Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Dilatation of airways
Due to
- chronic infection: TB, pnuemonia
- bronchial obstruction: carcinoma
- chronic inflammation
- cystic fibrosis
- kartagener’s
2
Q
Clinical Features
A
SOB
Lots of sputum
Clubbing
3
Q
Management
A
MDT: chest physio / inspiratory muscle training
Antibiotics for exacerbations
Surgery in localised disease
4
Q
Investigations
A
CXR: tram tracks
High resolution CT: signet ring, string of pearls
