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bronchiectasis Flashcards

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aetiology

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CF
tissue destruction
viral - for most acute cases
bacterial - secondary infection (strep. pneumoniae/H. influenzae)

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pathology

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dilation of bronchi near the pleura

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symptoms

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persistant cough
sputum
haemoptysis
malaise

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signs

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clubbing
wheeze
coarse crepitations

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tests

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sputum
CXR
sweat test for CF
Ig

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management

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postural drainage
antibiotics (ciprofloxin)
bronchodilators
corticosteroids

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