A type of obstructive lung disease caused by cycles of infection and inflammation in the bronchi/bronchioles that leads to permanent fibrosis, remodeling, and bronchi dilation
Bronchi dilation causes impaired clearance of secretions and resultant airway obstruction
History / PE:
Hemoptysis Cough
Mucopurulent sputum
Diagnosis:
High resolution CT scan (HRCT) is diagnostic and shows dilated airways / ballooned cysts at the end of the bronchus (mostly lower lobes)
Tram lines (dilated bronchi), areas of honeycombing on CXR
