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Exploring the Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Bronchiectasis
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A panelist discusses how bronchiectasis involves a vicious cycle of airway damage, where neutrophilic inflammation leads to bronchial wall destruction and dilation, while explaining that diagnosis relies primarily on high-resolution CT imaging showing bronchial wall thickening and dilated airways, distinguishing it from the emphysematous changes seen with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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- Can you please describe the pathophysiology of bronchiectasis, specifically the role of neutrophilic inflammation?
- How is bronchiectasis diagnosed in clinical practice, and how is it differentiated from other pulmonary diseases like COPD?
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