Question

A 56-year-old man presents with chronic productive cough, recurrent infections, and nasal polyps. He also has a history of infertility. Bronchiectasis is confirmed on imaging. Which underlying condition should be suspected according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Cystic Fibrosis

Answer

Sarcoidosis

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Tuberculosis

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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)

Practice question

A 56-year-old man presents with chronic productive cough, recurrent infections, and nasal polyps. He also has a history of infertility. Bronchiectasis is confirmed on imaging. Which underlying condition should be suspected according to NICE guidelines?