RESPIRATORY
PULMONOLOGY
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Lung biopsy
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You will notice sweat
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Electron microscope test for CILIA to determine PCD
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IGG IGA IGM levels and IGG subgroups
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Detailed explanation-1: -Avoid Lung Irritants Where possible, avoid being in environments with secondhand smoke, pollution, chemical fumes, dust particles and other substances which may be harmful to lungs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Once they rule out other causes for your symptoms, the most common way to diagnose bronchiectasis is with a chest X-ray or CT scan. Both tests create detailed images of your lungs, heart or airways and give you doctor a full picture of your situation.
Detailed explanation-3: -A high resolution CT scan is the best way to confirm a bronchiectasis diagnosis. In addition to a high resolution CT scan, clinicians may also decide to perform a lung function test to measure the efficiency of the lungs.
Detailed explanation-4: -A diagnosis of bronchiectasis is based on radiological findings, with high-resolution CT chest being the gold-standard diagnostic investigation. Management includes respiratory physiotherapy, mucoactive agents and long-term antibiotics. The main complication of bronchiectasis is respiratory failure.