Clinical Bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes about half of the cases of bronchiectasis
A
cystic fibrosis
2
Q
What is the most common organism recovered from non-cystic fibrosis patients with bronchiectasis
A
Haemophilus
3
Q
What is characteristic
A
copious foul-smelling, purulent sputum
4
Q
Radiology
A
“tram tracks” or ring like markings