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Bronchiectasis
Researchers from University of London, Imperial College detail findings in bronchiectasis
June 23rd, 2009
According to a study from London, the United Kingdom, "Bronchiectasis is a chronic, progressive lung disease where there is irreversible, abnormal dilatation of one or more bronchi, with chronic airway inflammation, associated chronic cough and sputum production, recurrent chest infections, and airflow obstruction. As such it is essentially a pathological endpoint with several underlying causes." "Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an important cause of bronchiectasis and aspergillus related lung disease sometimes complicates established bronchiectasis. A diagnosis of bronchiectasis is made clinically and confirmed with high-resolution computed tomography...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-23)
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