Impact of bronchial wall thickness on airflow obstruction in bronchiectasis

The association between airflow obstruction and bronchial dilation has been researched in bronchiectasis. However, the impact of bronchial wall thickening on airflow obstruction has not been thoroughly investigated. This study assessed the underlying mechanism of airflow obstruction in bronchiectasis due to abnormal bronchial wall thickening using oscillometry. A total of 98 patients with bronchiectasis were retrospectively reviewed. At the time...