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Diagnostic tests for Bronchiectasis
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The main test to diagnose bronchiectasis is:
Computed tomography (CT), to see if the bronchi are dilated.
Other necessary tests are:
Spirometry, to measure lung function: that is, the amount of air the lungs can hold (air volume) and the speed of inhalation and exhalation during breathing (air flow rate).
Microbiological analysis of respiratory samples, to look for bacteria and other types of germs.
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Substantiated information by:
Oriol Sibila Vidal
Pneumologist
Pneumology Service
Published: 6 February 2025
Updated: 6 February 2025
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