Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Bronchiectasis?
A
Permanent Dilatation of Bronchi
2
Q
Symptoms of Bronchiectasis?
A
SOB
Chronic Productive Cough
Recurrent Infections
Weight Loss
Cor Pulmonale
3
Q
How does Cor Pulmonale manifest in Bronchiectasis?
A
Increased JVP and Peripheral Oedema
4
Q
Sputum testing in Bronchiectasis?
A
H Influenzae
5
Q
CXR results for Bronchiectasis?
A
Tram Track Apacities
Ring Shadows
6
Q
Diagnosing Bronchiectasis?
A
High Res CT
7
Q
Treating exacerbations of Bronchiectasis?
A
7-14 days Antibiotics