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 | | | | CT Scan of CF patient with Bronchiectasis in the left lung. |
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Bronchiectasis is the end result of chronic inflammation and mucus obstruction in CF lungs. The muscular and elastic components of the ‘trunk’ are destroyed and the area below the mucus obstructions balloons out to form a perfect hiding place for infection and pus. Tissue around the airways may also be damaged and scarred, blocking secretions from escaping the bronchial tree. |
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