X-Ray Methods. There are numerous X-ray methods that can be utilized to obtain a radiographic image of your cat. Depending on the condition and the location of the affected area, a veterinarian may request X-rays of such commonly examined regions as the chest, teeth or abdomen.
Bronchiectasis is a lung disease with enlargement of small airways. This leads to a slowed movement of mucus out of the lungs. Holding mucus in the airways may lead to repeated lung infections causing more damage.
bronÂ·chiÂ·ecÂ·taÂ·sis. Chronic dilation of bronchi or bronchioles as a sequel of inflammatory disease or obstruction often associated with heavy sputum production. Synonym(s): bronchiectasia. [bronchi- + G. ektasis, a stretching]. /bronÂ·chiÂ·ecÂ·taÂ·sis/ (brongâ³ke-ekÂ´tah-sis) chronic dilatation of one or more bronchi.