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A member asked:
Is this true, if i 'm told that having bronchiectasis causes several nodules over time in lungs?and that they shouldn't be monitored if seen on ct
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Not usually: Certain parts of bronchiectasis may look like nodules when they are not. They are likely two different issues and each needs be followed.
Answered 1/21/2014
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