High-Yield Concepts in Bronchiectasis Flashcards

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Irreversible airway dilation that involves the lung in either a focal or a diffuse manner

A

Bronchiectasis

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2
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Most common form of bronchioectasis

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Cylindrical or tubular

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3
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Most widely cited mechanism of infectious bronchioectasis

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Vicious Cycle Hypothesis

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4
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Most common clinical presentation of bronchioectasis

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Persistent cough with production of thick sputum

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5
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Imaging modality of choice for confirming bronchioectasis

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Chest CT

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