Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
bronchiectasis cough
A
- productive with lots of sputum
- crackles and wheezes
- waxes and wanes over time
2
Q
additional symptoms of bronchiectasis
A
- fatigue
- anorexia
- weight loss
- finger clubbing
- situs inversus
3
Q
what are the airways like in bronchiectasis
A
- airways are dilated
4
Q
is bronchiectasis curable?
A
- no, but manageable
5
Q
big pathology of bronchiectasis
A
- inflammation and neutrophils
6
Q
bronchiectasis mostly affects which age and gender
A
- older people
- women
7
Q
a PMI palpable on right side and liver edge palpable on left can be indicative of
A
- situs inversus
- PCD
8
Q
common thing in infants with PCD
A
- neonatal respiratory distress
9
Q
important treatment of bronchiectasis that is not medication
A
- airway clearance and exercise
10
Q
what oral medications do we give for bronchiectasis?
A
- macrolides (azithromycin)
11
Q
what inhaled medications do we give for bronchiectasis
A
- tobramycin
- aztreonam
12
Q
when do we use IV antibiotics
A
- during an exacerbation
- failure of oral antibiotics
