Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition?
A
Abnormal and permanently dilated airways. Walls become inflamed, thickened and irreversibly damaged
2
Q
What are the aetiologies?
A
Idiopathic
Cystic fibrosis
Hypogammalobulinaemia
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergilous
3
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Chronic cough
Daily sputum, often copius
Wheeze
Dyspnoea
4
Q
What are the signs?
A
Finger clubbing
Inspiratory crepitations
5
Q
What are the investigations?
A
HRCT - thickened dilated bronchi and cysts, airways larger than associated blood vessels
SPUTUM - examination and culture
CF GENOTYPING
6
Q
What are the treatments?
A
Chest physiotherapy
Antibiotics - promptly
Inhaled therapy
