management and diagnosis bronchiectasis Flashcards
1
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purpose of CXR
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look for bronchi and bronchiole dilatation usually in the lower lobe
2
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purpose of sputum culture
A
identify type of infection
3
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purpose of spirometry
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lung function test
low FEV1/FVC ratio suggests lung obstruction
assess reversibility
4
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purpose of bronchoscopy
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- locate site of haemoptysis
- obtain samples for cultures
5
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purpose of HR CT scan
A
- crowded bronchial markings to the periphery ( usually confined to the hilum) means they are dilated
- parallel ‘tram-tracking’ dilatation
- dilatation of bronchi and bronchioles wider than corresponding blood vessels
6
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purpose of sweat chlorine test
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diagnose CF
7
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purpose of HIV test
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can be a predisposing cause
8
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methods of airway clearance
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- coughing technique and position to encourage expelling mucous
- chest physiotherapy: to make it easier to expel mucous
- mucolytics: medicines that make the mucus less thick and sticky and easier to cough up
9
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purpose fo surgery
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to cure localised disease or control hemoptysis
10
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purpose of antibiotics
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prescribed according to bacterial sensitivities
