bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
what is bronchiectasis
A
permanent dilation of the bronchi
2
Q
causes of bronchiectasis
A
Idiopathic
Pneumonia
Whooping cough
Tuberculosis
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Connective tissue disorders)
Cystic fibrosis
Yellow nail syndrome
3
Q
yellow fingernails, bronchiectasis and lymphoedema
A
yellow nail syndrome
4
Q
key symptoms of bronchiectasis
A
Shortness of breath
Chronic productive cough
Recurrent chest infections
Weight loss
5
Q
most common infective organisms in bronchiectasis
A
H. influenza
Pseudomonas
6
Q
Chest x-ray findings in bronchiectasis
A
tram track opacities
ring shadows
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