Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is bronchiectasis?
A
- Condition is idopathic
- Permanent abnormal dilation of the bronchi
- Fills with sputum - makes them prone to infection
- Chronic
2
Q
How does Bronchiectasis occur?
A
- Impaired mucociliary clearance leads to accumulation of clearance of secretions
- Secretions lead to infection
- Infection leads to increased mucus production, increase inflammation and decreased MC clearance
- Excessive inflammatory response leads to tissue damage
- Tissue damage leads to dilated bronchi including impaired MC clearance and loss of cilliated epithelium
3
Q
What causes bronchiectasis?
A
- Idiopathic
- Infection
- CF
- Aspiration/obstruction
4
Q
Clinical Features of Bronchiectasis
A
- Cough
- Chronic sputum
- Dyspnoea
- Wheeze
- Chest pain
5
Q
Diagnosis of bronchiectasis?
A
- CXR and CT scan
- Sputum and blood tests
- PFTs
6
Q
Treatment and management of bronchiectasis
A
- Bronchodilators
- Steroids
- Vaccinations
- Physio
