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What is the main feature that distinguishes bronchiectasis from asthma exacerbation?
What is the main feature that distinguishes bronchiectasis from asthma exacerbation?
- Chronic productive cough
- Dyspnea
- Hemoptysis (correct)
- Wheezing
Which of the following is not a commonly used asthma controller drug according to the text?
Which of the following is not a commonly used asthma controller drug according to the text?
- Monoclonal antibodies (correct)
- LTRAs
- LABAs
- Systemic steroids
Which of the following is not a common cause of bronchial obstruction leading to bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is not a common cause of bronchial obstruction leading to bronchiectasis?
- Smoking
- Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)
- Hypogammaglobulinemia (correct)
- COPD
What is the confirmatory test for diagnosing bronchiectasis?
What is the confirmatory test for diagnosing bronchiectasis?
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Which of the following is a specific finding suggestive of a localized disease in bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is a specific finding suggestive of a localized disease in bronchiectasis?
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In bronchiectasis, which imaging modality is considered the best initial test?
In bronchiectasis, which imaging modality is considered the best initial test?
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Which of the following is a common cause of immunodeficiency associated with bronchiectasis?
Which of the following is a common cause of immunodeficiency associated with bronchiectasis?
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