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Talley Respiratory Flashcards

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Causes of bronchiectasis

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TB, HIV, IG deficiency, primary ciliary dyskinesia

CHildhood infections (measles, pneumonia, whooping cough)

Localised bronchiectasis causes: space occupying lesions

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What to look for on exam with bronchiectasis

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  1. Sputum
  2. Cuntaneous - skin, yellow nails, clubbing
  3. Apex beat, RHF
  4. Complications - infections
  5. Amyloidosis
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What might the CXR show in bronchiectasis?

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Cystic lesions, streaky infiltration, thickened bronchial walls (tram tracking)

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What is a sign of severity in bronchiectasis

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FEV1 <40%

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Treatment of bronchiectasis

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  1. Clearance of sputum w twice daily postural drainage
  2. Bromchodilators +/- steroids if there’s bronchial reactivity
  3. Management of exacerbations
  4. Preventative: vaccinations, smoking cessation
  5. Treat haemoptysis
  6. Surgery/transplant
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