Listing 3.07
Bronchiectasis
This listing covers bronchiectasis, a chronic condition where the airways below the windpipe become permanently widened and scarred, leading to mucus buildup and infections.
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SSA needs imaging (like a CT scan) proving the diagnosis, plus three hospitalizations for flare-ups or complications within one year, each at least 48 hours long and at least 30 days apart. Bronchiectasis can also be evaluated under listing 3.02 based on breathing test results.
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What Listing 3.07 asks for
What SSA looks for — see the 1 items
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- You need two things together: imaging (like a chest CT scan) that shows bronchiectasis, and three hospital stays for flare-ups or complications within one year.
- Each stay must last at least 48 hours (ER time right before admission counts) and stays must be at least 30 days apart.
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You need two things together: imaging (like a chest CT scan) that shows bronchiectasis, and three hospital stays for flare-ups or complications within one year. Each stay must last at least 48 hours (ER time right before admission counts) and stays must be at least 30 days apart.
(Listing 3.07, criterion main)
How long it must last:
The three hospitalizations must occur within a 12-month period that falls within the period SSA is considering; the general 12-month duration expectation also applies.