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Forecast The prognosis in people with bronchiectasis is generally relatively good. Depending on the therapy, the progression of the disease can be significantly prevented. Modern antibiotic therapies and consistent physical therapy, which avoids infections as far as possible, ensure that the life with this disease pattern is generally not shortened. History The course of the … Forecast | Bronchiectasis

CT High resolution computed tomography (HR-CT), a high-resolution imaging of the thorax (CT thorax), is considered a reliable method for detecting bronchiectasis. Here, parallel and inflammatory thickened walls of the bronchi, the so-called “tram lines” or “splint lines”, are noticeable. The bronchi appear dilated, air-filled and often filled with mucus. Since the bronchial tubes are … CT | Bronchiectasis