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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Although the chest x-ray is not used for diagnosing bronchiectasis, it can be used for patients with respiratory symptoms who are suspected in having any of the differential diagnoses. | Although the [[Chest X-ray|chest x-ray]] is not used for diagnosing bronchiectasis, it can be used for patients with respiratory symptoms who are suspected in having any of the differential diagnoses. | ||
==Bronchiectasis Chest X-ray== | ==Bronchiectasis Chest X-ray== | ||
*The [[chest x-ray]] is not sensitive for diagnosing bronchiectasis | *The [[chest x-ray]] is not sensitive for diagnosing bronchiectasis | ||
*Recommended for the differential diagnosis of the patient with respiratory symptoms | *Recommended for the differential diagnosis of the patient with respiratory symptoms | ||
*With severe bronchiectasis, the [[x-ray]] will show [[dilation]] of large airways | *With severe bronchiectasis, the [[x-ray]] will show [[dilation]] of large airways | ||
**Characterized by thickening of the peribronchovascular [[interstitium]] | |||
*In obstructive disease, the [[X-rays|x-ray]] will show [[lung]] hyperinflation and is characterized by | |||
**Increase in the [[lung]] volume | |||
**Increase in the [[intercostal spaces]] | |||
**Rectification of the diaphragmatic domes | |||
**Accentuation of the retrosternal space | |||
**Presence of the air below the inferior border of the [[heart]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Although the chest x-ray is not used for diagnosing bronchiectasis, it can be used for patients with respiratory symptoms who are suspected in having any of the differential diagnoses.
Bronchiectasis Chest X-ray
- The chest x-ray is not sensitive for diagnosing bronchiectasis
- Recommended for the differential diagnosis of the patient with respiratory symptoms
- With severe bronchiectasis, the x-ray will show dilation of large airways
- Characterized by thickening of the peribronchovascular interstitium
- In obstructive disease, the x-ray will show lung hyperinflation and is characterized by
- Increase in the lung volume
- Increase in the intercostal spaces
- Rectification of the diaphragmatic domes
- Accentuation of the retrosternal space
- Presence of the air below the inferior border of the heart