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Bronchectasis Flashcards

1
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What is Bronchiectasis?

A

Chronic infection of the branchi leading to dilated airway

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What are the main organism that lead to chronic infection and bronchiectasis?

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Haemophilus influenzae
Strep Pneumoniae
Staph aureus
Pseudomonas

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What are the causes of Bronchiectasis?

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Cystic fibrosis 
Kartanger's syndrome 
Measles 
Pertussis 
Allergic aspergillosis 
TB
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What GI disease can lead to recurrent sepsis and bronchiectasis?

A

GORD

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What are the clinical features of bronchiectasis?

A

Finger clubbing

Coarse inspiratory crepitations

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What type of spirometry is seen in bronchiectasis?

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Restrictive

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What is seen on CXR of Bronchiectasis?

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Thickened bronchial walls

Cystic shadow pattern

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How is Bronchiectasis managed?

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Postural drainage
Antibiotics
Bronchodilators
Corticosteroids

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