Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
Bronchiectasis
A
Abnormal fixed dilatation of bronchi
Bronchi inflamed and easily collapse
Airflow obstruction
Impaired clearance of secretions
2
Q
Causes
A
Fibrous scarring following infection
Chronic obstruction
3
Q
Presentation
A
Recurrent chest infections
Recurrent antibiotic prescriptions
Persistent sputum production
4
Q
CT of bronchiectasis
A
Signet ring sign
5
Q
Chronic bronchial sepsis
A
Doesn’t show on CT
Younger patients
Older with COPD
6
Q
Treatment
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Stop smoking Flu vaccine Pneumococcal vaccine Reactive antibiotics Sputum sample sent Prophylactic antibiotics Anti-inflamatory meds
