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Suspected bronchiectasis — PARA MCQ

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ModerateGeneral Medicine - RespiratorySuspected bronchiectasisPARA

A 48-year-old woman has chronic productive cough, recurrent chest infections and coarse crackles. Chest X-ray is non-specific. What is the most appropriate investigation?

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Correct answer: C — High-resolution CT chest

High-resolution CT is the investigation of choice to confirm bronchiectasis in a patient with chronic productive cough and recurrent infections.

Reference: BTS guideline for bronchiectasis in adults; NICE CKS