Clinical Bronchiectasis Flashcards

1
Q

What causes about half of the cases of bronchiectasis

A

cystic fibrosis

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2
Q

What is the most common organism recovered from non-cystic fibrosis patients with bronchiectasis

A

Haemophilus

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3
Q

What is characteristic

A

copious foul-smelling, purulent sputum

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4
Q

Radiology

A

“tram tracks” or ring like markings

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