Coloured Bronchogram Showing Bronchiectasis is a photograph by Mehau Kulyk which was uploaded on May 9th, 2013.
Coloured Bronchogram Showing Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis. Computer enhanced bronchogram X- ray of the human lungs showing bronchiectasis. Bronchiectasis is a lung disorder in which the... more
by Mehau Kulyk
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Coloured Bronchogram Showing Bronchiectasis
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Mehau Kulyk
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Bronchiectasis. Computer enhanced bronchogram X- ray of the human lungs showing bronchiectasis. Bronchiectasis is a lung disorder in which the bronchi and bronchioles (airways of the lungs) are distorted and damaged. Here, the lung at right has a normal bronchial tree of airways (pink branching structures); the affected lung at left shows an almost complete lack of structure. Ribs appear dark blue at upper frame. Bronchiectasis is less common in developed countries, usually caused by childhood chest infections such as measles, TB, pneumonia and whooping cough. This damages the lung tissue which is then more susceptible to infections later on in life.
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May 9th, 2013
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