Progress on diagnositic methods of bronchiectasis in children
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2013.01.002
- VernacularTitle:儿童支气管扩张症诊断方法的研究进展
- Author:
Hao WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bronchiectasis;
Diagnosis;
Children
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2013;(1):6-9
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Bronchiectasis is one of the common chronic lung diseases in children.Now chest high resolution CT is the best method for the diagnosis of bronchiectasis.Chest MRI is an accurate,radiation-free technique,and it contributes to finding early lung lesions.Lung function and airway inflammation test are used for effectively assessing the disease status.This review focuses on the main diagnostic methods of bronchiectasis in children.