Bronchiectasis: Signs and Diagnosis
Bronchiectasis refers to irreversible (irreversible) pathologic (pathological) dilatations (enlargements) of the bronchi (synonyms: Bronchiectasis; bronchial dilatation; ICD-10-GM J47: bronchiectasis) that are preceded by damage to the bronchial walls from repeated inflammation (inflammation) and disruption of the drainage of bronchial secretions. “Ectasis” comes from the Greek and translates as “expansion.” The expansions can be saccular, spindle-shaped, … Bronchiectasis: Signs and Diagnosis