Determining the Cause

Chief Complaint: Dyspnea

a. History: Chronic

b. Further History: Persistent cough, sputum production, and wheezing.

Differential Diagnosis

Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Next Pivotal Assessment Finding

CT Scan Chest

Dilate, thickened bronchi ("tram-track" or "signet ring" appearance)

No bronchial dilatation, small airway narrowing

 

 

 

Chronic

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