Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the management options for bronchiectasis?
A
Non-pharmacological
- Postural drainage
- Physio
Pharmacological
- Long term abx - azithromycin
- Immunisation
2
Q
What are some complications of bronchiectasis
A
Haemoptysis
Recurrent infections
Pneumothorax
3
Q
What are some causes of bronchiectasis
A
Congenital
- CF
- Primary ciliary dyskinesia
Acquired
- Post infectious
- Non-infectious inflammation
- Idiopathic
4
Q
What are some classic signs of bronchiectasis on imaging?
A
Tram tracking on CXR
Signet rings on CT
5
Q
What is the pathophysiology of bronchiectasis?
A
Permenant dilation of the bronchi
Chronic inflammation leads to fibrosis of underlying parenchyma and traction of weakened bronchi to open the bronchi
