Bronchiectasis/Additional Flashcards
1
Q
What is bronchiectasis?
A
Enlarged bronchi
2
Q
What is this
A
Bronchiectasis - Enlarged bronchi
3
Q
What are the symptoms of bronchiectasis?
A
Chronic bronchial sepsis
Haemoptysis
Gets worse over years
4
Q
What is dry bronchiectasis?
A
In the upper lobes so the mucous travels inferiorly so not the same symptoms
5
Q
What are the signs of bronchiectasis??
A
SOB
Wheeze
Mid inspiratory crackles
Clubbing
6
Q
What is an inherited cause of bronchiectasis??
A
CF
7
Q
What are some acquired causes of bronchiectasis?
A
Childhood pneumonia/foreign body
RA/UC/HIV
8
Q
What is the treatment of bronchiectasis??
A
Physio
Bronchodilators
Abx for excacerbations
9
Q
What are some complications of bronchiectasis??
A
Recurrent infections
Haemoptysis
