Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Bronchiectasis?
A
*long-term condition
*airways of the lungs become widened,
*build-up of excess mucus that can make the lungs vulnerable to infection.
2
Q
2 Types of Bronchiectasis?
A
Cylindrical
Cystic
3
Q
Bronchiectasis is caused by?
A
chronic infection
repeated infections
4
Q
chronic inflammation from Bronchiectasis causes?
A
the release of Elastase, which damages muscle and cartilage.
5
Q
Bronchiectasis Symptoms are?
A
*chronic productive cough with thick sticky mucus.
*shortness of breath
*potential of haemoptysis
6
Q
Bronchiectasis Treatments are?
A
*symptom management
*treatment of infections (ABX)
*mucolytic
*nebulisers
