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RESPIRATORY MEDICINE Dr.Irin
Bronchiectasis ‘Irreversible dilatation of small and medium size bronchi’ Features ● Chronic persistent cough ● Copious sputum ● Recurrent respiratory tract infection ● Finger clubbing (Drumstick-shaped fingers) → Not always present and not specific ● Chest X-ray shows tramlines ● Cysts or ring opacities bronchial wall thickening in left lower lobe Use High Resolution CT scan to confirm diagnosis