Bronchiectasis: Tests
is a disease where there is permanent enlargement of parts of the airways of the lung.
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Diagnosis of Bronchiectasis
Your doctor may suspect if you have a daily that produces large amounts of (spit).
To find out whether you have , your doctor may recommend tests to:
Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
CT Scan
A computed tomography (to-MOG-ra-fee) scan, or chest CT scan, is the most common test for diagnosing .
This painless test creates precise pictures of your airways and other structures in your . A chest CT scan can show the extent and location of lung damage. This test gives more detailed pictures than a standard chest x ray.
X Ray
This painless test creates pictures of the structures in your , such as your and . A chest x ray can show areas of abnormal lung and thickened, irregular…