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Pre-Bronchiectasis — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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An 18-month-old Aboriginal child in a remote community has chronic wet cough. CXR is normal. He has failed two 2-week courses of amoxicillin. HRCT shows peribronchial thickening without overt bronchiectasis. What term describes this finding?

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Correct answer: C — Pre-bronchiectasis

Persistent wet cough with peribronchial thickening on HRCT but without established bronchiectasis is considered pre-bronchiectasis. Without adequate treatment, progression to established bronchiectasis is likely.

Reference: NHMRC – 2024 – Management of Bronchiectasis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Adults