Respiratory Medicine MCQ for NEET PG & FMGE

A 52-year-old male has had a persistent cough since childhood measles, often with purulent sputum and minor hemoptysis. Bronchography previously confirmed bronchiectasis in the right lower lobe's posterior basal and medial segments. Symptoms worsened over the past 4-5 years, with added dyspnea. Pulmonary function tests 1 month ago showed FEV<sub>1</sub> at 38% of vital capacity. Over the past 2 days, hemoptysis persisted, exceeding 600ml in 24 hours. Which treatment option is inappropriate?

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