Case 402

Medical history

6-year-old female patient admitted due to cough with purulent secretion for 2 weeks, fever, hypoxia, weight loss and 11% decline in FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in the first second). On physical examination: Respiratory Rate=30, Oxygen Saturation=96% in room air and bilateral coarse crackles on auscultation of the lungs. Previous diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, reports chronic cough. Chronically colonized by P. aeruginosa - positive culture of 3 weeks ago. Radiographs and high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the chest were requested.


Question:
Considering the clinical history and the imaging exams, which of the alternatives below describes the most appropriate medical approach?

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