Bronchiectasis Flashcards

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Bronchiectasis

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Abnormal fixed dilatation of bronchi
Bronchi inflamed and easily collapse
Airflow obstruction
Impaired clearance of secretions

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Causes

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Fibrous scarring following infection

Chronic obstruction

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3
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Presentation

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Recurrent chest infections
Recurrent antibiotic prescriptions
Persistent sputum production

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4
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CT of bronchiectasis

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Signet ring sign

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5
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Chronic bronchial sepsis

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Doesn’t show on CT
Younger patients
Older with COPD

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Treatment

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Stop smoking
Flu vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccine
Reactive antibiotics
Sputum sample sent
Prophylactic antibiotics
Anti-inflamatory meds
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