Objective: To explore the clinical features

diagnosis and treatment of children with bronchiectasis. Methods: The clinical manifestation

diagnosis

treatment and prognosis of a case of bronchiectasis in children were retrospectively analyzed. Results: A boy aged 8 years was admitted due to recurrent wheezing and coughing as the first symptom

and then developed copious purulent sputum and chest tightness. The child had a history of severe pneumonia

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection and influenza B. High resolution CT (HRCT) showed no specificity at early stage and suggested bronchiectasis at late stage. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy showed purulent bronchitis and bronchiectasis. After excluding other causes

the child was diagnosed as post-infection bronchiectasis. Cough

sputum and asthma were improved after effective anti-infection treatment. After long-term follow-up

autogenic drainage

active respiratory training and anti-inflammatory treatment (inhalation of glucocorticoid

oral administration of small doses of azithromycin) and other treatments

the number of acute attacks decreased

and eventually achieved the radiographic recovery

normal pulmonary function and favourable prognosis. Conclusion: Early diagnosis of bronchiectasis in children is difficult. For children with recurrent wheezing and cough

bronchiectasis should be considered

and HRCT

pulmonary function and fiberoptic bronchoscopy should be dynamically detected

potential causes should be actively sought. Early diagnosis and treatment of post-infection bronchiectasis in children may lead to complete recovery