Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is bronchiectasis?
A
Widening of the bronchi increasing risk of infection
2
Q
What are the known causes of bronchiectasis?
A
Cystic fibrosis
Infection
Bronchiole obstruction
Tissue destruction
3
Q
What is the pathology of bronchiectasis?
A
Chronic infection of the bronchi leading to Permanent dilation of the affected airways
4
Q
What are the signs of bronchiectasis?
A
Crackles of the affected area of the lungs
Halitosis - bad breath
5
Q
What are the symptoms of bronchiectasis?
A
Cough
sputum - foul smelling
fever
malaise
6
Q
What investigations are used in the diagnosis of bronchiectasis?
A
Chest xray
CT scan
Sputum culture
Antibody count
7
Q
What are the treatments of brochiectasis?
A
Surgery to remove affeted tissues
Dilators
antibiotics if infected
Anti-inflammatory
