CPR Cough & Fever Flashcards
1
Q
classic bronchiectasis on CXR?
A
tram tracking
signet ring sign, it extends to the peripheries
2
Q
causes of bronchiectasis congenital: 4
A
CF
ciliary kyskinesia
alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
tracheobronchomalacia
3
Q
acquired bronchiectasis?
A
post infectious
4
Q
what is massive haemoptysis definition?
A
> 250ml of blood over a 24 hour period
5
Q
risk of what kind of infection in bronchiectasis?
A
pseudomonas
6
Q
why azithromycin for bronchiectasis?
A
anti-inflammatory but not 100%
7
Q
how to confirm dx of bronchiectasis
A
High resolution CT scan
