Common causes of bronchiectasis (mnemonic)

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A mnemonic to remember common causes of bronchiectasis is:

  • CAPT Kangaroo has Mounier Kuhn

Mnemonic

  • -<strong>P:</strong> postinfectious (most common)</li>
  • +<strong>P:</strong> post-infectious (most common)</li>
  • -<strong>K:</strong> <a title="Kartagener syndrome" href="/articles/kartagener-syndrome-1">Kartagener syndrome</a>
  • +<strong>K:</strong> <a href="/articles/kartagener-syndrome-1">Kartagener syndrome</a>

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