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.
The causes of bronchiectasis include: 1  Idiopathic bronchiectasis where a cause is not found, even after testing. 2  Other causes include infectious, inflammatory and allergic diseases like Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA). ABPA is a type of fungus and sometimes referred to as a mold.