinguishes dry bronchiectasis in the upper lobe from other types?
What can be observed in the physical examination of a patient with advanced disease?
What can be observed in the physical examination of a patient with advanced disease?
Which imaging technique shows 'peribronchial thickening, dilated bronchioles' in the diagnosis of the condition?
Which imaging technique shows 'peribronchial thickening, dilated bronchioles' in the diagnosis of the condition?
What is one of the goals of the treatment for the condition?
What is one of the goals of the treatment for the condition?
Which test can show 'increased sodium and chloride' levels in cystic fibrosis?
Which test can show 'increased sodium and chloride' levels in cystic fibrosis?
What is a common pathogen found in the sputum culture of patients with this condition?
What is a common pathogen found in the sputum culture of patients with this condition?
'Tram tracks' and 'ring shadows' are radiological findings seen in advanced disease using which modality?
'Tram tracks' and 'ring shadows' are radiological findings seen in advanced disease using which modality?
