Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
Bronchiectasis
A
chronic dilatation of bronchi due to infection
2
Q
what organisms cause this
A
haemophilus influenzae
strep pneumonia
staph aureus
pseudomonas aueruginosa
3
Q
causes of infection
A
post infections: TB, HIV, pertussis CF pneumonia tumour RA
4
Q
signs
A
persistent productive cough constant sputum coarse inspiratory creptations haemoptysis clubbing
5
Q
investigations
A
spirometry - obstructive
high resonant CT
6
Q
management
A
conservative:
chest physio
lifestyle factors
medical:
antibiotics
steroids
SABA
surgical:
transplant
7
Q
when would you start long-term antibiotics
A
3 or more infections every year
