The disorder in which chronic dilation of the bronchi results from pulmonary TB, chronic upper respiratory tract infections, or cystic fibrosis is called:
a. asthma c. chronic bronchitis
b. bronchiectasis d. pneumonia
B
Bronchiectasis, chronic dilation of the bronchi, is caused by infections such as pulmonary tuberculosis or chronic upper respiratory tract infections, and as a complication of childhood respiratory disorders such as cystic fibrosis.
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