Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3419534 Revue de Pneumologie Clinique 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Bronchiectasis may result from various causes. Recognition of these underlying causes may lead to specific management. Focal bronchiectasis are related to luminal blockage or extrinsic narrowing. The causative factors of diffuse bronchiectasis may be suggested by the predominant distribution of the disease and associated extrapulmonary manifestations. Primary immunodeficiencies cystic fibrosis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, chronic Mycobacterium avium complex infection, and systemic diseases have to be looked for, even in patients with knowledge of a childhood respiratory infection.
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