Investigation of choice for diagnosis of bronchiectasis
HRCT is investigation of choice for diagnosis of bronchiectasis. High Resolution Computed tomography (HRCT) HRCT uses very thin 1-2 mm thin slices Q .
HRCT is used primarily to diagnose: Bronchiectasis Q Interstitial lung disease Q (Fibrosing alveolitis, asbestosis) Bronchiectasis Abnormal and permanent dilatation of bronchi Q .
The bronchial dilatation of bronchiectasis of is associated with destructive and inflammatory changes in the walls of medium sized airways,
often at the level of segmental or subsegmental bronchi.
Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage
HRCT
Chest X-ray
MRI