Bronchiectasis Flashcards

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What is Bronchiectasis?

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A long-term condition where the airways of the lungs become widened, leading to a build-up of excess mucus that can make the lungs more vulnerable to infection.

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What are the triad of symptoms for Bronchiectasis?

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  • Chronic cough
  • Excess purulent sputum production
  • Repeated infections
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What are the causes of Bronchiectasis?

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  • Smoking
  • Severe lung infection (e.g Pneumonia or Tuberculosis)
  • Childhood diseases (i.e measles, whooping cough)
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Inhaled foreign bodies
  • Gastric reflux
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (e.g Crohns, ulcerative disease)
  • Arthritis
  • Severe allergic response to fungus or moulds
  • Can be genetic or acquired
  • Congenital-primary ciliary dyskinesia or cystic fibrosis
  • No known cause
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