Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Bronchiectasis?
A
Is a persistent or progressive chronic debilitating disease caused by inflammatory damage to the airways most commonly caused by severe lower respiratory tract infections
2
Q
What are the antibiotic options for this infection?
A
amoxicillin 500 mg three times a day for 7–14 days
clarithromycin 500 mg twice a day for 7–14 days
doxycycline 200 mg on the first day and then 100 mg once a day for a total of 7–14 days
3
Q
What are the other options if there is a high risk of treatment failure with the other options?
A
co-amoxiclav 500/125 mg three times a day for 7–14 days or levofloxacin 500 mg once or twice daily for 7–14 days.
